daddyoconnor

Flying to Brisbane on 24th March. Then travelling up to Budaberg for a couple of nights, then on to Rockhampton, then to Yeppoon over the Easter weekend, back down to Hervey Bay and the end up in Gold Coast for 4 nights before flying home from Brisbane on 11th April. Wanted to see as much as we can whilst there, therefore the hire car was essential.

Where about in Gold Coast are you staying - we are going to be in Broadbeach. Kids wanted to visit theme parks etc.

MrsE

Thanks All - I have just found a company called Northside Rentals in Perth which offer a medium sized car for around $30 a day which is obviously much cheaper. The excess is only $1000 and can be taken down to $500 by paying $5 a day. They also only charge $2 a day for boosters as apposed to $7! What a difference in price from that of the big boys! Fingers crossed they're not a bunch of cowboys when we get out there.

BigH68

where ya stayin in Yeppoon?

daddyoconnor

We are staying at Villa Mar Colina (Adelaide Street).

I've seen some good reviews on it.......So looking forward to getting there

BigH68

They are lovely apartments...look right over the ocean. Very quiet area of town nice stroll down to town but a bit of a bugger of a hill to walk back up

Cookster

Hey if your around Hervey Bay and fancy a beer, ok, or coffee give us a shout.
Angela

jayr

I've stayed there. Bit of a hike (though a short one) up hill but I'm sure it is by far the best accommodation in Yeppoon. We had 3bed thing with enormous balcony.

daddyoconnor

Thanks for the comments on the Villa Mar Colina. It did sound lovely when we read about it and we wanted somewhere really special over the Easter Weekend. Obviously its popular on here too......

Angela - we are in Hervey Bay arrive on 6th (but only staying for the one day/night) then onto Gold Coast. We are staying at the Green Motel Hervey Bay (The Esplanade) so if you are anywhere close by would love to meet up for a drink.

To be honest it would be lovely to meet up with people who have already made the move to hear your stories....

BigH68

give us a shout we will be up fir a bevvy lol

daddyoconnor

Hi will probably take you up on that offer.... - have PM'd you (I think - or I may have emailed???)

BigH68

Cant wait to meet up with you guys, we love helping people wo may like tp move to our local area....safe trip over guys and see ya at Easter xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

jothefw

Also a tip I warn as many people about as possible ... if you want to use a debit card (eftpos / switch) then you will be charged up front the bond and the excess - regardless of a claim.

Same applies to visa debit cards (much to my annoyance). Car hire is one of the most challenging industries on my patience ... I think I'd sooner buy a car in future than hire after a particularly bad experience with a company in Cairns. Shockingly rude and bad customer service but I'll stop there before I go badly off topic!

Good luck - it looks by everyone elses comments that there are some good deals out there.

Cookster

Brills, see you in Hoolihans at 5pm, best pint of guiness in the bay!!

Angela

BigH68

we will be meetin them first so if they r arses we will let you know and you can run....lmao only joking guys

ianandhelena

look at www.drivenow.com.au and go for the cover that reduces your excess to zero, it usually doubles your rental fee but gives you peace of mind. that's what we do.