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Discover cheap car rentals across Australia with Simba Car Hire, offering convenient service at major cities and airports, including Sydney Airport, Melbourne Airport, Brisbane Airport, Adelaide Airport, and Cairns Airport. Whether you're planning a road trip, a business visit, or a family vacation, we provide a wide range of vehicles, including economy cars, family SUVs, and spacious vans. With free airport shuttles, fast booking, and flexible rental terms, Simba Car Hire ensures a smooth, reliable, and budget-friendly experience for all traveler's.

  • How can I enter the #DriveWithSimba campaign?
    To enter, you can either: Post a photo or video of your Simba Car Hire road trip on Instagram using the hashtag #DriveWithSimba and tag @simbacarhire (make sure your profile is public), OR Upload your content directly through the submission form on this page. Both methods give you a chance to win back your rental and be featured!
  • Do I need to tag Simba Car Hireโ€™s Instagram handle?
    Yes, please tag @simbacarhire in your post along with the hashtag #DriveWithSimba to ensure your entry is visible to our team.
  • What type of content should I share?
    Share any memorable moment from your road trip โ€” scenic shots, fun travel moments, or unique locations you visited in your Simba rental car.
  • How will I know if Iโ€™ve won?
    Winners will be contacted via direct message on Instagram from our official account, @simbacarhire, and announced on our page each month.
  • Can I use an older photo from a past Simba rental?
    Absolutely! As long as the post features a Simba Car Hire vehicle and your travel experience, you're welcome to share it โ€” even if itโ€™s from a past trip.
  • Do Simba rental cars come with unlimited kilometres in Cairns?
    Yes, unlimited kilometres are included for most vehicles. Exceptions apply for UTEs, commercial vans, and vehicles with 8 or more seats.
  • Can I rent a car from Cairns Airport for a one-way trip?
    Yes, Simba Car Hire offers flexible one-way rentals from Cairns Airport to major cities such as Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide, and Melbourne. Simply select your preferred drop-off location during the booking process, and any applicable one-way fees will be displayed upfront.
  • Do you offer cheap car hire options for drivers under 25 in Cairns?
    Yes. Simba Car Hire welcomes drivers aged 21โ€“24 with a young driver surcharge and a slightly higher security bond. All charges are clearly displayed during booking.
  • What types of vehicles are available for hire at Cairns Airport?
    At Cairns Airport, Simba Car Hire provides a diverse fleet of rental vehicles to match every type of traveller. Choose from compact cars, sedans, SUVs, and people moversโ€”ideal for solo explorers, couples, families, or group road trips across Far North Queensland. Whether youโ€™re planning a coastal escape or an inland adventure, we have the right vehicle to suit your needs and budget.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Cairns Airport?
    Car hire rates vary based on vehicle type, travel dates, and rental duration. Use our online booking tool to get a real-time, transparent quote.
  • What happens if a third party hits the rental car?
    If your rental car is involved in an accident caused by a third party, the hirer is responsible for collecting all relevant details, including the names, contact information, vehicle registration numbers, and insurance details of those involved. If applicable, gather witness statements and request a police report to support your claim. Your financial responsibility is limited to the excess amount outlined in your rental agreement, which depends on the selected coverage option โ€” Basic, Everyday, or Premium. Please note: Under Basic and Everyday Cover, in addition to the excess, you may be charged: โ€ข A Claims Management Fee of $195 for administrative processing โ€ข An Immobilisation Fee, calculated as the daily hire rate ร— number of days the vehicle is off-road due to damage or repair These extra charges do not apply under Premium Cover, unless excluded under specific terms of the agreement.
  • When will the security deposit be processed?
    The security deposit is typically released within 3 to 10 business days after your rental ends. This timeframe allows us to process any pending toll charges from your trip. Once the final review is complete, a detailed invoice will be emailed to you for your records.
  • Is there a bond required for car hire at Melbourne Airport?
