Port Douglas Car Hire

Book an affordable car hire today with DriveAway Holidays and lose yourself in the unique landscapes where the vibrant colours of the green lush forests merge into the crystal blue waters. Escape on the open road in your car hire and indulge in the magical 67 kilometer Cook Highway which is the great coastal drive between Port Douglas and Cairns.

Port Douglas is simply irresistible with many attractions and picturesque landscapes. A car rental is the greatest option if you would like to travel to many locations outside of the Port Douglas town with freedom and ease. Escape from the hustle and bustle of a city life and indulge in the laid back atmosphere of this town while you take a scenic drive to the Daintree Forest or Coral Sea, sink into the delicate golden sands of the four mile beach or make some excitement with some daring water and adventure sports.

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Travelling in Port Douglas with a Car Hire

Port Douglas has a tropical charm and is known as the best place to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Enjoy the different landscapes where there are more green and blue views then city towers and highways, where the Palm Trees are taller than most buildings and the choices with a car hire are endless. You can collect your hire car from the downtown depots located through Port Douglas town. Or you can start your adventures at the Cairns airport and take an hour’s drive with your car hire along the coastal drive to Port Douglas. Check out the Wangetti beach located on along the scenic drive.

Take a short hire car drive south to the Hartley’s Crocodile Adventure Park, located between Port Douglas and Palm Cove along the amazing coastal drive. This is an exciting and educational way to get up close and personal with 100 crocodiles and native animals to north Queensland. Another way to learn about the Australian Heritage is through the Flames of the Forest tours. This is a unique and enchanting journey as you travel through the stories of Aboriginal culture and dine in great Australian food amongst the setting of the rainforest. This is an unforgettable experience as you escape to the sounds of the rainforest and the rushing river at night amongst thousands of candles. Leave your mark as a tree will be planted from your signature which contributes to preserve the Australian forest.

DriveAway Holidays Car Hire: Port Douglas

When in Port Douglas you cannot miss the Four Mile beach which is one of the main attractions. Here you can walk along the fragile soft sands and the refreshing waters for hours. The four mile beach is also renowned as one of the best places for beginners or advanced kite surfers. Port Douglas is a wonderful place to explore the underwater world of the Great Barrier Reef. Snorkel or Scuba dive to the depths of the coloured coral floor and glide through the currents of interesting characters of the deep.

There is nothing better than the freedoms of having a car hire and the flexibility you have to stop when and where ever you want to. Drive your car hire to the Daintree forest, and Cape Tribulation which is approximately a 90 minute drive from Port Douglas. The roads to Cape Tribulation are now sealed which makes it very convenient to travel with your hire car. The Cape Tribulation National Park is filled with breathtaking views with landscapes of distant mountains which roll down the beaches. Take a stroll along the boardwalks through the forests to the cliffs where there are many lookout points displaying views you can only dream off.