Overdrive Car Hire

48 reviews

92 Harrington St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

www.overdrivecarhire.com.au

+61362319790

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Overdrive Car Hire is a Car leasing service located at 92 Harrington St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia. It has received 48 reviews with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

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Hours

Monday8:30AM-4:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM-4:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM-4:30PM
Thursday9AM-12PM
Friday9AM-12PM
Saturday8:30AM-4:30PM
Sunday8:30AM-4:30PM

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  • The address of Overdrive Car Hire: 92 Harrington St, Hobart TAS 7000, Australia

  • Overdrive Car Hire has 4.9 stars from 48 reviews

  • Car leasing service

  • "I rented a manual MX5-RF from Overdrive with pickup from Hobart Airport and drop off at Hobart CBD location"

    "The most simplest, quickest form of picking up your hire car, great idea !! Arrived at the airport and walked straight into the carpark to where my email said my car would be, entered the number on the box to get the car keys and then loaded the car, which was like brand new"

    "Overdrive saved our holiday"

    "If you're coming to Tassie don't hire a boring car"

    "Our group loved the vehicles from Overdrive Car Hire for our Tour in Tasmania"

Reviews

  • Andrew Banh

I rented a manual MX5-RF from Overdrive with pickup from Hobart Airport and drop off at Hobart CBD location. I had an absolutely awesome time with the car, pick-up was the smoothest process I’ve had with a hire car. I received a call from Overdrive a week before confirming all details, and received an email detailing pickup for the car from a lock-box with a number combination. From the plane to driving away within 10 minutes! I didn’t receive instructions for drop off at the city location and had to drop it off after hours, so I couldn’t reach the office phone. Be sure to confirm with the office for drop off details beforehand! Luckily, there were no issues with parking and the staff found the car the next morning with no issues there. I will definitely be renting again from Overdrive the next time I visit Tasmania!

  • Robert Peters

The most simplest, quickest form of picking up your hire car, great idea !! Arrived at the airport and walked straight into the carpark to where my email said my car would be, entered the number on the box to get the car keys and then loaded the car, which was like brand new. Drove the car for our trip and then filled the car back up by the airport and dropped the car back off in the carpark space I had picked it up from and then locked it and put the key in the drop off box. Why wait around at the other big hire companies to have to sign wavers and show your drivers licence etc when you can do all that up front and simply walk straight out of the airport and collect your car - great idea and one I will use again.

  • xav carmic0

Overdrive saved our holiday. When the car hire company we booked a vehicle with gave us 70 minutes notice (by email) of being unable to provide a vehicle, Overdrive were able to rent us a car. The staff were understanding of our predicament and provided face to face friendly service. The car available was a very nice Jaguar, which was a pleasure to drive, albeit more expensive than we had planned when we booked with the other company. Had we known about Overdrive some months ago we would have booked with them at that time. We had a very positive experience with them.

  • Harvey S

If you're coming to Tassie don't hire a boring car. IMO Tasmania has the best driving roads in the world and hardly any traffic. I've used Overdrive twice now, once via pickup from their office and once via the Airport. Both times the services was fantastic and the Airport pickup fantastically seamless! I hired the MX5 which is made for the Tassie roads. They are a bit expensive but I've never regretted it after driving the cars. My only advice to them would be to get a bigger selection of cars. A nice Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio perhaps?

  • Matt Von Wald

Our group loved the vehicles from Overdrive Car Hire for our Tour in Tasmania. Everyone was eager to get behind the wheel of the Boxter and it didn't disappoint. The handling of that car was next level with power to match. We agreed that the BMW i430M was the comfort car of the trip also with firm handling and performance. The surprise package was the MX5 - great handling and responsive little car that loved the tight twisting corners and long sweeping bends. Overall we were all very impressed and will do this again.

  • Daniel Hockin

Easy to book. Good communication and simple check in/out in Hobart. Only thing I was disappointed in was that I was told I had booked an MX-5 Soft top, but they had changed it to a folding hardtop RF. It was still an awesome car for the Tassie roads with the 6spd box, 2L NA engine and great handling. Would have been nice to have seat warmers, but fortunately wasn't too cold. Great experience - why hire an appliance when you can enjoy your destination and be immersed in it?

  • John Nicholls

Hiring an MX-5 for a week was a real bucket-list experience, and Overdrive made it easy and enjoyable. Booking, pick-up (city) and drop-off (airport) went without a hitch, emails before and during the hire period were answered promptly, and the bond was refunded within a few days. The car was beautifully presented. Looking forward to tackling Tasmania's twisty roads again--perhaps in the Mini or the BMW! (If you're hiring the MX-5 for a two-person road trip--pack light!)

  • Peter McGuinn

This was the best experience with a hire car company ever. I booked over the phone and my experience starting from there was amazing. Pick-up was smooth and no fuss. I drove the Audi Q7 which was a dream to drive. I then dropped off at the airport. Within the week I had received my bond back without having to chase the company or deal with any false claims which I have had from other hire companies. Highly recommend Overdrive and would definitely deal with them again.

  • Qalam Haroun

Positive experience and wonderful customer service from Joseph and Anna. It was a later booking but Joseph made all the arrangements during Easter weekend. Drive Car reserves lots are strategically located at the corner of huge rental lot at Hobart Airport. Car is received clean and in good order. The premium is not just for the vehicle but the experience of a grand road trip in a comfortable and confident transport. Thank you Joseph and Anna

  • Scott Taylor

We hired the Mercedes for our weeks holiday in Tasmania. The car was easy to locate and access as soon as we arrived in Hobart. The car itself was immaculate and the handy short cuts card explaining how to use the car was a great surprise. Returning the car was simple and bond return was quick. Will definitely be using again for future holidays and can't recommend highly enough. Thanks for making my 50th birthday memorable

  • martin higgins

Fantastic experience , I hired the Merc SLK 350 . The pick up and drop off of the car was seamless and the staff were more than friendly . The car itself was immaculate and a pure dream to drive on the great Tassie roads . I would happily recommend Overdrive for hiring high end vehicles to travel Tassie and its great driving roads . Would do it again in a heart beat .

