Car Rental at Melbourne Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Compact
Hyundai Accent
or similar
$40.25
per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$45.79
per day
Minivan
Kia Carnival
or similar
$55.84
per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$65.19
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or similar
$67.30
/ per day
Standard
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
or similar
$78.51
/ per day
Full-size
Ford Everest
or similar
$89.58
/ per day
Intermediate Elite
Audi A3
or similar
$97.38
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:00 on 2023-01-30. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Traffic direction
Left-hand side
Country code
61
Average car rental price
$67.48 / per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Airport Car Rental
Often called the cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne is a popular tourist destination for a good reason. Home to interesting history, artistic charm, lovely beaches, and a relaxed, creative vibe, it offers plenty of landmarks to see and experiences to try. It’s impossible to list all of the city’s attractions, but, for a start, here are three of them:
- Melbourne Recital Centre. The hometown of many international acts, Melbourne has been called the live music capital of the world, and the Recital Centre is one of its most iconic concert venues. More than 500 performances of various genres take place here every year. As great as the centre is, though, visiting it means just scratching the surface of everything that Melbourne can offer to indefatigable melomaniacs.
- Immigration Museum. For thousands of years before the British arrived, Melbourne was inhabited by indigenous Australians. Fittingly, there are many cultural and educational venues across the city that celebrate this heritage. Equally important to the city’s modern development, however, were immigrants from different European countries, Asia, and other parts of the world who arrived here over the previous two centuries. Located in a picturesque Renaissance Revival building, this fascinating museum is dedicated to telling their stories and deciphering the melting pot that is modern Melbourne.
- Royal Botanic Gardens. Melbourne is near a number of wild beaches, state forests, and national parks, but it’s also possible to enjoy greenery and nature without leaving the city. Often called one of the best botanical gardens in the world, this large area is home to more than 10,000 species of flora, both local and brought to Australia from all over the planet. Whether you walk among giant ferns or enjoy evening dusk over one of the gardens’ lakes, this is a great place to spend a day out in the sun.
- Dandenong Ranges National Park. Encompassing a territory of forested slopes, Dandenong is one of the nicest nature areas just outside of Melbourne city borders (the drive from the center takes about 40 minutes). Part of the Aboriginal cultural landscape, it is known for hilltop villages, mighty tree ferns, and unique inhabitants such as lyrebirds and powerful owls. Due to some fauna species being easily disturbed, it is not permitted to visit the park with dogs (with the exception of assistance dogs).
Top international routes
- Singapore
- Auckland
- Kuala Lumpur
- Bangkok
- Phuket
- Port Macquarie
Main airlines
Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Virgin Australia, Tigerair Australia, Air New Zealand, and Regional Express Airlines
Terminals
Of the four passenger terminals, T1, T3, and T4 serve domestic flights, while T2 serves all international flights and some domestic flights. It’s a short and easy walk between any two of them.
Location
Melbourne airport is around 23 km (14 mi) from downtown Melbourne. Freeway M2, also known as Tullamarine Freeway or simply the Tulla, is the road that connects the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $97 per day
- Medium cars - from $87 per day
- Premium cars - from $118 per day
- Small cars - from $84 per day
- SUVs - from $107 per day
Car rental desks
These are located in various places inside Melbourne airport. Some are in the baggage claim area of each terminal while others are outside the main airport building, close to car parking areas.
Services and facilities
You’ll find many snack bars, cafeterias, and restaurants, as well as shops, stores, and duty-free outlets. T2 offers the biggest choice for both shopping and dining. You’ll also find many ATMs, lounges, baby care facilities, a children’s play area, a health and medical center, four pharmacies, a pet hotel, and showers. The luggage storage service is located in the arrivals area of T2 and is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. The airport’s facilities are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Caltex Star Mart, located at Sharps Rd., Tullamarine VIC 3043, can be reached in about ten minutes and is open 24/7. While other gas stations are closer to the airport, travelers give this Caltex station the highest rating. There are many other gas stations in and around Melbourne.
