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Car hire at Brisbane Airport - Gateway to Queensland

Large and ultra-modern, Brisbane Airport is the key domestic and international gateway to the city of Brisbane and the rest of the south-east Queensland region. It is the third-largest airport in Australia in relation to the number of passengers (after Sydney and Melbourne) but the biggest in terms of land mass. The majority of its traffic is domestic with more than 3,000 weekly flights to and from 50 destinations across Australia. The airport also records an average of over 600 direct international flights per week to around 20 different destinations.

Operated by the Brisbane Airport Corporation Pty Limited, Brisbane Airport is a major hub for both Virgin Australia and Qantas, and a secondary hub for Qantas' low cost subsidiary Jetstar. Opened in 1988, the airport that exists today has a history going back to 1925 when the city's first airfield was inaugurated at the nearby Eagle Farm district. Covering some 2,700 hectares, its current location is a convenient 22 kilometres from the city centre, which means that transfer times are short and methods of transport are plentiful.

Brisbane itself is unique amongst Australia's big cities and the gateway to two popular tourist regions, the Gold Coast (an hour's drive south) and the Sunshine Coast a similar distance by car to the north of Brisbane. There's much to see and do in the centre, such as the City Botanic Gardens where visitors can relax, enjoy a picnic and take a walk through the Bamboo Grove. Other highlights include the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary where you can get up close to one of the world's most loveable creatures and QAGOMA (Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art).

With a car hire from Brisbane Airport you can visit the Spirits of the Red Sand, an authentic and very immersively interactive exhibition centre that portrays Aboriginal Australia, the world’s oldest existing culture. Another must is a leisurely drive to Springbrook National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where it is possible to go on nature walks and take a refreshing dip in natural freshwater pools. The world-famous Australia Zoo lies about a 45-minute drive north of Brisbane and visitors can learn all about the life of the late wildlife conservationist, Steve Irwin.

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Airport Information

Brisbane's first aerodrome was built at Eagle Farm around a hundred years ago from which Qantas promptly began to operate flights the following year. Today it is a key air transportation hub serving Brisbane and the state of Queensland as a whole. Situated just 12 kilometres from the city centre with a transfer time of about 30 minutes, it has two main terminals (Domestic and International) which cater for annual passenger numbers around the 25 million mark.

Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Address: 11 The Circuit, Brisbane Airport QLD 4008, Australia
Telephone: +61 7 3406 3000
Airlines operating at Brisbane Airport: Many international airlines serve Brisbane, including Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Virgin Australia. Domestic flights are operated by the likes of Alliance Airlines, JETGO and Tigerair.

Where to pick up my car hire at Brisbane Airport

To pick up your car rental at Brisbane Airport, please note that many of the main welcome desks (such as Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Enterprise and Thrifty, etc.) are located in the Arrivals Hall on Level 2 of the International terminal and Level 1 of the Domestic terminal. Some of the other companies operating at the aiport have off-site locations and run a free shuttle bus service from between the terminal and pick-up point.

Car hire operating hours

	Budget at Brisbane Airport International Terminal, Brisbane, Australia4008 +61 2 9353 9399	Opening Hours: Sun-Fri 5.30am-midnight and Sat 5.30am-10pm
	Enterprise at Brisbane Airport International Terminal Brisbane, Australia 4008 +61 7 3187 4450	Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-8.45p and Sat & Sun 7am-5pm
	Hertz at Brisbane Airport International Terminal Brisbane, Australia 4008 +61 7 3541 4790	Opening Hours: Daily 6am-midnight
	Sixt at Brisbane Airport International Terminal Brisbane, Australia 4008 +61 137498	Opening Hours: Sun-Fri 7am-10pm and Sat 7am-4.30pm

Terminals

The airport has separate terminals for domestic and international flights which are 4 kilometres apart and interconnected by various shuttle services between the two terminals. Built in 1995, the International Terminal has four levels, with Level 2 for arrivals and Level 3 for departures (Level 4 is the main departures check-in area). There are twelve gates with air bridges, two of which can handle the double-deck Airbus A380. The 2-storey Domestic Terminal has the arrivals area on Level 1 and departures on Level 2. It also has three satellites housing additional boarding gates and lounge facilities.

Airport Facilities

Being one of Australia's busiest airport, passengers can expect to find a myriad of amenities, facilities and services at Brisbane Airport, including trendy boutqies, gift shops, traditional souvenir shops, restaurants, fast-food outlets, bars, bistros and cafes, etc. The airport also features shoeshine stations, massage bars and free Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the airport. Besides a large Duty-free area, bureaux de change, an observation deck and a first-aid centre, there are numerous charging stations for mobile devices and multiple art installations and exhibits on display throughout the airport. BNE also offers shower facilities in both the Domestic and International Terminals which are free of charge, as well as extensive round-the-clock self-service luggage-storage facilities.

How to get to and from Brisbane Airport

Picking up your car hire at Brisbane Airport couldn't be easier. Located just 12 kilometres from the centre, it's quick to get in and out of the centre to collect or drop off your vehicle at one of the world's best organised international airports. Without a car, the fastest way to travel to and from the centre is by using Brisbane's efficient Airtrain service which serves the city and many other key locations in its environs. Services stop all stations to Roma Street, including Fortitude Valley and Brisbane Central Stations. Most Airtrain services continue on to the Gold Coast. Alternatively, the cheaper Con-x-ion scheduled bus transfer service connects the airport with the city centre, the cruise terminal, Gold and Sunshine Coast regions. Taxis are readily available 24/7 from sheltered ranks right outside the Domestic and International Terminals.

Parking Tips

Generally speaking, travellers who rent a car at Brisbane Airport won't have any problems finding somewhere to park it when exploring the city and visiting the main tourist attractions. Free 15 minute parking is available at more than 7,500 metered parking spaces outside the CBD and at Council’s two off-street car parks at King George Square and Wickham Terrace in the CBD. Pleae note that on-street parking within the central business district (CBD) is intended for short-term parking only. Do not stop or park on yellow lines, in no stopping zones, clearways, bus zones, taxi zones or other special use zones. Parking meters in Brisbane accept cashless payment only using debit or credit card. Mastercard PayPass or Visa payWave can be used for tap-and-go payment by tapping the card against the external card reader. A number of Park ‘n’ Ride facilities are available at bus and railway stations across Brisbane, which offer a cheaper and less stressful alternative to looking for parking spaces in the city centre. At Brisbane Airport, the ParkShort is the perfect option to park for a short time or for picking up or dropping off passengers. It is located a 2-5 minute walk to the terminal. ParkLong is another of the airport's popular parking options, where it is easy to drive in and park securely with the Internationa Terminal around a 4-8 minute walk away.

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