Self-Drive

At Des’s self drive we offer a range of hire buses ready to go when you need it. All our vehicles are reliable, comfortable, regularly serviced and economical, making them ideal for driving around town or on longer journeys around the region. WIth our SELF-DRIVE service you can take the wheel yourself or opt for one of our charter bus tours for convenient stress free travel.

Self-drive

We are here to help you avoid the hassle of having to organise multiple vehicles and drivers. Self-drive is the best easy and cost effective way to keep your group together for the whole journey, wherever you need to go. We also offer a range of extras to make your trip even easier. We have compatible booster seats available with all our mini buses. Offer multiple vehicle options with wheelchair access, and even have fully enclosed luggage trailers available for hire.

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Our Fleet

FAQ

Do the vehicles come with seatbelts?

Yes, wearing seatbelts is compulsory, not a choice, and seatbelt and child restraint laws apply in South Australia.

We sure do! We have a key locker for bus collection and a hole in the office door for key drop. We will send an email with all the instructions once we have full payment and copies of licences sent to us.

We have parking spaces at the front near our office and out the back along the fence that runs parallel with the expressway. If there are none available (very rare), please make sure you find a spot that will not be in the way of the driveways or buses that may need to get out.

Yes, we can deliver to and collect from the airport. Please contact our staff for more information.

When we charter a group – No. If you are self-driving, you will have to apply for a limited liquor licence. This must be purchased online at least 2 weeks prior to the date of travel. Please visit www.cbs.sa.gov.au for more info.

A quick tidy up of rubbish and a floor sweep if needed please, we can do the rest. A fee will be charged if excessive cleaning is required.

Please call the office if inside office hours or our after-hours mobile on 0418 336 800

If an accident happens with another vehicle and the police do not need to be called, you’ll need to write down or take a photo of the other driver’s licence, their number plate, phone number and any photos of the damage caused.

You will be required to fill out an incident report when you return, and the manager will follow it up.

Can we bring walking frames and prams on the bus?

We can cater for foldable walking frames, prams, and foldable wheelchairs by hiring a trailer. It is not safe to have these inside the vehicle.

50% or 1st day rental cost is due upon booking. We can take credit card over the phone or money can be deposited into our bank account. The balance (if any) is due 1 week prior to travel. Bond amount of the insurance excess ($3,000, $800 or $550) is required if the full amount has been paid without a credit card (debit card or bank transfer), this will be refunded to you once the bus has been brought back in satisfactory condition.

If you are unfortunate and are involved in an accident, all buses are covered with a If you are unfortunate and are involved in an accident, all buses are covered with a $4,700 excess, meaning you will need to pay $4,700. You can reduce the excess further by paying $40 per day to reduce to $2,000.

Where less than 1 weeks’ notice is provided: 1 day rental cost

Unfortunately, there is no storage in any vehicle. We advise towing a trailer (rent one of ours or pop on your own) if you have all seats occupied.

All our vehicles have 2 anchor points installed. If you require more, please let us know and we can pop more in for you.

Yes, all our vehicles (besides our wheelchair access van) have tow balls fitted.

Yes. We do not charge extra; however, we do require copies of all drivers’ licences on file.

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Thank you for submitting your request. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

You need to call and book on 133377 as the online system doesn’t cater for specialised vehicles due to limited availability.