Can I visit Canberra and Floriade comfortably without a car?

Keep one or two attractions per day and allow time for transfers. A taxi for an awkward final leg can be a sensible supplement without renting a car for the whole visit.

Check the festival's current shuttle and public-transport advice each year. Event routes, entrances and weekend crowds can change from the older trip reports you read.

Yes, if you choose accommodation around the coach arrival point or a useful light-rail or bus connection. Map the entire trip to Floriade, not only the hotel-to-station segment.