    Yes, a refundable security bond is required at pickup. The minimum bond is AUD $500, which is charged (not held) to the debit or credit card provided. For local first-time hirers, the minimum bond increases to $1,000. For interstate bookings, a minimum of $750 applies
  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Melbourne Airport?
    Simba Car Hire is known for offering some of the cheapest car hire options at Melbourne Airport, without compromising on quality or service. The final cost depends on your vehicle choice, rental period, and any optional extras, such as GPS or child seats. Our online booking tool provides real-time, transparent pricing with no hidden feesโ€”so you know exactly what you're paying for upfront. Whether you're after a cheap weekend rental or a longer road trip solution, weโ€™ve got flexible options to suit your budget.
  • Do you guarantee the lowest rates on Melbourne Airport car rentals?
    Yes, Simba Car Hire proudly offers a Price Beat Guarantee at Melbourne Airport. If you find a lower publicly available rate for the same vehicle type, rental period, and location, just share the official quote with us โ€” weโ€™ll beat it by 5%. This ensures you get the best deal without compromising on quality or service. Terms & Conditions apply.
  • Can someone else pay for my Melbourne Airport car rental using their credit card?
    No, the credit or debit card used for payment must be in the name of the main driver listed on the rental agreement. For security and insurance purposes, Simba Car Hire does not accept third-party cards. If another person wishes to pay, they must be listed as the primary renter and meet all rental requirements, including age, license, and ID verification.
  • Can I book one-way car hire from Adelaide Airport?
    Absolutely. We offer one-way rentals to and from major cities like Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, and Cairns. Any applicable relocation fee will be shown before checkout.
  • What documents do I need to collect my rental car at Adelaide Airport?
    Youโ€™ll need to present: A physical driverโ€™s license A valid passport (for international renters) An International Driverโ€™s Permit if the license is not in English For local first-time hirers: one additional ID showing the same address as your license
  • What is the minimum age to rent a car from Adelaide Airport?
    To hire a car with Simba at Adelaide Airport, the minimum age is 21 years. Drivers aged 21 to 24 are welcome, though a young driver surcharge applies.
  • Do I need a credit card to rent a car at Adelaide Airport?
    A valid credit or debit card in the name of the main driver is required to process the security bond. Prepaid cards are not accepted.
  • Do Simba vehicles have GPS navigation?
    Yes. GPS units are available as an add-on during checkout. All vehicles also support Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, allowing you to use your smartphoneโ€™s navigation via Bluetooth or USB.
  • Can I return the car after office hours at Adelaide Airport?
    Yes. After-hours returns are accepted at our Adelaide Airport depot. Youโ€™ll receive instructions at pick-up, including where to leave the keys and vehicle.
  • How far is the Simba Car Hire depot from Adelaide Airport?
    Our Adelaide Airport depot is located just 5 minutes away. The free shuttle ensures you're picked up and dropped off quickly without delays.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Adelaide Airport?
    The cost to hire a car from Adelaide Airport with Simba Car Hire varies depending on the vehicle type, rental duration, and seasonal demand. While prices often start from around $21 per day, the best way to get an accurate rate is to use our online booking tool, which shows real-time pricing, current deals, and available vehicles.
  • Are unlimited kilometres included in my Adelaide Airport car rental?
    Yes, unlimited kilometres are included with most vehicles. Please note this excludes UTEs, commercial vans, and 8+ seater vans.
  • Can I return my car outside office hours?
    Yes, after-hours return is available at our Brisbane Airport location. Instructions will be provided when you collect your vehicle.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Brisbane Airport?
    Our Brisbane Airport rentals start from just $21/day, depending on the vehicle type, rental duration, and seasonal demand. We offer a price beat guarantee to ensure you always get the best deal.
  • What documents do I need to rent a car from Brisbane Airport?
    Customers must bring their physical driverโ€™s license, passport, and an International Driverโ€™s Permit (if the license is not in English). Local first-time hirers must also present an additional form of ID that matches the address on their license.
  • Where can I find the cheapest car hire at Brisbane Airport, Australia?
