Hobart Hurricanes rope in Budget Car & Truck Rental as new partner
Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Hobart Hurricanes and Cricket Tasmania have announced a partnership with Budget Car & Truck Rental.
Budget Car & Truck Rental has come on board as Cricket Tasmania’s Official Vehicle Rental Services Partner. The partnership will see the company supply passenger and commercial vehicles to support the cricket-governing body’s operations in Tasmania and interstate.
As partner of the Hobart Hurricanes, Budget Car & Truck Rental will enjoy branding rights across various official team assets, including on the sleeve of the Hurricanes’ playing shirts of their men’s and Women’s BBL teams, while also featuring on their training and off-field apparel. Budget Car & Truck Rental will also have branding exposure at the Hurricanes’ home ground, Ninja Stadium, during their BBL and WBBL home games.
Additionally, the two parties will collaborate on fan engagement activities with the aim of growing cricket across Tasmania.
Alison Turner, General Manager of Partnerships and Infrastructure, Hobart Hurricanes, commented:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Budget Car & Truck Rental as the Official Vehicle Rental Services Partner of the Hobart Hurricanes and Cricket Tasmania. Budget is a trusted and recognisable brand with a strong commitment to supporting local communities, making them a natural fit for our organisation.
“Both the Hurricanes and Tigers programs undertake significant travel throughout Tasmania and across Australia each season, and having a reliable Vehicle Rental Services Partner is essential to supporting our teams, staff and operations. We’re excited about the opportunities this partnership presents and look forward to working together to deliver value for our fans, members and the wider Tasmanian community.”
Anthony Alvernes, Head of Marketing, APAC, Budget Car & Truck Rental, said:
“At Budget Car & Truck Rental, we’re passionate about supporting the communities where our customers live, work and travel, and the Hobart Hurricanes are at the heart of Tasmanian sport.
“This partnership is about more than cricket. It’s about bringing people together, creating opportunities for communities to connect and investing in experiences that create lasting memories for families and fans. We’re excited to work alongside the Hurricanes to help strengthen those connections both on and off the field.”
