Car Hire Tullamarine
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Tullamarine car hire information
| Pick-up location | Tullamarine |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Passenger van, People mover, Premium SUV, SUV |
| Hire locations | 10 |
| Airport locations | 4 |
| Popular agencies | Economy Rent a Car, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Europcar, Hertz |
Cheap car hire in Tullamarine
| $28/day | Economy |
| $34/day | Compact |
| $46/day | Intermediate |
| $47/day | Full-size |
| $60/day | SUV |
| $72/day | People mover |
| $77/day | Full-size SUV |
| $95/day | Passenger van |
| $84/day | Premium SUV |
| $37/day | Compact SUV |
| $50/day | Intermediate SUV |
Tullamarine car hire reviews and directory
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Monday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 16:00 |
Car hire locations in or near Tullamarine
When to book a car hire in Tullamarine
Top tips for hiring a car in Tullamarine
- Make the most of suburban Tullamarine with a hire car that’ll let you explore Melbourne’s city and northern regions. Tullamarine doesn’t have a direct public transport connection to the CBD, with a trip to the city requiring a combination of buses and trains. A hire car will allow you to drive to popular attractions such as Cliff Harvey Lagoon Reserve and Melbourne Zoo in less than 15min, while bus journeys average closer to 1h.
- The majority of hire companies, including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty, have their offices across the walkway from Terminal 2 at Melbourne International Airport (MEL). Europcar has their reception desk underneath PARKROYAL Hotel across from Terminal 3, while Enterprise have their office in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1. Vehicles are within walking distance in the T123 car park.
- There are several railway level crossings around Tullamarine and you need to be careful to adhere to the boom gates while driving; don’t cross over the tracks until the sirens have stopped ringing. The Tullamarine Fwy is a toll road and if you plan on using it, you should check that your hire car has an electronic tag. Hook turns requiring drivers to turn right from the left lane are common in Melbourne’s CBD. Enter the intersection slowly and wait at the painted white line for the lights to turn orange before turning.
- Peak-hour traffic is worst in Tullamarine from 07:00–09:30 and 14:00–17:00. Congestion can bank up significantly along major arterial roads Tullamarine Fwy and Western Ring Rd travelling inbound (towards the CBD) in the morning and outbound in the evening. It’s best to avoid these bottlenecks during these periods and use alternate routes, such as Pascoe Vale Rd. Melbourne can experience dense clouds of fog that limit visibility on roads; remember to use headlights and reduce speed if driving in these conditions.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Tullamarine for $24 or less
- Book your car hire in Tullamarine at least 3 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport car hire locations in Tullamarine are around 28% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Mini car hires in Tullamarine are around 66% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Tullamarine
Some car hire companies in Tullamarine which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Europcar, Alamo and Budget
On average a car hire in Tullamarine costs $31 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Economy Rent a Car ($36/day), Europcar ($47/day) and keddy by Europcar ($49/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar 70-90 Garden Drive 3043 (2 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Tullamarine is $6.46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $77 and $103, depending on the car size.
Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Tullamarine.
Car hire companies onsite at Melbourne airport include Europcar, CarHood, Alamo, Ace Rental Cars, Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast Car Rentals, Hertz, Enterprise, Atlas Car & Truck Rental and Avis.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, CarHood, Alamo, Ace Rental Cars, Bargain Car Rentals, Hertz, Enterprise, Budget, Atlas Car & Truck Rental and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Compact car hire in Tullamarine costs $29 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in Tullamarine costs $28 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Tullamarine costs $54 per day, on average.
In Tullamarine, cars are most frequently hired at CarHood Serviced By Enterprise Redspot (4 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Tullamarine costs $217 per week ($31 per day).
On average a car hire in Tullamarine costs $929 per month ($31 per day).
A compact hire car makes life on Tullamarine roads easy as they can weave in and out of traffic lanes. Smaller makes also deliver outstanding fuel efficiency. If you need more space, a full-size hire car offers additional comfort and storage in the boot.
Unless otherwise indicated, speed limits in urban areas of Tullamarine are 50 km/h. Major arterial roads increase to 60 km/h, while highways are usually set at 100 km/h. School zones of 40 km/h are enforced between 08:00–09:30 and 14:30–16:00 with yellow signage in place.
Prices generally vary between approximately A$ 1.35–1.45, which is below the Australian average. Petrol stations are relatively consistent with prices across Tullamarine and there’s no need to waste energy trying to find the cheapest option.
Westfield Airport West has free parking in the heart of Tullamarine. Melbourne International Airport has daily rates from roughly A$ 23 with shuttle services directly to the terminal building. You can also find unrestricted parking spaces in the residential streets of Tullamarine, like Broadmeadows Rd.