  • Richard Barrett

A very good experience overall.Booking carried out by internet and phone(thanks Amie,very helpful).Straightforward pick-up from airport and a fabulous week's driving east coast Tasmania in Alfa Romeo Giulia,a superb car.Easy drop-off in city at week's end.Will definitely be a return customer,although deciding on next hire car will be a tough choice.

  • Michael Smith

Great service from Joseph at Overdrive. We had placed a deposit of $200 for an earlier planned trip that was scuppered by COVID, but Overdrive carried this credit forward until our recent trip when we finally got to go to Tassie. The Mini Cooper S was fun, and the whole collection and return process was straightforward. Not cheap, but recommended.

  • Claire Szatsznajder

Such a great car, experience and service! The staff at Overdrive were so helpful and accommodating. It was such an easy, seamless experience. The car was beautiful and it made for a perfect weekend in Tasmania. We will definitely use them again and I couldn't recommend them more highly!

  • Aaron Hanlon

Hi Overdrive team I just want to say a big thank you to Joseph and John and Anna for everything with the help of my booking for the BMW 430I it was an amazing car to drive the style was sleek couldn’t fault it loved every moment of it Will be back again hopefully rent the Porsche haha

  • Fazil Amin

Excellent service from the initial phone call with the associate to the Car being dropped off at the hotel with ease off dropoff at the airport prior to my flight back home. Would highly recommend and use again. thanks for a great customer service. Regards Fazil

  • Ivan ZiHao Tan

I had the best experience rental a vehicle from Overdrive! Everything from booking until return was straightforward! If you want to find premium vehicles in Hobart, overdrive is the place to go! They have a huge range and I enjoyed rolling in their MX-5!

  • Thomas Esprester

We hired a Mazda MX5 convertible for a week from Overdrive and the car was fantastic. The check in and drop off of the car was painless and the service exceptional. We loved the car and had a great time. Would definitely recommend them. Tom

  • JBB

Highly recommended. I did a 1400km lap of Tassie over a week in the MX5 and it was fantastic. It's definitely worth paying extra to get a fun car as there are so many great driving roads. Overdrive were professional and easy to deal with.

  • Monica G

Great experience. I have no complaints whatsoever. Car was ready for us to pick up at the airport with documentation already completed. Drop off was easy. The whole process was seamless and the car was fun to drive. Thank you!

  • Nicky Crane

Fantastic, friendly, awesome service from the first booking to the final drop off. An amazing, fun experience for us to be able to hire and drive a car we would normally only ever dream about!

  • Fabian Ring

I've rented the BMW's twice with Overdrive and the ease of service has always been outstanding. Couldn't recommend them more highly, and looking forward to my wife and my next hire

  • David Putt

It was great to visit Tasmania and drive a unique car. Overdrive have a good choice, and booking / collection / return was easy. I wish there were options such as this in Sydney.

  • cwenz84

What a fantastic experience it was to do some of Australia's best driving roads in a Porsche. The car turned heads everywhere we went. Great company, great service, great car.

  • Jason Sharp

Hired a JCW Mini Cooper S from Overdrive. Great service and communication. Easy pick up and drop off at Hobart airport. Had great fun zipping around! Highly recommended

  • Marlos Henrique

Old cars, very long credit card refund process, they should be using pre-authorization on the credit card rather than refunding your security deposit after one month!

  • Ruob Yan

Smooth, friendly and hassle-free process with Overdrive. Rented a BMW 430i convertible which was in great shape and delightful for a roadtrip around Tasmania.

  • Adrian Sawers

Excellent no fuss service, super friendly and helpful people, the car was amazing. We can’t wait to return and we will be renting another car from overdrive.

  • Ian Peacock

The Alfa Romeo Guilia was a fantastic drive, perfect for the twisty mountain roads on our tour of Tasmania. I would do all over again, Thankyou Overdrive.

  • Luke Garland

Hired the MX5 for 2 days. Picked up from airport and had a convenient return also. Such a great experience and the highlight of our short stay in Hobart.

  • Ben Markey

My wife and I had a fantastic 8 days driving the Ford Mustang down the east coast , everything was as promised with no surprises . Thanks Overdrive

  • Sally Jones

Our car through another company was cancelled 2 hours prior to collection.The team in the office were very helpful in sorting the situation.

  • Gary Condon

Customer service was great, collection prompt and drop-off carefree. Our Alfa Romeo Giulia honestly made our trip to Tasmania way more fun!

  • Garry Jacques

Excellent communication and the car was all we wanted it to be - a great experience all round. Will use again.

  • Aldx Laing

Very easy to deal with, and a phenomenal experience in a phenomenal car!

  • Leandra Micallef

Smooth booking, super efficient collection and an immaculate vehicle.

  • Sarah Higgins

A fantastic team wtih great customer serivce and even better cars!

  • Andrew Phan

Lovely bunch of guys, quick and easy hires of very nice cars

  • Sam H

Great service, fantastic car, would 100% recommend.

  • Jeff Meyers

Great cars, great service - great everything!!

  • Karyn Martin

Overpriced and not much choice

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