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Flying down to Melbourne? With us you’ll get great deals from the best car rental companies in Australia. We have offers from Avis, Thrifty, Budget, Hertz and Europcar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Car Hire Melbourne to Adelaide & Sydney

Can I book a one way car rental from Melbourne to Adelaide?

Yes, most of our suppliers offer one way rentals to Adelaide and from Melbourne to Sydney as well as to other destinations around the country. Just uncheck the “Return to the same location" option and enter your return location into the appropriate field. Other popular routes include from Melbourne to Brisbane and from Melbourne to Perth. It’s also worth remembering that for longer trips you’ll often get lower rates which can be especially helpful for interstate one way trips.

Car Hire Melbourne CBD

Are there car rental depots in Melbourne CBD?

Yes, to select a city location enter “Melbourne, VIC" into the field labelled Pickup. You can click the Choose from address options message to further select a specific location.

Minivan & 8-Seater Car Rental

We’re travelling in a group and need a large car – preferably a minivan or 8-seater. Are they available?

Several of our suppliers offer 8-seater car hire and minivan hire. Use our search tool as you would for any other car – enter your travel dates and pickup location. Once you receive a list of available vehicles and rates you can sort the list by vehicle category. Keep in mind that 8-seaters are very popular around Christmas and Easter and they run out fast – book early to avoid disappointment.

Places Around Melbourne

Once you get your rental car you might want to explore Victoria. Here are some ideas for day trips in the area:

  • Lorne
  • The Dandenongs
  • Flinders

Car Hire at Melbourne Airport

Should you rent at the airport? Many frequent travellers say: yes. Being able to get your car right at the airport minutes after walking out of the terminal is a huge time-saver. Depending on the details of your trip you may want to check rates at alternative depots, however don’t be scared of airport rates. Use our comparison tool at the top of the page to check them out, you might be pleasantly surprised.