    Simba Car Hire offers some of the cheapest car hire rates at Brisbane Airport, Australia, with flexible bookings, unlimited kilometres (on most vehicles), and transparent pricing.
  • Can drivers under 25 hire a car at Brisbane Airport?
    Yes, we welcome drivers aged 21 to 24. A young driver surcharge applies, and the security bond may differ, but all fees are clearly outlined at the time of booking.
  • Can I add a GPS to my Brisbane Airport car rental?
    Yes, GPS units are available as an optional add-on during the booking process. You can easily include it when reserving your vehicle online or request one at the counter (subject to availability). GPS is a great option for visitors exploring Brisbane and surrounding regions without relying on mobile data.
  • Do you allow one-way rentals from Brisbane to other cities?
    Absolutely. You can pick up your rental in Brisbane and return it in Sydney, Cairns, Adelaide, Melbourne, or other selected cities. One-way fees apply and are shown at checkout.
  • Do you offer unlimited kilometres with Brisbane Airport rentals?
    Yes, most vehicles include unlimited kilometres, allowing you to explore freely. Please note that UTEs, commercial vans, and 8+ seater vehicles are excluded from this policy.
  • How long does it take for the shuttle to arrive?
    Domestic Terminal: It takes 10-12minutes for the shuttle bus to arrive at the Priority Pick up Area C. International Airport: It takes 10-17minutes for the shuttle bus to arrive at the Ride Share Area.
  • Can the vehicle be taken on a ferry?
    Transporting the vehicle via ferry or ship is not allowed without written permission, except on public ferries listed in the rental agreement. Even with permission, the hirer is fully responsible for any damage, and such damage is not covered by Additional Damage Protection (Premium Cover or otherwise).
  • The deposit has been processed but not received.
    If the refund hasnโ€™t been received, we recommend checking with your bank, as processing times may vary depending on the financial institution.
  • What documents are required at pickup?
    Customers must bring their physical driverโ€™s license, passport, and an International Driverโ€™s Permit (if the license is not in English). Local first-time hirers must also present an additional form of ID that matches the address on their license.
  • Is an International Driverโ€™s Permit (IDP) required if the driverโ€™s license is in English?
    An IDP is not necessary if the driverโ€™s license is already in English.
  • When will the security deposit be processed?
    Please allow 3โ€“10 business days for the security deposit to be processed as we await any toll charges from your trip. An invoice copy will be sent to your email once processing is complete.
  • How much does car rental at Sydney Airport cost per day?
    Simba Car Hire offers unbeatable daily rates at Sydney Airportโ€”starting from just $21 to $50 per day, depending on season and availability. To unlock our best deals, visit our website and enter your pickโ€‘up location and travel dates.
  • Does the vehicle has GPS?
    All Vehicles support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that allows you to use your smartphone GPS.
  • What is your address and what is the business hours?
    We are located at 251 Coward St. Mascot. We are open from Monday to Sunday from 7AM to 6PM.
  • Can vehicles be used in snow areas?
    Snow areas are considered restricted, specifically areas above the snow line where snow chains are required. Driving in these areas is only permitted if a Snow Pass is purchased.
  • What happens if a third party hits the rental car?
    The hirer must collect full details of all parties involved (names, contact information, vehicle registrations, and insurance details), as well as any witnesses and a police report where applicable. The hirerโ€™s liability is limited to the excess specified in the rental agreement, depending on the level of cover (Basic, Everyday, or Premium). Please note: For Basic and Everyday Cover, in addition to the excess, the hirer will also be liable for: A Claims Management Fee of $195, covering administrative and processing costs. An Immobilisation Fee, calculated as the daily hire charge multiplied by the number of days the vehicle is unavailable for hire due to damage or repairs. These additional fees do not apply under Premium Cover unless excluded under specific terms.
  • Are snow chains or the Snow Pass provided?
    We do not provide snow chains or the Snow Pass.
  • How much is the security bond?
