Car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport

Determining which provider is easiest depends on a few things. For example, if you’ve already got reservations in hand then the choice has already been made, otherwise it’s important to research a few providers to determine who’s got the best deal for your needs. If you’re a frequent flyer maybe it’s a good idea to establish a personal/corporate account and take advantage of the additional perks.

Good drivers always do their homework before exploring an unfamiliar city. Before you take your car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport on the road it makes sense to know the basic road rules. Locals drive on the right in Melbourne and know that all occupants must wear a seatbelt at all times. They also know that only hands-free devices are permitted and there are lots of cameras in use so watch your foot on the gas. The speed limit in residential/commercial/school zones is 31 mph (50 km/h) and outside the city limits 62 mph (100 km/h) is standard. The maximum speed allowed along the major highways is 80 mph (130 km/h). Drink driving is heavily regulated in Australia.

Before you pick-up your car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport perform a documents check to make sure you’ve got everything you need. Along with passport and ID you should have an unexpired domestic driver’s license and a bank debit or major credit card to secure the payment. Providers insist the names on your documents should match and recommend holding an International Driving Permit as an essential item.  

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (C$ 45/day) and Hertz (C$ 59/day).