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Top tips for renting 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.
- Book your rental car at Melbourne airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting 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.
What is the best rental car company at Melbourne airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company at Melbourne airport is Budget (6.9, 61 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Melbourne airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, and Thrifty.
Melbourne Airport car rental reviews and directory
Budget
6.9
Okay
115 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
6.5
One location in Melbourne Airport
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
Avis
7.2
Good
41 reviewsCleanliness
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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2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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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:
Nothing8.0 Very good
Dec 2019
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Friendly staff member—Frederick5.2 Fair
Jan 2019
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Nice location but could use more parkingCons:
No choice in cars and agent seemed as if I were a bother to him. I'll just stick with Alamo/National in the future.2.0 Poor
May 2018
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We set up a rental car before ever leaving on our trip. When we arrived there was 22 people in line and one person working. We got tired of waiting canceled car and walked right up to Hertz and rented a car no wait. They had three people working and no line. Avis was a BIG FAIL in my book.Thrifty
7.0
Good
45 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.7
One location in Melbourne Airport
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2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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According to my reservation it included unlimited miles. Upon arrival I was told I had a 150 mile limit and roughly $0.50 per mile. Wasted my time and didn’t get to my destination.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Everything went great!Cons:
Keep-up the good work5.2 Fair
Sep 2018
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Long wait to get car/keys. Overcharged and charged for services not used or agreed to.8.0 Very good
Jul 2018
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Slightly higher charge than agreed due to taxws9.6 Wonderful
Jul 2018
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The lady was very accommodating when we had an issue with the first car we had ( low tire pressure) was very easy to work with !4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2018
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I canceled my Thrifty reservation (made 6 months prior) as I was staring at a line of 6 people ahead of me, in a mostly empty airport. The man working the counter at the Melbourne International Airport appeared to be extremely slow, and the line didn't move in the 10 minutes I stood there. I decided to quickly access carrentals.com, and found a car at an adjacent agency that had no line. They actually upgraded me from a Ford Focus to an Infinity Q-50. Long story short, the line took way too long. After getting off a plane with a toddler, I'm not waiting 20 minutes or more to pick up a reserved car. C'mon.Alamo
9.2
Wonderful
8 reviewsCleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.8
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2017
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The customer service was great. A very pleasant helpful staff.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Amazing suv, would rent again! Professional staff on both ends. The experience was incredible.Cons:
No negative comments at all.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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The car was a 2017 Camry . It was a great driving car. Service was speedy and efficient . I would definitely recommend them.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2022
6.0 Okay
Sep 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
9.0
Wonderful
3 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Melbourne Airport
Dollar
6.9
Okay
23 reviewsCleanliness
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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10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
7.6 Good
Oct 2020
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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
Jul 2020
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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
Jan 2020
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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!Hertz
2.0
Poor
7 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
4.0
One location in Melbourne Airport
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2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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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.9.2 Wonderful
May 2017
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Easy to pick up and drop off with polite personnel.Cons:
No warnings about the frequent unexpected and unannounced tolls we would encounter. No cruise control. Cheaply made car interior, but for the price it was fine.10.0 Wonderful
May 2017
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I needed to change my pick up time since my flight was delayed and it was very easy to reschedule and costumer service was amazing!8.0 Very good
Feb 2017
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I didn't like that I had to purchase window wash, as it was totally empty.National
10.0
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Melbourne Airport
Carl's
8.0
Very good
No reviews available
One location in Melbourne Airport
keddy by Europcar
6.2
Okay
No reviews available
One location in Melbourne Airport
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Melbourne Airport
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Melbourne Airport
One location in Melbourne Airport
Locations in Melbourne Airport
1 Air Terminal Pkwy, Melbourne, , USA Florida
+1 914 368 0091
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