    A minimum of AUD $500 will be deducted (not held) from the debit/credit card. For local first-time hirers, the minimum bond is $1,000. For interstate bookings, the minimum required bond is $750.
  • Comment puis-je annuler ou modifier ma rรฉservation ?
    Veuillez discuter avec nous en ligne pour annuler ou modifier votre rรฉservation, ou envoyez-nous simplement un e-mail.
  • Puis-je utiliser un permis de conduire international ?
    Oui, vous pouvez. Cependant, une version traduite en anglais est requise avec votre passeport.
  • Puis-je rรฉserver une voiture et payer plus tard ?
    Avec notre option Payer en magasin, vous pouvez rรฉserver votre course et payer le reste en magasin.
  • Pourquoi avez-vous besoin d'une carte bancaire physique ?
    Ceci est utilisรฉ comme une autre forme d'identification.
  • Qu'est-ce que le cautionnement ?
    Nous facturons une caution de sรฉcuritรฉ minimale de 500 $.
  • Que dois-je faire si mon vol a รฉtรฉ retardรฉ ou annulรฉ ?
    Veuillez nous contacter immรฉdiatement dans quelle agence vous avez louรฉ le vรฉhicule.
  • Puis-je restituer le vรฉhicule de location en dehors des heures d'ouverture ?
    Malheureusement, nous n'offrons pas toujours un service en dehors des heures d'ouverture, cependant, si cela est nรฉcessaire, des frais de 199 $ seront facturรฉs.
  • Quels accessoires optionnels proposez-vous ?
    Nous disposons de siรจges enfant/rehausseurs et de GPS au coรปt de 7,50 $ par jour (plafonnรฉ ร  50 $)
  • Puis-je utiliser une version numรฉrique de mon permis de conduire ?
    Oui, c'est trรจs bien, assurez-vous simplement d'envoyer une capture d'รฉcran de la licence ร  la succursale.
  • Quelle est la politique dโ€™assurance de Simba Car Hire ?
    Nous proposons une grande variรฉtรฉ d'options d'exonรฉration de franchise, notre option la plus populaire รฉtant l'option zรฉro franchise de 35 $.
  • Comment puis-je effectuer une rรฉservation ?
    Le processus de rรฉservation est simple, choisissez les dates de prise en charge et de dรฉpรดt de votre choix, choisissez votre vรฉhicule et effectuez la rรฉservation !
  • Quels documents dois-je fournir lors de la rรฉcupรฉration du vรฉhicule ?
    Nous aurons besoin de votre permis de conduire, de votre carte de crรฉdit/dรฉbit et de votre passeport (clients internationaux). Tous vos documents seront numรฉrisรฉs et stockรฉs dans un coffre-fort sรฉcurisรฉ ร  des fins de confidentialitรฉ.
  • Quelles sont vos restrictions pour les conducteurs de voitures de location ?
    Toutes les personnes doivent avoir plus de 21 ans pour louer un vรฉhicule. Toute personne รขgรฉe de moins de 25 ans ou de plus de 75 ans doit payer des frais de 75 $ avec une augmentation des frais excรฉdentaires de 5 818 $ Tous les conducteurs provisoires sont classรฉs comme ยซ inexpรฉrimentรฉs ยป et doivent donc payer des frais de 75 $ avec une augmentation des frais excรฉdentaires de 5 818 $. Vous pouvez avoir autant de conducteurs supplรฉmentaires que vous le souhaitez, cependant, chaque conducteur supplรฉmentaire entraรฎne des frais de 7,50 $ par jour (plafonnรฉs ร  50 $). Les conducteurs plus maigres ne sont pas autorisรฉs ร  conduire le vรฉhicule.
  • Que faire si je n'ai pas de carte bancaire physique avec moi ?
    Malheureusement, sans carte bancaire physique, nous ne pouvons pas remettre le vรฉhicule.
  • Quelles fonctionnalitรฉs sont incluses dans vos vรฉhicules ?
