$75 Cheap Car Rental in Black Rock

If your trip to Black Rock is all organized but your itinerary is looking a bit empty, we can give you a few hints and tips.If you’re eager to see more, Orroroo Golf Course, Dragons Rest Habitat Garden and Sims Park are top picks with visitors and within a short drive of the downtown area.

If you have a bit of extra time and you’re happy to travel 45 miles, take a look at Port Pirie. This lively place has plenty of things to see and do. Northern Festival Centre, Port Pirie National Trust Museum and Port Pirie Regional Art Gallery alone justify the drive out here. The locals will also probably point you toward Port Augusta, 55 miles away. If you only see one thing here, make sure it’s Port Augusta Cultural Centre - Yarta Purtli. (But we’d also recommend Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary and Australian Arid Land Botanical Garden.)

A rental car allows you to get around quickly and comfortably in Black Rock. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and want to stretch your budget, a mini or a compact is an excellent choice. These zippy cars are cheap to run and easy to park. If you’re traveling with the family, an SUV will give you all the space you need.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice particularly important. If you’re planning an unforgettable road trip around Black Rock, a roomy SUV could be a good choice. If you’re hoping for a fantastic bargain and plan to stick to city driving, a budget compact is hard to beat. All you have to do is choose what’ll suit you best, load up the car, and hit the wide, open road.

The left-hand side is where you’ll be clocking up the miles in Black Rock. Take note that the controls of your rental vehicle here, like the steering wheel, will be on the opposite side of what you’re used to.

Getting a parking spot in Black Rock is a breeze. You won’t have to drive around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s loads of on and off-street parking to choose from.

Most residential areas in Black Rock have a 50km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits usually range between 25km/h and 110km/h.

Most of the time, your chosen car rental company will bill the amount listed on the fine to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Or they may share your contact details with the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

As with many places, normal cell phone usage is prohibited while driving a car in Black Rock. However, an exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

In Black Rock, it’s an offence to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content) in excess of 0.05%. If you’re planning to have a few drinks with dinner, leave your rental car behind.

It’s a big no-no to turn at a red light in Black Rock. When you come across one, enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the light changes to green.

Subject to a small number of exceptions, seat belts must be fastened when the vehicle is in motion in The District Council of Orroroo Carrieton.