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There are also plenty of 4WD vehicles available in Darwin, but you usually have to
book ahead and fees/deposits are higher than for 2WD vehicles. Larger companies offer
one-way rentals plus better mileage deals for more-expensive vehicles. Campervans are a
great option for touring around the Territory and you generally get unlimited kilometres
even for short rentals. Prices start at around $50 a day for a basic camper or $80 to $100
for a three-berth hi-top camper, to $200-plus for the bigger mobile homes or 4WD bush-
campers. Additional insurance cover or excess reduction costs extra.
Most rental companies are open every day and have agencies in the city centre. Avis,
Budget, Hertz and Thrifty all have offices at the airport.
Advance Car Rentals ( www.advancecar.com.au ; 86 Mitchell St) Local operator with some
good deals (ask about unlimited kilometres).
Avis ( www.avis.com ; 89 Smith St)
Mighty Cars & Campervans ( www.mightycampers.com.au ; 17 Bombing Rd, Winnellie) At the
same depot as Britz, this is a budget outfit with small campers and hi-tops at reasonable
rates.
Britz Australia ( www.britz.com.au ; 17 Bombing Rd, Winnellie) Britz is a reliable outfit with a
big range of campervans and motorhomes, including 4WD bushcampers.
Budget ( www.budget.com.au ; cnr Daly St & Doctors Gully Rd)
Europcar ( www.europcar.com.au ; 77 Cavenagh St)
Hertz ( www.hertz.com.au ; 55-59 Mitchell St, Shop 41, Mitchell Centre)
Thrifty ( www.rentacar.com.au ; 50 Mitchell St)
Travellers Autobarn ( www.travellers-autobarn.com.au ; 13 Daly St) Campervan specialist.
Wicked Campers ( www.wickedcampers.com.au ; 75 McMinn St) Colourfully painted small
campers aimed at backpackers.
TRAIN
The legendary Ghan train, operated by Great Southern Rail ( www.gsr.com.au ) , runs
weekly (twice weekly May to July) between Adelaide and Darwin via Alice Springs. The
Darwin terminus is on Berrimah Rd, 15km/20 minutes from the city centre. A taxi fare
into the centre is about $35, though there is a shuttle service to/from the Transit Centre
for $10.
8 Getting Around