Planning your own Holiday in Australia

Probably one of the first questions you should ask yourself is: Do I want to drive around Australia or explore and experience Australia. To provide some assistance, we have researched the following information for to ensure that you get the most out of your holiday.
How large is Australia?	Australia has a land mass of about 7.7 million square kilometres with a coastline of 36,735km.
Travel Destinations	Deciding where you want to travel can be one of the hardest things to decide for your holiday. With the many places in Australia to see, will you have enough time or can you fit it all in? The answer to this question is quite simple?the duration or length of your holiday.
Holiday Cost	The only actual cost which you will know is the cost of the airfare. This does not leave you with much knowledge to plan your holiday budget. It is important then to research the following costs: Accommodation There are many types of accommodation in Australia, from the extremely cheap backpacker hostels (from around AUD$5.00 per night) to the five star resorts. It all depends on what you feel comfortable with as you most certainly would not stay in a hostel with your whole family. Hostels are generally occupied by single people who do not care if they share a room with 5 to 8 other people. Car Rental There are some important factors should be considered when renting car: Cheap Deals Does a cheap deal seem too good to be true? Unless you are dealing with a major car rental company in Australia, you should take the necessary precautions to ensure that you are covered in the event of an accident or any other matter. Always request for a copy of the terms and conditions of rental before you make a reservation. Most major car rental companies in Australia have the terms and conditions available on their websites. Car Rental Companies we recommend are Budget Rent A Car and Sports Car Rentals Online. The only national car rental companies in Australia are Avis Car Rental, Budget Car Rental, Europcar, Thrifty Car Rental & Hertz Car Rental. Running Costs The fuel economy of the vehicle is your continual running cost. While vehicles will travel anywhere up to 660klm per tank of petrol, the petrol tank size is dependant on the size of the vehicle. For example, driving around Sydney for one week with an engine size of 1.3ltr may cost you AUD$40.00 where if the vehicle had an engine capacity of 3.00ltr, then the cost of fuel could be any where around AUD$60.00. Vehicle Condition and Maintenance A newer vehicle could usually be considered to be more fuel efficient and reliable. Food This is dependant on your consumption of course and your preference of food types. As a general guide for the cost of food, toiletries and other essentials, you could visit websites like Coles (http://www.coles.com.au) who are an online version of our food stores in Australia. Attractions Most attractions incur an admission fee so it would be best if you do a little research on the internet. After considering all the factors mentioned above, your holiday in Australia will be rewarding and pleasurable. These details have been provided as a general guide to help you plan a successful holiday and we invite you to our country with sincerity and a smile.