Cheap Car Rental Melbourne Airport and Budget CBD Car Hire
Melbourne City CBD, Victoria, Australia
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Melbourne is the cultural and sport capital of Australia. an enjoyable city to visit, as is the State of Victoria. You are going to need Car Rental in Melbourne Airport Australia or budget CBD car hire for this trip. You can also pick up a vehicle at Avalon Airport. We have bargain car rentals available and waiting for you. The city is easy to navigate and there are many attractions to see in the city and beyond when you do day trips to explore Victoria. Compare rates for rental cars in Melbourne city CBD and airports in three easy steps. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised at the good deals you will find. |
You will benefit from gaining access to the lowest prices by using our comparison search for all represented companies in Melbourne city CBD and at the airports.
Results for the best Melbourne Airport car hire as will the prices for CBD rental cars will be available to you from Avis, Budget car, Hertz, Thrifty, Bargain Car Rentals, and Enterprise in a few seconds.
The prices you will have before you on your screen are always fully inclusive, so there will be hidden extra charges added to your quote when you arrive at the rental desk to pick up of your vehicle.
We have access to a wide selection of vehicles: mini car rentals, economy class cars for hire, compact, station wagons, estate cars, luxury rentals, SUV rental, 7-seater hire, 9-seater minibus hire and much more.
Results for the best Melbourne Airport car hire as will the prices for CBD rental cars will be available to you from Avis, Budget car, Hertz, Thrifty, Bargain Car Rentals, and Enterprise in a few seconds.
The prices you will have before you on your screen are always fully inclusive, so there will be hidden extra charges added to your quote when you arrive at the rental desk to pick up of your vehicle.
We have access to a wide selection of vehicles: mini car rentals, economy class cars for hire, compact, station wagons, estate cars, luxury rentals, SUV rental, 7-seater hire, 9-seater minibus hire and much more.
Melbourne City CBD Rental Cars Pickup Map
Melbourne Airport, Car Rental Locations and Picking up Rental Cars
Melbourne CBD Car Rentals
The major car rental companies in Melbourne's CBD are well-represented and include Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. Independent car rental companies are also plentiful and can offer good value for money.
Many of the rental companies are located close to Melbourne's Southbank, so if you are staying close to or on the outskirts of the CBD, it should be relatively easy to find both the well represented and independent car rental companies.
Comparisons between the local car hire companies can also be made at Car Hire International, using our search form at the top of this site
Melbourne Airports.
The city is served by two airports, Melbourne Airport (MEL), which has international and domestic flights, and the smaller domestic-only Avalon Airport.
Six car rental companies have offices and facilities on-site at Melbourne Airport. All of them have information desks where bookings can be made in the domestic terminals. Considering the high cost of using taxis, it may be cheaper to hire for a few days if you want to really explore Melbourne and its surroundings.
The following companies have a rental counter at the airport:
A: Bargain Car Rentals Melbourne Airport
B: Budget Car Hire Melbourne Airport
C: Avis Car Hire Melbourne Airport
D: Hertz Car Hire Melbourne Airport
E: Thrifty Rent-a-car Melbourne Airport
F: Enterprise Car Hire
Note that the motorway into Melbourne is a toll road, and cameras will scan your licence plate. All the on-airport rental car companies have some option to pay, or you have up to three days after you travel to buy a Tulla Pass for $5.25.
If you are spending longer in Melbourne then you can buy another pass that will halve the price, but charge you a setup fee which is not good value for a single trip to the airport and back.
We have access to a wide selection of vehicles to rent at the airport and in Melbourne CBD: mini car rentals, economy class cars for hire, compact, station wagons, estate cars, luxury rentals, SUV rental, 7-seater hire, 9-seater minibus hire and much more.
What to See and Do in Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne
Melbourne has wildlife both in and out of the city, and is the gateway to Victoria: Australia's most bio-diverse state - a wildlife and birdwatcher's paradise, even within the city limits. There is great cultural diversity, entertainment and dining experience to be enjoyed in Australia's cultural capital.
Melbourne is a great city for arts, culture, dining, and events. Visitors frequently comment on the "good vibe" of the city, which can only be understood by experiencing it for yourself. There are a wide and varied assortment of attractions and sights, with something for every traveller. Most are located in the City Centre, in close reach of public transport, but as the city is easy to navigate by car, it is advisable to have a vehicle and GPS on hand for the freedom to explore the city and beyond.
Melbourne is a good base for experiencing the other attractions of Victoria, most of which can be reached on day trips, for which you will need the use of a rental car to fully enjoy.
Melbourne is a great city for arts, culture, dining, and events. Visitors frequently comment on the "good vibe" of the city, which can only be understood by experiencing it for yourself. There are a wide and varied assortment of attractions and sights, with something for every traveller. Most are located in the City Centre, in close reach of public transport, but as the city is easy to navigate by car, it is advisable to have a vehicle and GPS on hand for the freedom to explore the city and beyond.
Melbourne is a good base for experiencing the other attractions of Victoria, most of which can be reached on day trips, for which you will need the use of a rental car to fully enjoy.
Driving in Melbourne and Victoria
Melbourne city has wide thoroughfares set out on a simple grid plan. Melbourne's three major freeways: the West Gate, Monash and Tullamarine, are conveniently linked by the CityLink expressway.
Familiarise yourself with some basic road rules:
Hook turns
The hook turn is a road rule specific to Melbourne. To ensure that trams get a clear run through some intersections, drivers turning right must do so from the left-hand lane. It will be signposted if the rule applies to an intersection.
To make a hook turn, simply move forward in the left-hand lane and wait to the far left-hand side of the road. When lights turn orange, and the road is cleared of oncoming traffic, make a wide turn to the right. Read More at Visitmelbourne.com
Make your reservation for a vehicle at great savings on car rental at Melbourne Airport Australia or the variety of car hire in Melbourne CBD.
Be ready to visit and see all the attractions from the get go as you leave the airport. Car Hire International
Read the Melbourne Airport Guide
Familiarise yourself with some basic road rules:
- In Australia cars travel on the left of the road and speed is in kilometres (km) per hour, not miles per hour.
- Speed limit in built up or residential areas is 50km/h but can be less. Look for signage.
- On the open road, the speed limit rises to 100km, and 110km on parts of major highways.
- Speeding is illegal and heavy fines apply if you are caught travelling above the limit by police or speed cameras.
- Seat belts are compulsory in front and back seats. Children must be harnessed in a safety restraint appropriate to their age.
- Using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited except if the phone is fixed to the vehicle in a specially designed holder, and can be operated by the driver without touching any part of the phone. All other functions, including video calls, text and email, are prohibited while driving.
- Pedestrians have right of way at crossings and intersections.
- There is a blood alcohol limit of 0.05. Random breath tests operate around the state in all metropolitan and country areas.
- Drivers are required to carry a licence at all times. International driving licences are acceptable for up to three months, however you will require a Victorian licence after this period.
Hook turns
The hook turn is a road rule specific to Melbourne. To ensure that trams get a clear run through some intersections, drivers turning right must do so from the left-hand lane. It will be signposted if the rule applies to an intersection.
To make a hook turn, simply move forward in the left-hand lane and wait to the far left-hand side of the road. When lights turn orange, and the road is cleared of oncoming traffic, make a wide turn to the right. Read More at Visitmelbourne.com
Make your reservation for a vehicle at great savings on car rental at Melbourne Airport Australia or the variety of car hire in Melbourne CBD.
Be ready to visit and see all the attractions from the get go as you leave the airport. Car Hire International
Read the Melbourne Airport Guide