    Tous nos vรฉhicules sont รฉquipรฉs d'une transmission automatique. Nos vรฉhicules sont toujours ร  jour et de la derniรจre annรฉe. Nos vรฉhicules sont รฉconomes en carburant et les kilomรจtres sont illimitรฉs, sauf pour les Utes et les fourgonnettes/bus. La plupart de nos vรฉhicules sont compatibles avec Apple Car Play/Android Auto Tous nos vรฉhicules sont รฉquipรฉs d'une camรฉra de recul.
  • Quelles sont les conditions gรฉnรฉrales de Simba Car Hire ?
    Veuillez cliquer sur le lien en pied de page. Les termes et conditions incluent des informations sur la pรฉriode de location, les mรฉthodes de paiement, la politique en matiรจre de carburant, la politique en matiรจre de kilomรฉtrage, la politique de retour tardif, la politique en matiรจre d'amendes routiรจres et d'autres dรฉtails importants.
  • Quels modes de paiement acceptez-vous?
    Nous acceptons Mastercard, Visa et AMEX.
  • Quelles piรจces dโ€™identitรฉ sont requises ร  lโ€™arrivรฉe ?
    Nous avons besoin de votre permis de conduire, de votre carte de crรฉdit/dรฉbit et d'une piรจce d'identitรฉ (passeport, piรจce d'identitรฉ avec photo)
  • Combien coรปte la prolongation de ma rรฉservation ?
    En fonction de la durรฉe de la prolongation et des prix actuels du marchรฉ, votre carte sera dรฉbitรฉe.
  • Quel carburant dois-je mettre dans la voiture ?
    Veuillez vous rรฉfรฉrer ร  l'รฉtiquette sur le rรฉservoir de carburant.
  • J'ai รฉtรฉ impliquรฉ dans un accident, que dois-je faire ?
    Veuillez vous assurer que tout le monde est en sรฉcuritรฉ, appelez le 000 si nรฉcessaire, appelez l'agence auprรจs de laquelle vous avez rรฉservรฉ le vรฉhicule.
  • J'ai besoin d'une assistance routiรจre, que dois-je faire ?
    Veuillez appeler votre agence pour organiser une assistance routiรจre express ou suivre les instructions figurant sur votre contrat de location.
  • Que dois-je faire si je restitue la voiture aprรจs l'heure de restitution prรฉvue ?
    Veuillez informer notre personnel si vous restituez le vรฉhicule en retard. Nous disposons d'un dรฉlai de grรขce de 60 minutes pour que vous puissiez restituer le vรฉhicule. Aprรจs cela, des frais de retard seront facturรฉs.
  • J'ai traversรฉ des pรฉages, comment puis-je payer les pรฉages ?
    Vous recevrez une facture concernant l'utilisation de la route ร  pรฉage.
  • Oรน dois-je restituer la voiture ?
    Veuillez restituer le vรฉhicule au lieu de restitution indiquรฉ sur votre contrat de location
  • Quand vais-je rรฉcupรฉrer ma caution ?
    Il faut gรฉnรฉralement entre 3 et 10 jours ouvrables pour que les fonds apparaissent sur votre compte bancaire, selon votre institution financiรจre.
  • Comment puis-je รชtre facturรฉ pour les pรฉages ?
    En fonction de l'รฉtat, vous recevrez une nomination ou serez automatiquement dรฉbitรฉ de votre dรฉpรดt, un rapport dรฉtaillรฉ sera toujours envoyรฉ ร  votre adresse e-mail.
  • J'ai une demande particuliรจre pour ma location, pouvez-vous m'aider ?
    En effet, veuillez nous contacter via le chat en ligne, appelez-nous ou envoyez-nous un e-mail.
  • Quelle est la politique dโ€™assurance de Simba Car Hire ?
    Nous proposons une gamme d'options d'exonรฉration de franchise, notre option la plus populaire รฉtant l'option zรฉro franchise de 35 $ par jour pour une expรฉrience de location sans stress.
  • Puis-je utiliser un permis de conduire international ?
    Oui, vous pouvez. Cependant, une version traduite en anglais est requise avec votre passeport.
