Cheap Car Hire at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Arrange a cheap car rental for Melbourne Airport (MEL) from VIP Cars and hit the road minutes after you arrive! It doesn’t matter whether you are arriving at Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 1, 2, 3, or 4, you can plan out your Australian adventure as you please, all you have to do is include a car rental to your 'to-do’ pre-trip checklist!
A car rental in Melbourne will help you explore its attractions, its splendid coastlines, and its exceptional CBD area – full of alleys, squares, and beautiful parks – in a carefree manner. Additionally, the city center is just a 30-minute drive from the airport, you can easily reach there in your hired car without having to go through the hassle of commuting in public transportation or expensive taxis. After exploring the city center and other attractions in the city, you can set your route to another destination and return your rented car at a different location, which would be considered a one-way car hire deal. So book your MEL car rental today to ensure a fuss-free experience traversing the incredible roads of Victoria.
Top Car Rental Companies at Melbourne Airport
Listed below are some of the leading car hire companies that work in association with VIP Cars to provide the top and cheapest Melbourne Airport car hire deals.
Ace Rental Cars
Alamo
Bargain Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
Enterprise
Europcar
Hertz
Keddy by Europcar
National
Sixt
Thrifty Car Rental
FlexWays
Car Rental Desks at Melbourne Airport (MEL)
The car hire counters of companies like Hertz, Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Sixt, Dollar, National, Thrifty, etc. are situated in the terminal building. Most companies have their branches on the ground level of the airport terminal car park (underneath the ParkRoyal Hotel) at Terminals 1, 2 & 3.
Car rental companies like Bargain, Ace, East Coast, and Flexways provide shuttle service at the airport. Their branches are just a few minutes drive from the airport. You can follow the instructions provided on your Rental Confirmation Voucher to know how to reach the rental site using the shuttle bus.
Car Rental Return at Melbourne Airport
Keep your car in the right lane when traveling on Arrival Drive and enter the lane dedicated for the rental returns. Look for the car rental return signage and follow them to find the car park area. Find one of the vacant parking bays provided by your supplier and carefully park your car there.
After-hours Car Rental Return at Melbourne Airport
Most companies allow after-hour rental returns. After you have parked the car in the car park at the airport, make sure to drop the car keys and completed contract in the drop box situated in the car return area.
While all the relevant information regarding your car rental, such as pick-up & drop-off instructions, required documents, etc., will be mentioned in the Rental Confirmation Voucher, you can reach out to us in case of confusion or assistance.
Self-drive Car Rental Categories at Melbourne Airport
Millions of passengers – with their unique needs and purposes – pass through Melbourne Airport into Australia every year. Keeping this fact in mind, VIP Cars and its partners make sure that a variety of cars are made available to rent at the airport, including 7-12 seater vans and premium cars. Here are a few car categories that you can expect to come across while booking your car rental for Melbourne Airport with us:
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EconomyToyota Yaris Automatic or Similar
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Van/MinivanToyota Estima or similar
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SUVMitsubishi Outlander or similar
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LuxuryBMW 3 Series or similar
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ConvertibleBMW 2 Series Convertible or similar
Popular Melbourne Airport Car Hire Deal Types
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Short-term Car Rental
With us, you can easily rent a car for a short duration at Melbourne Airport. Our short-term deals include daily and weekly rentals that can be booked for a day, weekend, week, two weeks, etc., at low prices. Please bear in mind that if you need to rent a car just for a couple of hours, the supplier is going to charge you for the whole 24 hours.
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Long-term Car Rental
For all your long-term travel plans, you can count on us to provide you with the best and most affordable mobility solutions. We have a diverse selection of monthly car rentals in all sizes. So whether you need to book a car for a month, three months, six months, or more, you will find the cheapest deals on our platform.
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Last-minute Car Rental
No matter if renting a car was a last-minute requirement or you forgot to reserve it in advance, we have a host of economical last-minute car rental deals delivered by the top car suppliers in Melbourne. From economy to luxury cars, there are a multitude of options for you to consider when reserving a last-minute car rental at Melbourne Airport.
Car Rental Return Locations Near Melbourne Airport
With VIP Cars, the renters can return their rental cars in Melbourne at a place of their choice, provided the location is covered by us. You can use the 'Different Drop-off Location’ section on our search engine to change your drop-off location.
- Melbourne Downtown
- Southern Cross Station
- Camberwell
- Melbourne City
- Richmond
- Clayton
- Maidstone
- Preston
Melbourne Airport Car Rental Tips
- Making a thorough comparison among the Melbourne Airport car rental deals is one of the keys to securing a better and cheaper deal. You can compare the top deals made available by the leading suppliers using our platform.
