Niall Preece

Confirm the rental company's exact after-hours return point, key procedure and fuel rule in writing.

Keep the card and any proof needed until the refund or balance decision is complete.

Compare the total rate and walking routes to food and attractions before choosing.

Compare tours by walking demands, pickup location and time at stops rather than the number of places listed.

Pick South Bank if a riverside family day is the priority, or New Farm if neighbourhood cafés and parks fit better.

Confirm the terminal named on the current cruise documents; Brisbane has used different port facilities over time.

Plan a riverside walk and one food stop, then check ferry access for an easy change of scene.

If the pass cannot meet the flight, compare a prebooked car, taxi or overnight airport stay without treating the pass as a reason to take a risky route.

Pick a base with lift access and convenient transport, then choose one main outing per day.

Choose one waterfront or riverside area, then plan the airport return before adding a second neighbourhood.

Choose a place with a confirmed lunch booking and enough seating time for conversation.

Compare a prebooked taxi with on-demand rideshare for that hour, and allow for the possibility of few drivers nearby.