Car hire at Melbourne Airport

To hire a car, you need to be at least 21 years of age and have an up-to-date driver’s licence. If you are not an Australian national, then you will also need to present a valid passport. When it comes to payment, you can pay using all major credit cards. These must be in the name of the lead driver. You can pay with most major debit cards too; however, there is a requirement for a security deposit with this payment method and some companies won’t allow it.

It’s important that you stick to the rules of the road when you’re driving, so that you don’t injure anyone or get pulled over by the police. Everyone in both the front and back of the car must wear a seatbelt. If you want to use your mobile phone you may do so, but you need to have a completely hands-free system. Drink driving is taken very seriously, so it’s wise to avoid consuming alcohol well in advance of driving. If you are found to have more than 0.05% blood alcohol content, you will be prosecuted accordingly. The general speed limits are 110 km/h for motorways, 100 km/h on rural roads and 50 km/h in towns and cities.

When you get a car hire at Melbourne Airport, you can choose one which is better for the environment. For instance, a hybrid car, like a Toyota from Thrifty, is more economical with fuel compared to standard cars, so it releases fewer carbon emissions into the atmosphere. Likewise, an electric car, such as a Kia from Alpha, doesn’t use petrol, so it’s also kind to the atmosphere.  

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Big Boy Car Rentals ($26/day), Alpha ($30/day) and Simba Car Hire ($33/day).

On average a car hire at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) costs $84 per day.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Thrifty, Avis, Sixt, Alamo, Alpha, and Dollar.