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Search-form presets - search for available 'economy' and 'compact' cars at the rental location 'Melbourne - Airport'. Address: Melbourne International Airport Terminal, Melbourne, Australia.

You can also select any of the 23 available rental locations in Melbourne using the white search form, or change the class of the desired low-cost vehicle to 'Mini' or 'Compact'.

If your budget is limited, it is better to book a car in advance, since rental rates increase with decayed availability of vehicles. Quite often, the cheapest options of golf-class cars in Australia can be found in airports.

Melbourne: 23 rental offices

Melbourne, Australia: Hatchback Rental
The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Melbourne are: Chevrolet Matiz, Hyundai Accent, Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris, Toyota Auris, Hyundai Getz and others.

When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Australia vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.

If your routes in Australia are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.

At the rental office in Melbourne, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.

Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.

OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Melbourne!

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Driving Advices for Australia – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities
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Due to the fact that there are many cars in Australia, finding a free parking space is not easy, especially in the center of large cities. As a rule, there are always big paid parking lots near central parts of cities. There are also large paid parking areas close to some highways with heavy traffic.
Violations of traffic law usually result in very large fines. Some types of fines can be paid directly to the police, but police officers accept payments by credit cards only. Fines can also be paid in the bank.
The local police are distinguished by a very polite and restrained attitude to drivers. However, this does not mean that traffic violators will escape fines. In no case should drivers argue with the police and prove their innocence. In this case, the amount of the fine may increase significantly.
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Rental, parking and other info on Melbourne - Airport International
MEL has five car parks. These are short-term, long-term, business, express, and economy long-term car parks. The parking facility provides valet parking services in T1, T2, T3, and T4. A round-the-clock free shuttle runs to and from the economy car park. The multi-level long-term parking garage is found opposite the terminal. If you book a parking space online in advance, you can take advantage of the special offers. Furthermore, advance booking allows saving on parking cost.

Three hotels offer their services to passengers at Tullamarine Airport. They are the Hilton, the Holiday Inn and the Formule 1. The Hilton Hotel is set next to Terminal 2. The hotel is situated above the car park. The Holiday Inn and the Formule 1 are nestled about half a kilometre from the terminals. Such hotels as the Parkroyal and the Ibis are located beside the terminals. Read all...
Sightseeing of Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne is a wonderful city for those who have long dreamed of getting acquainted with classic Australian cuisine. Its formation was influenced by the gastronomic traditions of China, Japan, Malaysia, Greece, and Italy. There are also some very unusual traditional dishes. A great example is Vegemite sauce, the recipe of which was invented in 1923. It is the most popular alternative to classic mustard and is served with a wide variety of dishes. The sauce is based on brewer's yeast, to the extract of which they add onions, celery, and special spices. This sauce is served with a variety of meat and vegetable dishes.

For many years, seafood has remained the basis of traditional Melbourne cuisine. Local chefs prepare wonderful battered fish and serve it with fried potatoes or fresh vegetables. The most popular meat dish is pies stuffed with different types of meat. You can try them even at small restaurants and cafes.

Melbourne residents consider meat cooked on the charcoal to be an everyday dish. In the menu, it is presented under the name of "Bush Tucker". Kangaroo meat is in special demand in Melbourne, as well as in many other cities in Australia. A classic steak from it will cost visitors about 25 Australian dollars.
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