Is it cheaper to drive or use public transport Australia?

If you ONLY use the public transport and do not have a car it is a lot cheaper. If you do have a car the FIXED costs are high ( depreciation, insurance, registration) and the incremental costs are low. When you take public transport you are also paying for the fixed cost of that as well.



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To travel 25,000kms around Australia in one year, you'd need to have around $25,400 set aside for a car and caravan trip. We found about $17,400 of that would need to go towards paying for powered camping sites, while the remaining cost of close to $8,000 would go towards fuel.

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If you really want to save money and travel cheaply, make some friends, rent a car or campervan, and drive around the country. This allows you to share the costs with others (and if you rent a campervan, gives you a place to sleep). It is much, much cheaper than any other travel option.

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The trains, buses, trams and ferries are modern and comfortable (mostly air-conditioned). The stations and terminals are looked after and monitored with 24-hour CCTV. Uniformed and plain-clothed security guards patrol stations and terminals and at times, also ride on the vehicles to ensure the safety of all.

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Sydney is the only city in Australia with a rapid transit system. The Sydney Metro network currently consists of one 36 km driverless line, connecting Tallawong and Chatswood.

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Melbourne offers free tram rides within the city centre. To use public transport outside of the free tram zone, you need to purchase a myki card. You can purchase a myki card from retail outlets displaying the myki sign, visitor centres and at train stations. Use your myki card on trains, trams and buses.

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Whether it's hotels, ski lift passes, car hire or cruises, Australia has a reputation as an expensive destination. It's all down to Australia's high wages, travel operators will tell you.

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