Cheap Car Rental & Van Rental in Melbourne

Frequently asked questions about renting a car & car rental in Melbourne

Which car rental companies are near or in Melbourne?

There are over 18 car rental companies in Melbourne. Car rental companies such as Avis Car & Truck Rental on Hotel Como 630 Chapel Street South Yarra, Redspot on 34 60 Little Collins Street, Europcar City on 89 Franklin Street, Hertz Pullman Hotel Albert Park on 65 Queens Road, Thrifty Car & Truck Rental Richmond on 393 Bridge Road Richmond, East Coast Cbd on 103 228 Abeckett Street, Enterprise on 34 60 Little Collins Street, Redspot on 124 Thistlethwaite Street South, Sixt on 230 Abeckett Street, Thrifty Car & Truck Rental on Southern Cross Station Shop 10 99 Spencer Street Docklands, Enterprise on 124 Thistlethwaite Street South, Europcar Southern Cross Station on Spencer St Southern Cross Station, Europcar South on 50 54 Clarendon Street Southbank, Europcar Richmond on 26 Swan Street Richmond, Hertz South Yarra on 408 Punt Road South Yarra, Thrifty Car & Truck Rental South on 166 Montague Street South, Hertz Flinders Street on 114 Flinders Street, Budget South Yarra on Ground Floor 630 Chapel Street South Yarra, etc.

Do I need a credit card for car rental in Melbourne?

You can make a booking without a credit card with autoprio.com. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up in Melbourne, since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How can I find car rental near me in Melbourne?

Do a search for Melbourne. Then take a look at our map of hire car companies to find the best rental cars near you in Melbourne from companies such as Europcar City on 89 Franklin Street, Hertz Flinders Street on 114 Flinders Street, Thrifty Car & Truck Rental on Southern Cross Station Shop 10 99 Spencer Street Docklands, Avis Car & Truck Rental on Hotel Como 630 Chapel Street South Yarra, Thrifty Car & Truck Rental South on 166 Montague Street South, Redspot on 34 60 Little Collins Street, Thrifty Car & Truck Rental Richmond on 393 Bridge Road Richmond, Hertz South Yarra on 408 Punt Road South Yarra and others.

What types of car can I rent in Melbourne?

The supply of rental cars varies during the season but you can usually rent car types such as intermediate elite, mini cars, hybrid cars, standard cars, minibus, estate, fullsize elite, premium cars, fullsize cars, 9 seater minivan, large truck-lorry, moped, small suv, intermediate, minivan, 5 seater minivan, exotic cars, luxury elite, electric cars, suv, medium suv, special cars, mini elite, economy cars, jeep, luxury cars, convertible, small-medium truck-lorry, 7 seater minivan, cargo van, economy elite, compact elite, compact cars in Melbourne with autoprio.com.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Melbourne and Australia?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars in Australia on Autoprio.com were found at Carhood, Jucy, Alpha, Aerodrive, Sunset, Bargain Car Rentals, Abaa and Redspot. It is usually cheaper to hire a car in Melbourne than at the airport. However, it often pays off to compare the price between the airport and nearby cities before booking.

What is the best rental car company in Melbourne and Australia?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Australia are Sixt, Enterprise, Avis, Thrifty, Europcar, Budget, Hertz and National. The largest companies have offices in the city and at the airport.

Where can I park a car in Melbourne?

Long-term parking and short-term parking in parking lots and in parking garages in Melbourne are e.g. Entry D, Lygon Street Car Park, Tooronga Railway Station Parking on Tooronga Road, 59 Lonsdale Street Car Park, Qv Parking, Aoc Car Park, Melbourne Museum Parking, Southern Cross Station Car Park, City Square Car Park, Melbourne Central Parking, The Mint Car Park, Yarra Park Car Park Gate 3 Public, Galleria Parking, Sofitel Hotel Carpark, Wilson, Melbourne Racing Club Members no 1 Car Park, 123 Collins Street Car Park, 58 Franklin Street Car Park, Smartpark Melbourne Central, Glassworks Rooftop Car Park, Coles Car Park, Entry E, Entry A & B etc.

Where are there gas and service stations in or near Melbourne?

Nearby gas and service stations and petrol stations in or near Melbourne are e.g. Ecco Service Centre, Liberty, 7 Eleven, Caltex Ascot Vale on Epsom Road 1, Metro, Food Fuel Stop on Wellington Street 318, BP, Liberty on Flemington Road 235, 7 Eleven Fuel (Mobil) on Nicholson Street 244, Woolworths Petrol (Caltex), Coles Express, 7 Eleven (Mobil), United, Ivanhoe Fuel etc.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location other than Melbourne?

Yes, in most cases the car rental company will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location like airports such as Perth Airport, Canberra Airport, Sydney Airport, Adelaide Airport, Avalon Airport, Brisbane Airport, Melbourne Airport and Gold Coast Airport, instead of Melbourne. Autoprio.com will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking.

Which optional extras are available in Melbourne?

The availability of optional extras depends on the car rental agent in Melbourne and even if they are booked online they are not guaranteed. The following extras can be booked on Autoprio.com: Additional driver, Roof Rack, Child toddler seat, Ski Rack, Luggage racks, Electronic toll pass, Booster seat, Snow Chain Set, GPS – Satellite Navigational System, Snow Tyres, Infant child seat and Wi-Fi Access. Please note that most of the optional extras are not included in the rental price and can be purchased at the time of booking or at the rental desk in Melbourne. The cost of the optional extras are displayed at time of booking in the Rental Conditions.

Which additional charges could apply in Melbourne?

Please note that each car rental agent has its own policy on additional charges which will be clearly stated in the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com. Generally, additional charges may be applied for: winter tyres, out-of-hours drop-off, one-way rentals, young drivers, border crossing, out-of-hours pick-up and senior drivers. Any additional charges will need to be paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency in Melbourne.