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Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital and one of the most vibrant cities you can visit. The Victorian capital is located on Australia’s south east coast. It’s tucked in from the ocean on Port Phillip with the Mornington Peninsula to one side and the Bellarine Peninsula to the other.

The city centre is easily walkable and well serviced by public transport.. But venture out from the bustling CBD, and you’ll find a wide variety of must-see landmarks that are best reached by car. These include the world-famous Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley wine region, and multiple mountains, including the Dandenong Ranges. Add these destinations to your Melbourne bucket list by using Webjet to book cheap car rental in Melbourne.

 

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Start your search by selecting your desired travel dates with Webjet. You’ll be shown an in-depth list of the many rental cars in Melbourne that are available to book.

From there, you can narrow down the search by limiting your criteria. Do you prefer a certain car rental company? Do you like a specific make and model of car? Or is price the most important factor in your decision? Whatever it is you’re looking for in a rental car, Webjet will help you find the perfect fit while also ensuring you get a fair price.

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Melbourne Airport is home to a variety of car hire companies, including major international brands as well as some more local businesses. You can book a hire car in Melbourne with Ace, Advance, Alamo, Alpha, Apex, Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast Car Rental, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Jucy, National, Sixt, and Thrifty.

Melbourne Airport is one of the main centres for hiring a car in Victoria, but there are plenty of other options available too. You can book car hire in Melbourne CBD and other suburbs around Greater Melbourne like St Kilda, Werribee, and Frankston as well as the neighbouring city of Geelong. Pick-up points in the western suburbs are a good option if you’re planning to visit places west of Melbourne, such as Great Ocean Road or the Bellarine Peninsula. Meanwhile, eastern suburbs like Frankston are a good launching point for visiting the Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island, and Wilsons Promontory.

Melbourne itself is known as the cultural capital of Australia. It’s home to many different museums, a thriving art and theatre scene, a foodie culture, and many of the best cafes and highest quality coffee in Australia. Outside of the city, there’s a lot more to explore around Greater Melbourne, most of which you’ll need to rent a car in Melbourne to get to. Great Ocean Road is renowned as one of the most scenic drives in the world. It covers 243 kilometres along the Victorian coastline and passes major landmarks like Loch Ard Gorge, Twelve Apostles, Great Otway National Park, and Bells Beach. If you’d like to do some hiking, Grampians National Park and Wilsons Promontory are both excellent spots that are about three hours from the city by car.

 

Why Book Car Hire in Melbourne with Webjet?

Webjet takes the stress out of booking a car hire in Melbourne by compiling all the data into one convenient place. There’s no need to bounce from one rental car site to the next or worry about dealing with any dodgy third party websites. Webjet gives peace of mind that you’ll get a good deal while knowing you booked through a reliable source. So you can spend less time researching rental cars and more time planning all the attractions to see and restaurants to check out while you’re in Melbourne.

Once your car rental in Melbourne is sorted, don’t stop there. You can also use Webjet to compare the top flight and hotel deals for your trip to Victoria.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne?

Car hire in Melbourne comes in a variety of price points, depending on the type of car you’re after as well as the time of year you book. Compact cars start around $80 AUD per day, while an SUV starts from rates around $100 AUD per day. You may also notice the price increases a bit during the summer high season and goes down during the winter low season.

Do I have to pay road tolls when driving a hire car in Melbourne?

Chances are you’ll encounter some tolls while driving around, and you’re responsible for the price when you rent a car in Melbourne. Hire cars are usually equipped with an electronic toll reader that keeps track of tolls you go through. You’ll then pay that later when you return the car. One major toll road is CityLink, which includes the M2 between the city and airport and the Burnley Tunnel that connects the CBD to some of the eastern suburbs. There are also tolls along the EastLink, which connects multiple freeways to the southeast of the CBD.

What type of Melbourne hire car should I use?

Compact cars are perfect for city driving and visiting most places around Melbourne. Even in the mountains and national parks, most roads are sealed and accessible by small 2WDs. If you’re planning a visit to the Grampians, you may consider a 4WD that you can use to venture down some of the unsealed roads that you’ll find there. If you’re looking to road trip around Victoria in style, you may even consider a luxury car hire in Melbourne.

Where are the most popular pick-up locations for car rental Melbourne?

The airport is the main place to pick up rental cars in Melbourne. You can pick your car up from the Terminal 1, 2, and 3 car park. If you’d prefer to pick up a car once you’re already in the city, that’s an option too. There are a few places to get a rental car in the CBD as well as in popular suburbs like South Melbourne, the Docklands, and St Kilda.

How do I return my Melbourne car hire?

The most common place to return a rental car is the same place you got it from. However, you may be able to return the car to a different Melbourne location, depending on the rental company’s policy. Either way, you’ll return the keys to an employee or leave them in an after-hours dropbox. To avoid any additional charges, also remember to gas up the car before you return it.

Why use Webjet to book a car rental in Melbourne?

Webjet is a leading travel company in Australia, so you can make a booking without any worry about being scammed. Webjet also allows you to compare all the options for cheap car hire in Melbourne. You can look through all the cars available to see which one will best match your needs for a fair price.

Can you hire a car from Sydney to Melbourne?

Yes, it’s possible to arrange a one-way car rental to Melbourne from Sydney. Use Webjet to compare the different options. Note that the daily rate tends to be higher when you book a one-way rental as opposed to booking a rental that will be returned to the same location.