Popular one-way rentals
- Sydney (856 km / 532 mi)
- Adelaide (727 km / 452 mi)
- Brisbane (1,659 km / 1,031 mi)
- Cloncurry Airport (2,463 km / 1,530 mi)
- Canberra (641 km / 398 mi)
- Perth Airport (3,405 km / 2,116 mi)
Airport info
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- IATA: MEL
- ICAO: YMML
- Name: Melbourne Airport (MEL)
- Size: Large Airport
- Aircraft movements (per year): 234,789
- Passengers (per year): 33,704,854
- Distance from city: 13.7 miles / 22 km NW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +61 3 9297 1600
Top 20 Locations near Melbourne Airport
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Car Rental in Melbourne Bayswater from $45.51 per day11.5 km / 7.1 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Richmond from $73.28 per day13.3 km / 8.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Brighton from $41.25 per day17.2 km / 10.7 miles away
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Car Rental in South Melbourne from $88.91 per day17.9 km / 11.1 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Dandenong from $48.51 per day19.5 km / 12.1 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Campbellfield from $44.50 per day23.2 km / 14.4 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Tullamarine from $57.08 per day27.7 km / 17.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Frankston from $41.98 per day37.3 km / 23.2 miles away
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Car Rental in Melbourne Hoppers Crossing from $58.41 per day38.7 km / 24.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Avalon Airport from $59.40 per day65.0 km / 40.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Bendigo Epsom from $48.68 per day144.2 km / 89.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Albury Airport from $47.59 per day252.0 km / 156.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Wagga Wagga Airport from $46.37 per day360.4 km / 223.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Devonport Airport from $81.34 per day388.5 km / 241.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Griffith Airport from $43.54 per day405.0 km / 251.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Merimbula Airport from $35.09 per day431.5 km / 268.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Launceston Airport from $46.51 per day450.4 km / 279.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Canberra Airport from $37.07 per day456.2 km / 283.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Mildura Airport from $43.03 per day485.1 km / 301.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Hobart Airport from $50.05 per day592.7 km / 368.3 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices cheapest at Melbourne Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Melbourne Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Melbourne Airport
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Melbourne Airport is December when prices for an Economy class start from $9.01. You can see that this is 73% cheaper than the yearly average and 82% cheaper than renting a car in August (when rental prices start at $50.63 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent rental length at Melbourne Airport?
Travel length differs from one month to another: in September the average rental period is 13 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average Rental Length
Which is the busiest month for car rental at Melbourne Airport?
Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Melbourne Airport in January, while they are least likely to to rent in in November.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | MG HS Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Lancer | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Kia Carnival | 5 | 2 | Vans |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
DI
Singapore
Mitsubishi ASX
January 5, 2023
One of the highlights is the trip from Melbourne to Sydney. Great sceneries of grasslands and sunset. Beautiful seaview along the coastal route.
SB
Australia
Hyundai Kona
December 21, 2022
Trip was as expected and went well.
NT
Singapore
Kia Carnival
December 20, 2022
Drive to Halls Gaps from Melbourne was a better experience than anticipated as the roads were well maintained and easy to drive even on a people mover. Halls Gap is beautiful and have many different trails to offer for different fitness level. Recommended!
BW
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
December 11, 2022
Gt ocean Rd , Donovan .Melbourne
SO
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
November 30, 2022
Just make sure you can call an australian number from your phone or pick a local sim up at airport.
Rental place was just off the dual carriageway so picked up car and off we went. When taking back there is a petrol station about 1 minute from the place which is a good place to return it full.
GB
United Kingdom
Kia Rio
November 29, 2022
We went on the great coast road and called at Torquay, Bella beach, mariners lookout, Erskine falls, 12 apostles, Gibson steps, Koroit, Tower Hill, Geelong, moonlit sanctuary, Arthur’s seat, all the coast of Melbourne thank you!
AW
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
November 26, 2022
Trentham Falls, Hanging Rock (walk to the top is relatively easy even for a pair of 72 year olds), Children’s cemetery (very moving) near Castlemaine
WW
Netherlands
Hyundai Kona
November 17, 2022
We made a trip from Melbourne to Sydney ( spend the night at Gundagai) toen we drive to Bowral en spend the night in Mittagong en drive to Batemans Bay en finally drive to Eden..so much to see..
AM
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
November 15, 2022
Good restaurants
MC
New Zealand
Hyundai Accent
November 11, 2022
Melbourne awesome place.
Overall awesome
MB
Canada
Toyota Corolla
November 4, 2022
A beautiful trip along the Great Ocean Road and over to Kangaroo Island. Fantastic scenery, wildlife, and friendly people all along the way. The only thing to be improved was the weather!
FC
Australia
Hyundai Kona
October 16, 2022
We did 1800kms in a week. Was wonderful having the flexibility if unlimited kms in our little fuel efficient Hyundi Kona Mini SUV vehicle
GR
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
October 7, 2022
great experience, easy, friendly and fast
MH
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
October 7, 2022
We had great regional Victoria Trip that was made easier by the use of hire car.