- Most suppliers provide add-on services that enable you to add extras while reserving a rental car. Based on the availability at the rental desk during vehicle pick-up, you can hire a child booster seat, infant seat, toddler seat, GPS, etc. at a nominal price.
- Keep all the requisite documents, including your driver’s license, IDP, ID proof, and Rental Confirmation Voucher, handy when going to pick up your rental car.
- Aim to book a car at least a week in advance to ensure you score the best and cheapest deal.
One-way Car Rental Trips from Melbourne Airport
Domestic one-ways are permitted by almost all the car rental suppliers at VIP Cars and therefore, you can choose to drop off your car somewhere else in Australia. With us, you can easily opt for a different drop-off spot in other Australian cities like Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Albury, Townville, and Mackay.
We have compiled a list of popular one-way car rental trips from Melbourne Airport:
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Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport
Distance: 847 km Route: National Highway M31 and M31 -
Melbourne Airport to Adelaide Airport
Distance: 732.5 km Route: National Highway A8 -
Melbourne Airport to Canberra Airport
Distance: 647.5 km Route: National Highway M31 and Hume Hwy/M31 -
Melbourne Airport to Gold Coast Airport
Distance: 1,656.3 km Route: M31
Best Things to Do in Melbourne, Australia
If you only have a day or two and would like to explore the best of Melbourne City before heading to other cities in Australia, here are some of the top attractions that you should definitely consider visiting when in the city.
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- The Melbourne Zoo
- Eureka Tower & its Observation Deck
- St. Paul’s Cathedral, Melbourne
Popular Road Trips from Melbourne Airport
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Great Ocean Road
- Best Highlights
- The Twelve Apostles, Bells Beach, Lorne
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Phillip Island
- Best Highlights
- Summerland Beach (Dolphin spotting), Phillip Island Historical Society Museum, San Remo
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Mornington Peninsula
- Best Highlights
- McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Peninsula Hot Springs, Sorrento
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Yarra Valley
- Best Highlights
- Coombe, Yarra Glen, Healesville
About Melbourne Airport
| IATA: | MEL |
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| Address: | Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia |
Featuring four terminals (T1, T2, T3, and T4), Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the major international airport serving the city of Melbourne. Besides offering direct flights to approximately 33 domestic destinations, Melbourne Airport also offers flights to Asia, Europe, Pacific, and North and South America. The annual visitors at this airport range in millions. Virgin Australia, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, etc. are some of the top airlines that operate from Melbourne Airport.
Facilities at Melbourne Airport
- Multi-currency ATMs and foreign exchange
- Medical centre
- Mobile charging stations
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lounges
- Duty-free & luxury shopping
- Cafes & restaurants
FAQs - Car Hire Melbourne Airport
Making an advance booking is one of the best ways to avail cheaper prices for car rentals at Melbourne Airport. We at VIP Cars offer the most affordable prices on rental cars, so booking with us can help you save some extra money.
Documents needed to rent a car at Melbourne Airport: An original & valid driver’s license, International Driving Permit (IDP) if the main license is not in the Latin language, and proof of identity such as a passport. A credit card in the main driver’s name is required to pay the security deposit.
SUV rentals are the most popular car hire type in Melbourne. Depending upon your trip type, you can choose the most suitable car rental for yourself. An economy car rental is popular among budget travelers, a van/minivan is popular among renters traveling in bigger groups, and a luxury car rental is popular among people looking to travel with utmost comfort.
The minimum age to hire a car in Melbourne is 21 years. If you are any less than 25, you may have to pay an additional Young Driver’s Surcharge. Some suppliers rent their high-end cars to only those who are above 30 years old.
The final rental quote depends on multiple factors, majorly the choice of pick-up/drop-off location and rental period. So if you want to know about the live car hire prices at Melbourne Airport, you can explore the deal types available with us by using our search engine. Compare the options and select a deal that best suits your requirements in terms of budget.
VIP Cars is a reputed car rental comparison platform that makes it quick and easy for customers to compare the top deals offered by the best suppliers in the market. Our solid association with global brands allows us to display their deals at competitive prices.
Hertz, Sixt, Thrifty, Avis, Budget, East Coast, and Enterprise are among the best car rental companies providing their services at MEL Airport. Explore our selection of available deals to book one at a low price with the supplier of your choice.
Yes, you can rent a car for 24 hours (one day) from Melbourne Airport. It is counted as a short-term rental deal which is offered by several suppliers stationed at the airport. You can easily reserve one with us at a budget-friendly price.
Yes. VIP Cars, in association with global car hire brands, offers low-priced one-way rentals from Melbourne Airport. While entering your trip details in our booking form, make sure to click on the 'Different Drop-off Location’ button and select Sydney Airport as your return spot.