Melbourne Car Hire: Airport, City and Day Trips
Quick summary: Melbourne car hire is most useful for day trips beyond the city. Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine has car hire desks in its terminals, Avalon Airport near Geelong suits trips to the Great Ocean Road, and city and suburban locations let you collect a car only on the days you need it. Inside the city, trams, tolls and parking make public transport the easier choice.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Main airport | Melbourne (Tullamarine) |
| Second airport | Avalon, near Geelong |
| City pickups | CBD and suburbs |
| City driving | Trams, tolls and parking |
| Best use | Day trips |
| Tours | Featured tours |
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Where can you hire a car in Melbourne?
| Pickup | Guide |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Airport | Melbourne Airport car hire |
| Avalon Airport | Avalon Airport car hire |
| City and suburbs | Driving in Melbourne |
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Where can you drive from Melbourne?
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What do you need?
A full driver’s licence and a credit card. If your licence isn’t in English, carry an International Driving Permit. Drivers under 25 or over 65 may pay a surcharge on some cars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
At Melbourne Airport, Avalon Airport and city and suburban locations.
Not for the city; it’s useful for day trips.
If your licence isn’t in English.
Drivers under 25 may pay a surcharge.