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Car hire at Melbourne Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

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Cheap car hire at Melbourne airport

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Kia Rio car
Kia Rio
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
M
£29/day
Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
M
£25/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
M
£25/day
Volkswagen Jetta car
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
£38/day
Class Full-size Car car
Class Full-size Car
or similar LARGE
5
2
4-5
M
£37/day
Chrysler Town & Country car
Chrysler Town & Country
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
M
£41/day
Nissan Pathfinder car
Nissan Pathfinder
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
£42/day
Volkswagen Passat car
Volkswagen Passat
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
M
£33/day
Lincoln MKZ car
Lincoln MKZ
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
M
£47/day
Ford Mustang Convertible car
Ford Mustang Convertible
or similar CONVERTIBLE
5
3
2/4
M
£46/day
Toyota Tacoma car
Toyota Tacoma
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
M
£32/day
Ford Escape car
Ford Escape
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£31/day
Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
£38/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for hiring a car at Melbourne airport

  • If you wish to drive to neighboring cities, you can do so in Melbourne Airport car rentals. Once you get your rental car at Melbourne Airport, you are free to drive all over the country as long as you inform your provider of your travel plans. However, you cannot take your rental car across national borders.
  • Melbourne Airport (MLB) is served by several public buses offering transportation from the airport to downtown and neighboring cities. Getting a car rental at Melbourne Airport is better than taking the bus. For example, you have wait times with the bus, while with a rental car, you can leave as you please. Unlike the bus, a rental car also gives you enough room for all your luggage and gear.
  • If you are looking for the best-rated rental car at Melbourne Airport, these are full-size sedans. Four-door full-size sedans seating up to five passengers are the go-to option for most customers getting rental cars at Melbourne Airport. Full-size sedans are a great option since they provide enough space for seating and storage. They work well for urban driving as well as venturing beyond city limits. Economy vehicles with four doors seating four passengers are second, and compact vehicles come in third.
  • If you are a driver with limited mobility, most car rental providers at Melbourne Airport have special programs to help you get a rental car that meets your needs. The service is available to customers booking online, as you need to reserve this service in advance. Blind customers can register an additional driver at no extra charge. Customers with limited mobility can get adjusted cars with spinner knobs, hand controls, pedal extenders, and swivel seats at this location.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire at Melbourne airport for £41 or less
  • Book your car hire at Melbourne airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about hiring a car at Melbourne airport

  • Where can I find the car rental companies at Melbourne Airport?

    Nine car rental providers serve Melbourne Airport. It is easy getting car rentals at Melbourne Airport since all providers operate from under one roof, on the ground floor of the airport terminals 1, 2, and 3 parking lot. The car rental station is directly opposite terminal 2’ international departures and arrivals. You can use the walkways from the terminals to get to the car rental station at Melbourne Airport. To return your Melbourne Airport rental car, you will use the terminal car park at terminals 1. 2, and 3.

  • What documentation will you need for car rentals at Melbourne Airport?

    If you wish to get car rentals at Melbourne Airport, you will need a valid driver’s license and a credit card. You must be at least 21 to rent a car at Melbourne Airport. Your driver’s license should show your date of birth and photo. To make the deposit, you’ll need a credit card, and the name on the credit card must match that on the driver’s license. The process is similar for international drivers, but if your driver’s license doesn’t use the Latin alphabet, a notarized translation or an international driving permit will be needed.

  • How can you pay for car rentals at Melbourne Airport?

    You can only pay for car rentals at Melbourne Airport using a credit or debit card. Most car rental providers at Melbourne Airport will accept credit cards. The terms are simple with these, as you will only need a photo ID, and the name on the ID should match the name on the credit card. The other option is debit cards. Only drivers 25 and older can use debit cards. You will be subject to a creditworthiness check if you plan on using debit cards. Some car rental providers will also need you to provide proof of a return flight ticket before you are allowed to get Melbourne Airport car rentals.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Melbourne airport?

    On average a car hire at Melbourne airport costs £51 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company at Melbourne airport?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget (£36/day), Avis (£36/day) and Dollar (£44/day).

  • What is the best car hire company at Melbourne airport?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire company at Melbourne airport is Budget (6.8, 59 reviews).

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Melbourne airport?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Avis, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, and Thrifty.

Melbourne Airport car hire reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

6.5

One location in Melbourne Airport

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from£29/day

Locations in Melbourne Airport

1 Air Terminal Parkway

+1 321 951 4809

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Jeff, Apr 2024

People carrier

KAYAK
everything was great, except for pick up. the service desk informed me that because my reservation was made for 2pm pick up time and I arrived at 110pm, the car was in the back of the lot and was not ready. I felt lucky to get the car at 139pm but it came only after being persistent. I felt like they were doing me a favor rather than providing great customer service. and the car had not been washed in days

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
The Corolla was ok. But I reserved a step up

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Very easy process. Price worthy.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Convertible

KAYAK
I had to return a day early but did not get a credit back. Not a good way to do business

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Good car and good service. I would need the service to include the use of my own insurance

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
They charged me $60 more than what I signed up for!

1 out of 14

Alamo

9.1

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.5

One location in Melbourne Airport

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from£47/day

Locations in Melbourne Airport

1 Air Terminal Pkwy

+1 844 891 0544

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2022

KAYAK
Great service from desks at both locations. Under extreme weather conditions the went out of their way

6.0 Okay

Ray, Sept 2022

KAYAK
We have used Alamo many times prior to this visit and to be honest was disappointed. we hired a Chevy Tahoe, but was allocated a Nissan Amada on arrival, The car was not in the cleanest condition, but after a long flight we didn't want to make any fuss. soon after we noticed other faults with the car in terms of drive quality and performance. We will likely return to Alamo again but will take greater care with car we are allocated

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2022

KAYAK
Excellent rental company, easy check in and out. Jeff gets a special mention as he is very accommodating and gives excellent customer service - a credit to the company.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0

Wonderful

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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

9.0

One location in Melbourne Airport

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from£48/day

Locations in Melbourne Airport

1 Air Terminal Pkwy

+1 833 747 0861

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2021

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I don’t know what could have been better because it took me where I needed to go without any incidents. It could be better if I didn’t have to drive myself.

