Enjoy the freedom of the open road and being able to navigate your way around Tasmania at your own pace. Self-Drive holidays around Tasmania are made easy with TasVillas Group. We work with leading car companies to offer you the very best deal when booking your car hire in Tasmania, with quality vehicles at affordable rates. All car hire options are available at competitive prices with the option of either a standard daily rate (excess applies) or an all-inclusive rate (zero excess). Excess and excess waiver options vary and will be outlined to you when we quote your car hire.
Our vehicle range includes intermediate, standard, compact, intermediate and large SUVs, full size 8-seater vans and full size 4WDs.
Tasmania’s main depots to pick up and drop off vehicles are:
Extras
You can also request child and booster seats at the time of booking, with payment upon collection of your pre-arranged car hire. Roadside assistance options are also available.
Driving Times
Please use the driving chart below to calculate trip times between your destinations.
| Hobart | ||||||||
| 48 mins | Port Huon | |||||||
| 1 hr 20 min | 2 hr 5 min | Port Arthur | ||||||
| 1 hr 48 min | 2 hr 30 min | 2 hr 14 min | Swansea | |||||
| 3 hr 10 min | 3 hr 55 min | 3 hr 45 min | 1 hr 30 min | St Helens | ||||
| 3 hr 25 min | 4 hr 5 min | 4 hr 5 min | 2 hr 40 min | 3 hr | Devonport | |||
| 3 hr 40 min | 4 hr 25 min | 4 hr 25 min | 3 hr | 3 hr 20 min | 25 min | Penguin | ||
| 4 hr 50 min | 5 hr 35 min | 5 hr 35 min | 4 hr 31 min | 4 hr 30 min | 1 hr 35 min | 1 hr 15 min | Stanley | |
| 4 hr 10 min | 4 hr 45 min | 5 hr 10 min | 5 hr 55 min | 5 hr 15 min | 3 hr | 2 hr 40 min | 3 hr 15 min | Strahan |
| 2 hr 20 min | 3 hr 10 min | 3 hr 10 min | 1 hr 48 min | 2 hr 10 min | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr 30 min | 2 hr 40 min | 3 hr 50 min |
Bruny Island and Western Explorer Roads
Some car companies will not insure vehicles for travel on Bruny Island and the Western Explorer roads. Please be sure to read the booking terms and conditions prior to confirming your car hire.
Car hire on the Western Explorer Route (from Corinna to Arthur River) is generally not allowed due to insurance restrictions. Fuel is also limited, with no fuel available on the Western Explorer between Marrawah and Zeehan.
Bruny Island Ferry
Bruny Island is accessible only by ferry, which runs 365 days per year on a regular daily service.