Car Hire in Perth - Getting to Perth

Perth has both international and domestic airports that stand about 8km east of the city. Some overseas airlines fly directly into Perth itself, but the majority of tourists arrive here having already passed through the eastern states.

There are direct domestic flights to Perth from Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Uluru, Darwin and Alice Springs. You can also fly to other centres in the region such as Albany, Carnarvon, Esperance, Exmouth, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Monkey Mia, Meekatharra and Wiluna.

On arrival at the airports there are privately-run buses which meet every flight and then travel into the city’s hotels and hostels. The fare is approximately A$5. Alternatively, a suburban bus also runs approximately every hour and is substantially cheaper.

All long haul buses and trains arrive at the Westrail Centre on the east of Perth. These include daily bus services from Adelaide to Perth, or some choose to make the 56 hour journey to Darwin. Buses also go to all regional centres.

The Indian-Pacific train line runs from Perth to Sydney via Adelaide. It is acclaimed as one of the world's greatest train journeys. You can also take trains to York, Kalgoorlie and Bunbury.

For motorists the options are vast. Depending on the speed at which you intend to travel, you can either take the major highways to the next regional centre – invariably long drives in themselves – or head into the great Australian outback for a magical mystery tour at your own pace. Always take a map and plenty of water!