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Long term car hire Australia

Hi we are going to Australia for 3-4 months winter of 2024 and am looking for any advice on long term car hire - has anyone got any tips thanks 

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  • J_B
    J_B Posts: 6,983 Forumite
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    A few years ago, the 'man in the pub' purchased a cheapie when he got there and sold it again when he'd done.
    Not sure if that's still possible?
  • marcia_
    marcia_ Posts: 4,026 Forumite
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     Yes buy a runaround much less hassle, its what most working holiday makers do 

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