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Compare Car Rental Launceston to Hobart
Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar, Dollar, Sixt, Redspot and 5 smaller companies rent cars one way from Launceston to Hobart. To book, enter Launceston as the pick-up and Hobart as the drop-off. The results show only cars you can leave in Hobart.
There are no booking fees. Most cars come with free cancellation and unlimited kilometres.
Launceston to Hobart One Way Car Hire Prices
A small car for 4 days costs about $910 in total. An SUV costs about $1,090 and a people mover about $1,300.
The drive takes 2.5 hours, so a 1-day hire covers the direct trip. A small car costs about $270 for 1 day and $510 for 2 days. For 7 days it costs about $1,330.
Christmas week costs about 55% more for a small car and about 90% more for an SUV. Only 9 of the 13 companies have cars that week. The January school holidays add 5 to 10%.
| Hire length | Small car | SUV | People mover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $360 to $510 | $470 to $610 | $520 to $780 |
| 4 days | $540 to $910 | $660 to $1,090 | $960 to $1,300 |
| 7 days | $900 to $1,330 | $1,000 to $1,530 | $1,310 to $1,810 |
| Pick-up | Small car, 4 days | SUV, 4 days |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-November | $880 | $1,040 |
| Late November | $850 | $1,040 |
| Early December | $890 | $1,120 |
| Christmas week | $1,420 | $2,060 |
| Mid-January, school holidays | $960 | $1,190 |
| Early February | $970 | $1,160 |
| Early March | $720 | $900 |
Launceston to Hobart Relocation Fees
Will I need to pay a relocation fee for a one way car rental from Launceston to Hobart?
Usually, yes. Most companies charge a fee to leave the car in a different city. The prices in our search include the one-way fee, so you can compare companies side by side. Before you book, check what your total price covers.
Distance Between Launceston & Hobart
Midland Highway (National Highway 1)
Via Perth, Campbell Town, Ross, Oatlands
200 km · about 2.5 h · half a day
The direct way through the Midlands. Campbell Town sits on the highway. Ross and Oatlands are each a short turn-off.
East Coast (Tasman Highway, A3)
Via Scottsdale, St Helens, Bicheno, Swansea, Orford
420 km · about 5.5 h · 2–3 days
The coast road down the east side of the island, with the Bay of Fires and the Freycinet Peninsula as side trips.
Launceston to Hobart Drive: Attractions on the Road
The Midland Highway gets you there in 2.5 hours. With more time, take the slower East Coast instead.
Heritage Highway
The Midland Highway is promoted as the Heritage Highway. In Campbell Town, stop at the convict-built Red Bridge. Ross, a few minutes off the highway, has a sandstone bridge from 1836. Oatlands has Callington Mill, a restored windmill.
East Coast Drive
The Tasman Highway reaches the coast at St Helens and follows it south to Orford. At about 420 km to Hobart, this way needs 2 or 3 days.
Day 1
165 km · about 2.5 hLaunceston to St Helens
The Tasman Highway runs through Scottsdale and over Weldborough Pass. Binalong Bay, at the south end of the Bay of Fires, is 15 minutes north of St Helens.
Day 2
170 km · about 2.5 h with the Freycinet detourSt Helens to Swansea
Bicheno’s blowhole, then the side road to Coles Bay and Freycinet National Park. The walk to the Wineglass Bay lookout takes 1 to 1.5 hours return.
Day 3
135 km · about 2 hSwansea to Hobart
South past Spiky Bridge to Triabunna, where the passenger ferry leaves for Maria Island. Then Orford, Sorell and the Tasman Bridge into Hobart.
Picking Up in Launceston, Dropping Off in Hobart
- From November to March, a 4-day Europcar hire costs $100 to $200 less at its city depot than at Launceston Airport. The depot is at 80 Tamar Street in the city centre. Search "Launceston – All areas" as the pick-up to see it.
- Launceston Airport is about 15 km south of the city, near the Midland Highway.
- Hobart Airport is about 17 km east of the city centre. You can drop off there or at a depot in town.
- The Spirit of Tasmania ferry sails between Geelong and Devonport. Most rental companies don’t allow their cars on it. If you arrive by ferry, compare car hire in Devonport.
- December to February is Tasmania’s busy season. Book early for a summer trip.
- There are no toll roads in Tasmania. Watch for wildlife on country roads around dawn and dusk.
Launceston to Hobart Car Hire FAQs
How do I find cheap car hire from Launceston to Hobart?
Compare more than one pick-up date. A small car for 4 days costs from about $540, one-way fee included. A typical small car costs about $910. Early March costs about 20% less than November to February. Search your dates to see today's prices.
Is car hire from Hobart to Launceston cheaper?
For a week, yes. A 7-day hire costs 15 to 25% less from Hobart. The cheapest cars cost 30 to 40% less. For 4 days, prices are about the same in both directions. For 2 days, Hobart to Launceston costs 20 to 40% more. 12 companies rent one way from Hobart, compared with 13 from Launceston. See Hobart to Launceston car hire.
Which companies offer one way car hire from Launceston to Hobart?
Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar, Dollar, Sixt, Redspot, Ace, Apex, Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and Routes. Hertz, Thrifty, Dollar and Ace have no cars in Christmas week.
Can I drop the car at Hobart Airport?
Yes. Choose Hobart Airport (HBA) as the drop-off. Coming down the East Coast, you pass it before you reach the city.
Popular One-Way Routes
The other one-way trip that starts in Launceston or ends in Hobart is the reverse:
For the rest of the state, see car hire in Tasmania or all one-way car hire in Australia.
Prices updated October 2026
Collecting in Launceston? Our Launceston car hire page lists the city depots, and Launceston Airport (LST) has its own comparison. Dropping off in Hobart? Compare Hobart car hire or the desks at Hobart Airport (HBA).
