Tullamarine car hires from $37
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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Tullamarine
- Hire a car for your visit to Tullamarine and you’ll have the flexibility to complete day trips throughout the state of Victoria. Opting for cheap car hire in Tullamarine will allow you to drive to Dandenong Range National Park, which is a rainforest about 47 km east of Tullamarine. The You Yangs Regional Park, around 49 km southwest of Tullamarine, is another great day trip that will get you out into the Australian outdoors. The coast can be conveniently reached in around half an hour, with a drive south to Point Cook Coastal Path.
- If you are considering Tullamarine car hire, it is important to take note of the drink driving laws in Victoria. As with the rest of Australia, the legal blood alcohol concentration is 0.05% for car and motorcycle drivers who are fully licensed – even if you are driving a hire car. The police in Victoria carry out extensive breath testing of drivers and you should ensure that you are below the limit to avoid penalties and fines. There are strong repercussions for those who are caught drink driving, from monetary fines to losing licences, car impounding and imprisonment in extreme cases.
- Tullamarine is conveniently located close to Melbourne Airport (MEL), so this is an easy place for you to collect and drop off your car. You can hop onto the Tullamarine Freeway (M2) for around 5 km and you’ll be in the suburb of Tullamarine. Alternatively, you can avoid the freeway and opt to take Airport Drive, which will take slightly longer but the traffic should be less congested.
- Make the most of suburban Tullamarine with a hire car that’ll let you explore Melbourne’s city and northern regions. Tullamarine doesn’t have a direct public transport connection to the CBD, with a trip to the city requiring a combination of buses and trains. A hire car will allow you to drive to popular attractions such as Cliff Harvey Lagoon Reserve and Melbourne Zoo in less than 15min, while bus journeys average closer to 1h.
- The majority of hire companies, including Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty, have their offices across the walkway from Terminal 2 at Melbourne International Airport (MEL). Europcar has their reception desk underneath PARKROYAL Hotel across from Terminal 3, while Enterprise have their office in the Arrivals Hall of Terminal 1. Vehicles are within walking distance in the T123 car park.
- There are several railway level crossings around Tullamarine and you need to be careful to adhere to the boom gates while driving; don’t cross over the tracks until the sirens have stopped ringing. The Tullamarine Fwy is a toll road and if you plan on using it, you should check that your hire car has an electronic tag. Hook turns requiring drivers to turn right from the left lane are common in Melbourne’s CBD. Enter the intersection slowly and wait at the painted white line for the lights to turn orange before turning.
- Peak-hour traffic is worst in Tullamarine from 07:00–09:30 and 14:00–17:00. Congestion can bank up significantly along major arterial roads Tullamarine Fwy and Western Ring Rd travelling inbound (towards the CBD) in the morning and outbound in the evening. It’s best to avoid these bottlenecks during these periods and use alternate routes, such as Pascoe Vale Rd. Melbourne can experience dense clouds of fog that limit visibility on roads; remember to use headlights and reduce speed if driving in these conditions.
- Book your rental car in Tullamarine at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Tullamarine are around 59% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Tullamarine
What type of car is recommended for driving in Tullamarine?
A compact hire car makes life on Tullamarine roads easy as they can weave in and out of traffic lanes. Smaller makes also deliver outstanding fuel efficiency. If you need more space, a full-size hire car offers additional comfort and storage in the boot.
What’s the speed limit in Tullamarine?
Unless otherwise indicated, speed limits in urban areas of Tullamarine are 50 km/h. Major arterial roads increase to 60 km/h, while highways are usually set at 100 km/h. School zones of 40 km/h are enforced between 08:00–09:30 and 14:30–16:00 with yellow signage in place.
Where are the best places to park in Tullamarine?
Westfield Airport West has free parking in the heart of Tullamarine. Melbourne International Airport has daily rates from roughly A$ 23 with shuttle services directly to the terminal building. You can also find unrestricted parking spaces in the residential streets of Tullamarine, like Broadmeadows Rd.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Tullamarine?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Alpha ($37/day), Economy Rent a Car ($63/day) and Budget ($68/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Alpha Off Airport 157 Mickleham Road null (1 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Tullamarine?
The average price of fuel in Tullamarine is $6.82 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $82 and $109, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Tullamarine?
Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Tullamarine.
Which hire car agencies are at Melbourne airport (MEL)?
Car hire companies onsite at Melbourne airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, JUCY, East Coast Car Rentals, EverythingFleet, Alamo, Thrifty, Apex, Europcar and Hertz.
Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Melbourne airport (MEL)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, JUCY, Alamo, Sixt, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz, Alpha and Budget.
How can I find car hires near me in Tullamarine?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Tullamarine?
A Compact car hire in Tullamarine costs $29 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Tullamarine?
An Intermediate car hire in Tullamarine costs $37 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Tullamarine?
A Mini car hire in Tullamarine costs $57 per day, on average.
What are the child car seat rules in Tullamarine?
Child car seat rules in Australia state that between the ages of 6 months and 4 years, it is necessary to use a rear-facing seat or a forward-facing child car seat with a harness built in. You can also use an approved booster seat for the forward-facing seat. When considering a hire car in Tullamarine, be sure to request your car seat in advance from the agency.
How old do I have to be to hire a car in Tullamarine?
The minimum legal age to hire a car in Tullamarine is 21, and you need to be in possession of a valid driving licence. When you are considering cheap car hire in Tullamarine, it is advisable to ask if there is a surcharge applied for drivers who are under 25 years of age.
Tullamarine car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Budget
9.2
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10.0
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10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
9.3
One location in Tullamarine
Locations in Tullamarine
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
+61 1300 362 848
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10.0 Wonderful
Robert, Mar 2024
Supplier choice
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Anonymous, Mar 2023
Compact SUV
Sixt
9.1
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8.7
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.8
3 locations in Tullamarine
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155 Mickleham Road
+61 3 9336 5555
46 Assembly Drive
+61 3 7023 1944
Terminal Building Tullamarine
+61 3 9241 6100
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Dec 2023
SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Azali, Oct 2023
Passenger van
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2022
2.0 Poor
vanessa, Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2022
Economy Rent a Car
9.0
Wonderful
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10.0
Comfort
9.0
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10.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Tullamarine
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Melbourne Airport 39-41 Freight Road
+61 448 415 044
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8.0 Very Good
Jeff, Oct 2023
Compact SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Arwinder, Jan 2020
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I got a confirmation a few days prior to pickup, with instructions on how to catch the shuttle once we reached MEL airport. The pickup from airport, delivery of the car, and the return was as smooth as possible. We rented a 12-seater and the car itself was very good and clean.Dollar
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155 Mickleham Rd
+61 3 9336 5555
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Hertz
9.0
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16 Tarmac Drive
+61 3 8312 8490
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Thrifty
8.0
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2 locations in Tullamarine
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155 Mickleham Rd
+61 3 9336 5555
16 Tarmac Drive
+61 136139
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189 South Centre Road
+61 3 9330 6161
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189 South Centre Road
+61 3 9330 6161
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Off Airport 157 Mickleham Road
+61 7 3088 2976
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10/14 Centre Rd
+61 414 000 111
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Most popular car type | Compact |
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Tullamarine car hire information
| Pick-up location | Tullamarine |
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| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Passenger van, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 19 |
| Airport locations | 6 |
| Popular agencies | Alpha, Budget, Sixt, Economy Rent a Car |