  • Quels accessoires optionnels proposez-vous ?
    Nous disposons de siรจges enfants/rehausseurs et d'un GPS au tarif de 9 $ par jour (plafonnรฉ ร  50 $).
  • J'ai besoin d'une assistance routiรจre, que dois-je faire ?
    Veuillez appeler votre agence pour organiser une assistance routiรจre express ou suivre les instructions figurant sur votre contrat de location.
  • Puis-je restituer le vรฉhicule de location en dehors des heures d'ouverture ?
    Oui, veuillez contacter la succursale pour discuter des options aprรจs les heures normales.
  • Quelles piรจces dโ€™identitรฉ sont requises ร  lโ€™arrivรฉe ?
    Nous avons besoin de votre permis de conduire, de votre carte de crรฉdit/dรฉbit et d'une piรจce d'identitรฉ (passeport pour les conducteurs internationaux).
  • J'ai une demande particuliรจre pour ma location, pouvez-vous m'aider ?
    En effet, veuillez nous contacter via le chat en ligne, appelez-nous ou envoyez-nous un email.
  • Puis-je utiliser une version numรฉrique de mon permis de conduire ?
    Oui, c'est trรจs bien, ร  condition que notre personnel puisse le vรฉrifier et qu'il soit connectรฉ ร  une application gouvernementale, assurez-vous simplement d'envoyer une capture d'รฉcran de la licence ร  la succursale.
  • Qu'est-ce que le cautionnement ?
    Nous facturons une caution de sรฉcuritรฉ minimale de 500 $ qui sera remboursรฉe au retour, moins les frais engagรฉs (pรฉages, carburant, dommages, etc.).
  • Comment puis-je annuler ou modifier ma rรฉservation ?
    Envoyez-nous simplement un e-mail ou discutez avec nous en ligne pendant les heures de bureau.
  • Comment payer les pรฉages ?
    Selon l'รฉtat, vous recevrez une nomination ou serez automatiquement dรฉbitรฉ de votre dรฉpรดt, un rapport dรฉtaillรฉ sera toujours envoyรฉ ร  votre adresse e-mail. Les frais de pรฉage ร  Sydney sont les suivants : 2,95 $ de frais administratifs par pรฉage plus les frais d'utilisation des pรฉages.
  • Que dois-je faire si mon vol a รฉtรฉ retardรฉ ou annulรฉ ?
    Veuillez nous contacter immรฉdiatement dans quelle agence vous avez louรฉ le vรฉhicule avec votre numรฉro de rรฉservation ; Aรฉroport de Sydney : sydney@simbacarhire.com.au Aรฉroport d'Adรฉlaรฏde : adelaideairport@simbacarhire.com.au Aรฉroport de Cairns : cairnsairport@simbacarhire.com.au
  • J'ai รฉtรฉ impliquรฉ dans un accident, que dois-je faire ?
    Veuillez vous assurer que tout le monde est en sรฉcuritรฉ, appelez le 000 si nรฉcessaire, appelez l'agence auprรจs de laquelle vous avez rรฉservรฉ le vรฉhicule ou envoyez-nous un e-mail.
  • Quelles sont vos restrictions pour les conducteurs de voitures de location ?
    Toutes les personnes doivent avoir plus de 21 ans pour louer un vรฉhicule. Toute personne de moins de 25 ans doit payer des frais de 9 $ par jour avec une augmentation des frais excรฉdentaires de 5 818 $. Tous les conducteurs provisoires sont classรฉs comme ยซ inexpรฉrimentรฉs ยป et doivent donc payer des frais de 9 $ par jour, avec une augmentation des frais excรฉdentaires de 5 818 $. Vous pouvez avoir autant de conducteurs supplรฉmentaires que vous le souhaitez, cependant, chaque conducteur supplรฉmentaire entraรฎne des frais de 9 $ par jour. Les conducteurs plus maigres ne sont pas autorisรฉs ร  conduire le vรฉhicule.
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