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Car Hire And Road Safety Tips For Long Driving Trips

Cottesloe Car Hire are your first choice for car and ute hire in places like Perth and Fremantle. Today we discuss staying safe on a road trip.

Long driving trips are not something most people do frequently and pose some challenges for drivers, passengers and vehicles. However, with planning and preparation you will be able to enjoy the trip and ensure you reach your destination safely.

Before you set out, it is important to make sure your vehicle is capable of making the trip. Put your car in for a check-up or service to confirm the vehicle is in good condition. Check that you have an inflated spare tyre, the tools to change it and some extra oil and coolant. Be sure to remember your mobile phone so you can call for roadside assistance if required. Of course, if you are hiring a car, you can be assured that all of this has already been taken care of.

Plan your route before you leave, including any side trips you may take. This will help you estimate how long the journey will be and find places, like towns or roadhouses, along the way where you can take a break. Allow yourself enough time to get to your destination without speeding or rushing. Also, tell people when you’re expecting to arrive and check in with them about your progress along the way.

Get plenty of rest the night before and take breaks along the way. If possible alternate the driving, so that nobody drives the entire trip. Lookout for signs of fatigue (yawning, tired eyes and loss of focus) and avoid driving at night where possible. 

Think about your passengers’ needs too. Elderly people, children and pets may need to get out of the car more often to stretch their legs or use the bathroom.

Finally, minimise distractions by giving tasks to passengers such as checking maps, or providing kids with books and games to play. Keeping them occupied relieves boredom and prevents driver distraction.

Car hire in Perth

Cottesloe Car Hire is one of Perth’s premier car hire services providing small or large cars, people movers or utes, available seven days a week. They pride themselves on offering their clients the lowest prices (including insurance) for the right vehicle to explore the great state of Western Australia. Call (08) 6555 3426 or visit their website.

The Top Five Things To See And Do In Exmouth, WA – Car Hire Perth

Located around 1250km north of Perth, Exmouth is a beautiful part of Western Australia with an abundance of things to see and explore. This is a wonderful part of the world, so why not hire a car in Perth and head out there! Here are five of the best things to see and do in the area.

Ningaloo Reef

Exmouth’s greatest attraction is the Ningaloo Reef. Beginning just metres off shore, it can be enjoyed by simply wading into the water. Or, keep your feet dry and experience the underwater world through a glass bottom boat. Among the variety of marine life, you might see Whale Sharks (April to July), Humpback Whales (June to November) or turtles and manta rays.

Cape Range National Park

From spectacular gorges and canyons to pristine beaches, the Cape Range National Park is an extraordinary part of the world. While camping, bushwalking and kayaking, you might see kangaroos, emus and wallabies and plenty of birdlife. Wildflowers, including Sturt’s Desert Pea, blanket the area.

Fishing

Exmouth is a premier location for fishing. Cast a line from the beach to land many types of fish. Serious anglers can join charter boats and hit the outer reefs and the continental shelf for snapper and red emperor, or chase big game fish like marlin and swordfish.

Snorkelling/Diving

There are so many ways to see the variety of marine life in Exmouth. By simply wading into the water you will be entering a world of over 500 fish species and 250 coral species. Joining a charter boat trip will allow you to snorkel or dive, see more of the reef and stay out longer.

Canyons/Gorges

Explore Mandu Mandu Gorge with its magnificent views from its short walking trail. Yardie Creek, viewed from above by walking trail or below by boat, has a rock wallaby colony and spectacular cliff faces. Take the track linking Shothole and Charles Knife Canyons to admire the stunning outback scenery.

Car hire in Perth

Cottesloe Car Hire is one of Perth’s premier car hire services providing small or large cars, people movers or utes, available seven days a week. They pride themselves on offering their clients the lowest prices (including insurance) for the right vehicle to explore the great state of Western Australia. Call (08) 6555 3426 or visit their website.

Key Things To Consider Before Embarking On A Road Trip – Car Hire Perth

If you're looking to hire a car or ute in Perth, talk to Cottesloe Car Hire. Today we discuss preparing for a road trip.

There are a few key factors to consider before you set out on your road trip that can make the trip smoother and more enjoyable for everyone. Having a plan in place will better prepare you to handle setbacks and enjoy surprises. Make a checklist so nothing and no one gets left behind.

First, decide how long you want to be away on the road trip. Once you have all agreed on a timeframe, you will know how leisurely the trip can be and keep to a schedule to make sure you see all the sights that you want to see along the way.