1 out of 1

Avis

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.7

One location in Melbourne Airport

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from£26/day

Locations in Melbourne Airport

1 Air Terminal Parkway

+1 321 768 7578

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
No cars were available to rent regardless the full prepayment

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Hassle free and affordable

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff called to make sure that I was still arriving late, then stayed until I arrived (probably an hour after he was scheduled to leave).

Cons:

Nothing

8.0 Very Good

BRIAN, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly staff member—Frederick

10.0 Wonderful

carefree, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Service at collection and drop off was outstanding. We paid a little extra for Avis - it was worth it.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
I hired my car for 2 weeks and unfortunately was involved in a crash on day 2, I went back to Avis to report this and was advised that my insurance would cover me, and that I could have a new car. I decided I did not want to drive as I was extremely shaken by the whole incident. I have not heard any more and feel I should have received a refund for the remainder of the hire period.

1 out of 6

Thrifty

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

6.8

One location in Melbourne Airport

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from£37/day

Locations in Melbourne Airport

One Air Terminal Parkway

+1 321 727 8484

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
I was happy with everything

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
We had booked on line and selected Melbourne airport for pick up. They had no car for us as the booking was for Melbourne in Florida US and we were in Melbourne Australia

4.0 Mediocre

Joaquin, Jul 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The rental application process with Kayak was easy and clear.

Cons:

They didn’t Have a car in the class I had rented. It was smaller a significantly more uncomfortable and unsafe.

1 out of 1

Dollar

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.9

One location in Melbourne Airport

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One Air Terminal Parkway

+1 321 725 5255

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact SUV

KAYAK
The Counter person "Sunny" was an absolute delight. The entire experience was excellent

2.0 Poor

ghiggins8, Dec 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
They were short on cars, but found one. Was happy to that point. But wouldn't accept our insurance. The online price ($11 a day, I think) would have been ok, but the only way I would have been allowed to rent at the desk was to purchase a $39 a day package. About 70% more than the base price for the car. Opted not to rent. Suggestion: If the customer does not opt for insurance online, allow them to enter their insurance company right then to see if it's approved. Sorry we couldn't do business.

7.6 Good

Michael, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The check-in was smooth and quick. Had no hassles about supplemental insurance. Be sure to use your credit card for the rental. Mine has secondary car rental insurance. Mostly pleased with the Nissan Altima. Had two small dents that were noted but there were other scratches and one dent that was not highlighted. We took pictures of the scratches and the dent. Drop-off was quick and easy.

Cons:

No obvious complaints. Price was more than I wanted to pay but competitive with other rental companies. Had a few extra expenses that blindsided me but cannot do anything about that. Final price was higher than expected by about fifty dollars.

4.4 Mediocre

Michael, Jul 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was friendly and worked with what they had, as it was not their fault personally.

Cons:

No one answers the phone - I tried calling multiple times for it to go to a voicemail. When I arrived initially to pick up my rental car I was informed there was only one vehicle available and it was a massive SUV (I called the day before the rental to confirm a smaller vehicle would be available and was told yes and I was all good to go). The woman then informed me there was multiple additional charges being added to the rental agreement. I also had an issue with the vehicle during my rental period and could not get a hold of anyone at the rental company, so I went to the location and saw the employees are just sitting there IGNORING the phone ringing on purpose.

10.0 Wonderful

Wendy, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

April was great and able to answer my questions about possible extending my rental. She even gave me her direct line if I needed to call.

Cons:

The airport (MLB, Melbourne, Florida) doesn't have the best layout regarding where the rental cars are. Not Dollars fault though!

1 out of 3

Hertz

Cleanliness

2.6

Comfort

2.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.3

Value for money

2.6

One location in Melbourne Airport

Locations in Melbourne Airport

1 Air Terminal Pkwy

+1 321 723 0315

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Premium SUV

KAYAK
Gave away the vehicle. Left me stranded.

2.0 Poor

Archie, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and informative.

Cons:

I tried calling multiple locations to exchange my rental for another one because I had a nail in the tire and other problems and no one answered nor anyone called me back, 1 location was the wrong number, please have your locations update their locations and phone numbers. Picking up my rental was not clean and smelled like smoke and dog.

National

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Melbourne Airport

from£52/day

Locations in Melbourne Airport

1 Air Terminal Pkwy

+1 844 891 0545

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
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Carl's

8.0

Very Good

One location in Melbourne Airport

Locations in Melbourne Airport

103 Cleveland Ave

+1 321 328 3997

Opening times not available

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

One location in Melbourne Airport

Locations in Melbourne Airport

Terminal Buildings, Melbourne, Victoria

Opening times not available

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AutoEurope

No score available yet

One location in Melbourne Airport

Locations in Melbourne Airport

Orlando Melbourne International Airport

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Melbourne Airport

Locations in Melbourne Airport

1 Air Terminal Parkway

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VIPCars Recommendation

No score available yet

One location in Melbourne Airport

Locations in Melbourne Airport

1 Air Terminal Pkwy, Melbourne, , USA Florida

+1 914 368 0091

Monday08:00 - 23:59
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111 travellers who hired a car in Melbourne Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.6

Car rental locations at Melbourne Airport

Good to know

Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

Intermediate

Average price

£43/day

Good deal

£32/day