Northside Rentals

Northside Rentals, car and vehicle hire in Perth and Western Australia

Northside Rentals is a Western Australian family company dedicated to vehicle hire. Originally incorporated in 1995 as Balcatta Car Hire, it has grown to manage a fleet of over 2000 vehicles and serves both local residents and visitors and corporate clients. Its head office is located in Welshpool, near Perth Airport, and it has branches in Greenwood, Busselton, Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie.

Available fleet

The company's catalogue covers a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars and sedans to 4WDs, people movers, vans, pick-ups and trucks. The company states that all vehicles are new or late model and receive regular maintenance.

• Small and medium cars, including hybrid models such as the Toyota Corolla or Camry.
• 4WDs and SUVs for travel through natural areas of Western Australia.
• 8 to 12-seat people movers for groups, events and school excursions.
• Double or single cab pick-ups (utes), with models such as Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max.
• Trucks and commercial vans for moving, deliveries or projects.
• Mine spec vehicles and plant equipment, such as excavators and loaders.

Featured offer and conditions

The website advertises rates from $25 per day for a Mitsubishi ASX in Perth, subject to availability and a minimum hire of 28 days. For the MG HS and Corolla Hybrid, it offers unlimited kilometres in the Perth metropolitan area from $35 and $40 per day respectively, with stays of seven days or more and using promotional code SPRING26. The company also offers hybrid vehicles as a lower-consumption option.

Services for businesses and projects

In addition to private hire, Northside Rentals serves corporate accounts across Australia from its Welshpool head office. It has a specialised division, NSR Hire, aimed at the civil, mining and construction sectors, which manages the hire of mine spec vehicles and plant equipment. The company presents itself as a preferred supplier to a growing number of organisations across different sectors.

Perth Airport transfer

The company offers a free shuttle service between Perth Airport terminals and its Welshpool office, located just a few minutes away. The service runs every day between 9:00 and 16:00 and requires booking at least 48 hours in advance. For pick-ups outside office hours, a $15 surcharge applies and the corresponding documentation must be completed 48 hours in advance.

History and structure

Founded as Balcatta Car Hire in 1995, the company has operated for almost three decades under the Northside Rentals brand. Its staff and fleet are organised around the Welshpool and Greenwood offices in the Perth metropolitan area, and the regional branches of Broome, Busselton, Karratha, Port Hedland and Kalgoorlie. The company defines itself as a Western Australian family business and maintains a personalised service approach, willing to tailor hire packages to each customer's needs and budget.

Customer resources

The website includes a mobile app for iOS and Android that allows users to search, book and manage reservations, as well as access exclusive discounts. It also publishes a guide to places to visit on day trips from Perth, such as John Forrest National Park, Serpentine Falls, Penguin Island, Ellis Brook Reserve and the canola fields of the Avon Valley between September and October.

Branches and locations

Welshpool/Perth Airport branch: 28-30 Kewdale Rd, Welshpool, WA 6106

Greenwood branch: 33 Canham Way, Greenwood, WA 6024

Busselton branch: 35 Fairlawn Road, Busselton, WA 6280

Broome branch: 7 Farrell Street, Broome, WA 6725

Karratha branch: 1500 Anderson Road Karratha, WA 6714

Port Hedland branch: 9 Harwell Way, Wedgefield, WA 6721

Kalgoorlie branch: 12 O'Byrne Crescent Broadwood, WA 6430