SS
Australia
Hyundai Accent
September 29, 2022
Visitied family and friends
MM
New Zealand
Hyundai Kona
September 29, 2022
Drive up the great ocean road
HN
New Zealand
Toyota Yaris
September 25, 2022
Arapiles park
SM
Australia
Hyundai Accent
September 15, 2022
Went to the theatre to see "Hamilton"... Amazing.
Went to the hot springs in Mornington - lovely.
Went to Sassafrass - gorgeous little town and Miss Marple's tea rooms were fabulous!
MF
Australia
Toyota Corolla
September 1, 2022
Easy transaction with a free shuttle bus provided at the airport taking us to the rental agency where pick up was super efficient. Vehicle provided was modern, clean and excellent for what we needed. Highly recommend.
AQ
New Zealand
Kia Carnival
July 28, 2022
Family gathering
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Thrifty
9.26 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.15 / 10
Total number of reviews
44
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
$67.48
Lowest daily price
$40.25
Total cars available
111
Top 19 Suppliers at Melbourne Airport in 2023
+61136139
Arrival Dr, Tullamarine VIC 3043
$103 - $141
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
+61392416100
Terminal Building Tullamarine Airport
$64 - $204
+610393302314
Melbourne Airport, Arrival Dr, Melbourne VIC 3045
$104 - $169
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:30
Tue:08:00-19:30
Wed:08:00-19:30
Thu:08:00-19:30
Fri:08:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-19:30
Sun:08:00-19:30
Ace Rental Cars
+61383128400 / 1800620408
16 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine
$65 - $127
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-17:30
Wed:08:00-17:30
Thu:08:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-17:30
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
+610383129590
Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045
$120 - $155
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
+611300729230
3 Annandale Road, Tullamarine VIC 3045
$40 - $70
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:45
Tue:07:00-19:45
Wed:07:00-19:45
Thu:07:00-19:45
Fri:07:00-19:45
Sat:07:00-19:45
Sun:07:00-19:45
+610393302314
Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel, Melbourne Airport
$144 - $317
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:30
Tue:08:00-19:30
Wed:08:00-19:30
Thu:08:00-19:30
Fri:08:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-19:30
Sun:08:00-19:30
+61393304442 / +61406316284
A1 Airport Parking 133-141 Western Avenue, Westmeadows, Vic 3049
$67 - $178
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:09:00-22:00
Sun:09:00-22:00
yesaway
+61413778666
77 Queens Lane, VIC3004, Melbourne
$104 - $138
Working hours
Mon:09:00-17:00
Tue:09:00-17:00
Wed:09:00-17:00
Thu:09:00-17:00
Fri:09:00-17:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
Sun:09:00-13:00
+611800150850
1 Silicon Place Tullamarine VIC 3043
$46 - $46
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:55
Tue:08:00-17:55
Wed:08:00-17:55
Thu:08:00-17:55
Fri:08:00-17:55
Sat:08:00-13:55
Sun:10:00-13:55
+61393351177
Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel, Melbourne Airport
$104 - $172
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:30
Tue:08:00-19:30
Wed:08:00-19:30
Thu:08:00-19:30
Fri:08:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-19:30
Sun:08:00-19:30
Budget
1300362848
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
$103 - $142
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
Avis
0388555300
Arrivals Dr
$120 - $214
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
+611800474258 / +61755558908
2 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine, 3043
$83 - $83
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:07:00-15:00
Sun:07:00-15:00
Keddy
+610392416800
Arrival Dr, Tullamarine VIC 3043
$80 - $97
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Dollar
+611800501934
T1, T2, T3 Car Park, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045
$103 - $141
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
JACE
+61385908533 / +61420294357
39 Garden Drive - Shuttle -
Working hours
Mon:08:30-18:00
Tue:08:30-18:00
Wed:08:30-18:00
Thu:08:30-18:00
Fri:08:30-18:00
Sat:08:30-18:00
Sun:08:30-18:00
+610393306161 / +61399992626
189 South Centre Rd Tullamarine, VIC 3043
$81 - $90
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:30
Tue:08:00-16:30
Wed:08:00-16:30
Thu:08:00-16:30
Fri:08:00-16:30
Sat:08:00-11:30
Sun:09:00-12:30
Firefly
0383129590
Arrival Drive
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-23:59