Melbourne Airport (MEL), Melbourne, Australia
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Thrifty at Melbourne Airport

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Customer Ratings and Latest Reviews

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Singapore
Toyota Highlander
4/25/26

Pros: reliable, fuss-free and low mileage new cars.

Cons: the new santa fe hybrid that i rented, had some bad damage on its front left tyre wall
Australia
Mazda CX-30
4/16/26

Pros: Great staff and very helpful.

Cons: There was nothing we didn’t like!
Australia
Toyota Corolla
3/30/26

Pros: Efficient and knowledgeable

Cons: Nothing
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
2/7/26

Pros: The girl at the counter was lovely and helpful

Cons: Nothing
Australia
Mazda MX-5
2/2/26

Pros: I picked up my car at Hertz office at Tullamarine so hard to rate the thrifty crew. But no issues at all.

Cons: Car was late model and low klms.
Australia
Mazda CX-5
1/27/26

Pros: Friendly and professional staff.

Cons: I little slow on the pick up of the car.
Hong Kong
Toyota Corolla
1/2/26

Pros: I didn't ask or your colleague haven't told me where to drop off the car. It takes me more than 1/2 hrs to figure out as there is no place to stop at airport.
Australia
Toyota Corolla
12/26/25

Pros: Super friendly staff and super efficient
Australia
Toyota Corolla
3/3/25

Pros: Verynice

Cons: Very
Australia
Polestar 2
12/1/24

Pros: I got an undeclared upgrade, which was great.

Cons: With the electric vehicle options, you have to bring the car back 80% charged, which has not been a requirement for other rental car companies.
Indonesia
Toyota Highlander
10/28/24

Cons: Was charged an extra $100 at the airport and told location charges werent included in the booking
Singapore
Toyota Highlander
8/31/24

Pros: nothing.

Cons: thriffty and discover car didn’t communicate well for booking. make it harder to finalise the booking and ended up pay much more from what our budget.
Canada
Toyota Corolla
2/21/24

Cons: That we have to pay to add a second driver when he is not from the same adress. I think that it is less dangerous when you have two drivers….
New Zealand
Suzuki Swift
1/26/24

Pros: Friendly staff
Australia
Toyota Corolla
1/5/24

Pros: Our flight was delayed past hurts closing time, the staff stayed open late for me

Cons: I liked everything about the service
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
1/3/24

Pros: Very eady

Cons: Nothing
Australia
Toyota Highlander
1/2/24

Pros: Good car choice

Cons: no safe drop for keys when returning the car, waited around for 20 minutes
Australia
Suzuki Swift
11/20/23

Pros: pleasant staff, explained in detail. no hidden charges
Australia
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
11/19/23

Pros: friendly staff at desk

Cons: Car wouldn't start while in my car due to no ADBLUE in the vehicle. Inconvenienced and cost me money.
Australia
Polestar 2
10/22/23

Pros: Nothing.

Cons: Agent knew nothing about the car. Poorly trained and really couldn’t care.
Singapore
Toyota RAV4
8/8/23

Pros: Very efficient n friendly customer service
Singapore
Toyota Corolla
6/5/23

Pros: efficiency.

Cons: Deposit paid Aus$. I was informed refund will be done within 3 days. There has not been any update after 5 days. Kindly inform asap. Thank you
Singapore
Toyota Corolla
4/16/23

Pros: Easy, fast, convenient, hassle free
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
1/6/22

Pros: Ease of check in, pick up & drop off

Cons: NA
Australia
Toyota Camry
7/8/21

Pros: Thrifty personnel were very helpful and apologetic about the online service I has received.

Cons: Local Australian booking incurred international bank fees because of your booking system. Not happy with that service or with the added cost for me, that was not disclosed at time of booking
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
5/1/21

Pros: The guy at the wend was amazing that took back the car.

Cons: Nothing it was fine
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
4/7/21

Pros: Car condition was OK.

Cons: They don't care if you can get your car at the airport or not. They will close earlier than their opening time list on the website. BUT they want YOU to pick up the next day or pay more to find another rental.
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
4/1/21

Pros: Always use them. Always good.

Cons: All good
Australia
Toyota Corolla
4/1/21

Pros: Profesional, prompt and efficient.
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
4/1/21

Pros: Easy and quick.

Cons: Nothing. the main office at Tullamarine airport was closed - but all companies seem to have closed their offices. COVID I suppose.
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
3/23/21

Pros: Easy

Cons: Could have better signage en route to the office
Australia
Toyota Yaris
3/12/21

Pros: Really friendly, dealt with any questions easily and fairly. Great service, felt like picking up a car from friends.
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Melbourne Airport (MEL), Melbourne, Australia

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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65

Rental Conditions

Please check the Rental Conditions for each vehicle prior to booking as some conditions, particularly the deposit and deductible, may vary based on the class of vehicle.

Rate includes
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 48 hours before your pick-up time, Unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (deductible: ~€ 3380.00 - € 5405.00), Theft Protection, Roadside Assistance (in the country of pick-up), Third Party Liability (TPL), Free modifications, State Tax, Surcharges.
Rate excludes
The following surcharges may apply: Accident Administration fee, Premium Location surcharge, VAT, Recovery Fee, Airport Surcharge.
An E-Toll is offered in order to avoid violation fees.
An E-toll charge will apply; personal consumption will be charged separately at the end of the rental period.
Driver requirements
Minimum rental age is 21 years.
A young driver fee applies to drivers under the age of 25.

There is no maximum age.
A Senior driver fee is not applied.