Secondly, decide on the route you want to take. Sometimes the highway will get you there quickly, but won’t offer the panoramic viewing that you would like for a road trip. By taking the bypass you might miss the little town with the great cake shop.

Finally, the vehicle. If it’s your car or a friend’s, make sure it has been given the once over by a mechanic. You don’t want to break down in a remote area. The inconvenience of towing the car back can prove costly and will spoil the road trip.

If you’re renting a vehicle, think about the number of people on board and where you’re going. A convertible can be great fun but not for a large group. If you’re going to country areas where the roads could be unsealed, a 4WD might be the way to go.

Car hire in Perth

Cottesloe Car Hire is one of Perth’s premier car hire services providing small or large cars, people movers or utes, available seven days a week. They pride themselves on offering their clients the lowest prices (including insurance) for the right vehicle to explore the great state of Western Australia. Call today on (08) 6555 3426 or visit their website for more information.

Exmouth: Paradise In Western Australia – Car Hire Fremantle

Cottesloe Car Hire are your first choice for car and ute hire in places like Perth and Fremantle. Today we discuss getting away to the very beautiful Exmouth.

For a quintessential Australian experience, hire a car and explore the beautiful natural wonders surrounding Exmouth. Located two and a half hours flight, or two days drive, from Perth, the charming coastal town sits at the northern tip of Australia’s spectacular Coral Coast.

The stunning Ningaloo reef is one of Exmouth’s most famous attractions. Swim alongside dolphins and manta rays, discovering brilliantly coloured fish and coral in this World Heritage listed underwater dreamland. For the ultimate thrill, book a tour to swim with the Whale Shark, the world’s biggest fish, or for something a little tamer, glimpse it all while keeping dry in a glass-bottom boat ride.

In stark contrast to the turquoise waters of the Ningaloo Marine Park is Exmouth’s other main draw car – the vast Cape Range National Park. Spanning over 50,000 hectares, the park boasts rugged limestone ranges, spectacular deep canyons and 50km of flawless beaches.

This breathtaking area offers some fantastic outback adventures, including gorge hiking, bushwalking, caving, camping and four wheel driving. The park is also home to some of Australia’s wonderful, native flora and fauna.

This video gives a glimpse of some of the spectacular, Australian scenery waiting to be discovered during your visit to Exmouth.

Car hire Perth

If you are visiting Perth, or planning on driving up to Exmouth, Cottesloe Car Hire provide car hire, including 8 seater car rental and ute hire, at Perth’s lowest prices. Call 08 6555 3426 to book your car hire in Perth today.

Perth's Top Aboriginal Heritage Sites – Car Hire Fremantle

Article from Cottesloe Car Hire – Your first choice for car hire in Fremantle.

Perth is highly sacred to the Aboriginal people. There are several locations of profound spiritual and cultural significance to Aboriginal people located here and if you are interested in learning more about the Perth’s Aboriginal heritage, hire a car and mark these destinations on your map.

The Walyunga National Park is found 40km northeast of Perth in the Darling Range. This picturesque area contains one of the largest known Aboriginal campsites near Perth. It also boasts a number of other culturally significant sites, some dating back 6000 years and some having been used until as recently as last century. Here you can learn about the myths and legends of the area and walk the 1.2km Aboriginal Heritage Trail.

Not far from Walyungal, is the Yanchep National Park. This park attracts 240,000 visitors every year and offers a variety of cultural activities, including the Aboriginal Experience. Join a guided tour and learn about the local Nyoongar tribe who once inhabited the area and explore the historically significant limestone caves.

Another of Perth’s top Aboriginal heritage sites is the Yagan Memorial Park, found on Heirisson Island in the Swan River. Yagan, an Aboriginal warrior from the Noongar tribe, was a prominent figure in the resistance against white colonisation in Perth and remains an important symbolic figure for Perth’s indigenous community.

Art is central to Aboriginal culture, and there are plenty of fascinating locations in the Perth CBD where you can immerse yourself in the aboriginal art world. Creative Native is one of the finest Aboriginal art galleries in Australia, with indigenous art, musical instruments, artefacts and craftwork on display.

Perth has an incredibly rich aboriginal heritage and culture, so when next in Perth, why not hire a car and visit some of the key sites of this fascinating and important part of Australian history.

Hire a car in Perth

For car hire in Perth, contact Cottesloe Car Hire who offer simple, convenient car hire at Perth’s lowest prices. Call 08 6555 3426 to organise your car hire in Perth.