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Melbourne's centre runs on trams and the free city loop, and hook turns at tram intersections catch out first-time drivers, so leave the car for the days you head out. Those days are the point: the Great Ocean Road to the Twelve Apostles, the Yarra Valley wineries, Phillip Island's penguins and the Mornington Peninsula. Our partner network compares local and international rental companies with live prices for Tullamarine, Avalon and city pick-ups.
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Renting a car in Melbourne: common questions
Where should I pick up for a Great Ocean Road trip?
Tullamarine is the main airport with every rental desk and is on the western side of the city, which is the right side for Geelong and the coast. Avalon is smaller, closer to Geelong and handy if your flight lands there. If you are staying in the city first, collect the car on departure day and avoid central parking charges.
What are hook turns and do I need to worry about them?
At some central intersections with tram tracks you turn right from the far left lane, waiting until the lights change. They are signposted and only in the CBD, and you can avoid them entirely by driving around the grid. Outside the centre, Melbourne driving is calm and well signed, with tolls on the main link roads paid electronically, so check the conditions shown per car for how tolls are handled.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Melbourne, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
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You search from this page and see live cars and prices on our partner’s site. When you choose one, the booking completes on their secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
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