The driver license must have been issued by authorized authorities at least 1 year(s) before the date of the commencement of the rental.

Drivers over the age of 75 must present a doctor's certificate of health.
UK customers must bring their DVLA check code along with their photo ID. This check code can be obtained from the DVLA website.
In addition to the regular driver license, an International Driving Permit is also mandatory if the national driver license is not written in English. For driver licenses from countries not party to the International Driving Permit treaty, an official translation of the license must be presented with the original license.
A driver license printed using a non-Roman alphabet (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc) must be supplemented by an International Driving Permit.
Please note that the International Driving Permit is valid only if it is accompanied by a regular driver's license, is issued by an official authority or government-authorized organization, and is in physical (not digital) form. Only physical driver's licenses are accepted (not digital versions).
In addition to documents mentioned previously, the customer will need the following: valid driver license, credit card on a main drivers name, Passport or ID card, booking voucher, 2 proofs of home address (e.g. Utility bill), that is valid for at least 3 months before the pick up date.
Deposit and deductible policy

Optional extras and services

Prices for extras are shown on the booking page.


Fuel policy
The vehicle is provided with a full tank of fuel and must be returned with the same amount in order to avoid additional charges.
Alternatively, the renter may purchase a tank full of fuel at the time of rental and return the tank empty.
Additional information
In case of renting at the airport location, the customer must provide a valid flight number in order to make a reservation.
Business hours
Service outside of business hours is available by request and for an additional charge.

If the customer is late for a return for more than 59 minutes, extra day charges will apply, in addition to any other rental charges. The supplier will hold the vehicle for 29 minutes after your scheduled pick-up time as long as it is within their normal business hours. After this time, your booking may be canceled without refund.

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Top Suppliers at Melbourne Airport

Simba Car Hire
Simba Car Hire
Excellent 9.1 / 198 reviews
+61399687444 / +61280056696 / +61881263890
7 Sabre Court, Tullamarine, Melbourne VIC 3043
€16 - €114
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Everything Fleet
Everything Fleet
Very Good 8.7 / 203 reviews
+61721033982 / +61131381
16 Howes Street Airport West Melbourne VIC 3042
€23 - €40
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Alpha car hire
Alpha car hire
Very Good 8.7 / 117 reviews
+61383476300 / +61730627439
157 Mickleham Road, Tullamarine, VIC 3043
€17 - €40
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Abaa Car Rentals
Abaa Car Rentals
Very Good 8.7 / 24 reviews
+61393345777
247 Mickleham Road, Westmeadows. Victoria.
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Big Boy Car Rentals
Big Boy Car Rentals
Very Good 8.6 / 162 reviews
+61393345777
247 Mickleham Road, Westmeadows
€14 - €43
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Dollar
Dollar
Very Good 8.6 / 15 reviews
+611800501934
T1, T2, T3 Car Park, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045
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Kangaroo Rental
Kangaroo Rental
Very Good 8.6 / 11 reviews
+61341144207 / +61448415044
Arrivals Drive, Melbourne International Airport
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GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Very Good 8.6
+611300458584 / +61426960169
189D South Centre Road, Vic,
€41 - €92
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YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
Very Good 8.6
+611300756500
155 Mickleham Rd, Tullamarine VIC 3043, Australia
€11 - €75
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07:00-18:00
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Avis
Avis
Very Good 8.5 / 6 reviews
136333
Arrivals Drive
€46 - €233
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05:00-23:59
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Hertz
Hertz
Very Good 8.5 / 4 reviews
0383129590
Arrival Drive
€53 - €295
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Budget
Budget
Good 8.4 / 10 reviews
1300362848
Terminal Building
€40 - €70
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Flexways
Flexways
Good 8.4 / 5 reviews
+61406059448 / +61383063000 / +13212099017
Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia
€36 - €159
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Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Good 8.3 / 6 reviews
+61383128400 / 1800620408
16 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine
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Firefly
Firefly
Good 8.3
0383129590
Arrival Drive
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EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Good 8.2 / 289 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
2 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine, 3043
€16 - €48
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H-Lead Hospitality
H-Lead Hospitality
Good 8.1 / 2 reviews
+61406059448 / +61393304442 / +61392190874
133-141 Western Ave, Westmeadows VIC 3049, Australia
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JACE
JACE
Good 8.1
+61385908533 / +61420294357
39 Garden Drive - Shuttle -
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08:30-18:00
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Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 15 reviews
+610392416800
Arrival Dr, Tullamarine VIC 3043
€39 - €317
Working hours
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06:00-23:59
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06:00-23:59
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Cheaper Car Rentals
Cheaper Car Rentals
Average 7.6 / 12 reviews
+611300853041 / +610383063000
10 Dib Ct, Tullamarine Vic 3043
€51 - €94
Rush Car Rental
Rush Car Rental
Below Average 7.4 / 6 reviews
+610411816810
Unit 6 95-97 Western Ave Westmeadows Vic 3049 Melbourne, Australia
€40 - €86
Working hours
Mon:
09:00-16:30
Tue:
09:00-16:30
Wed:
09:00-16:30
Thu:
09:00-16:30
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09:00-16:30
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09:00-16:30
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Below Average 7.4
+6192416800
Terminal Buildings Arrivals Drive, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne,Victoria,3045,Au
€44 - €291
Working hours
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07:00-22:00
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07:00-22:00
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07:00-22:00
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yesaway
yesaway
Poor 6.7 / 16 reviews
+61448415044
39-41 Freight Road , Tullamarine Vic, Australia 3043
€112 - €113
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07:00-19:00
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