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Thrifty, Melbourne Airport Car Rental

Thrifty 4000+ ratings, 34 reviews

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

7.2 / 10 Good

Thrifty - Melbourne Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Melbourne Airport Terminal Building

Telephone

+61392416100

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car rental.

The rental office is located on the ground level of the ParkRoyal Hotel, opposite Terminals T1, T2, and T3, behind the large Melbourne sign. If you arrive at Terminal T4, make your way outside to Terminal T3 to cross the road . Please proceed to the office to complete your rental contract.

Drop-off Instructions

When approaching the airport area, follow the road signs marked "Car Rental Returns." After passing through the center road traffic light, keep right and watch for overhead signs indicating "Car Rental Returns" at the entrance. Enter through the Car Rental Return car park entrance. Follow the rental company logo to the designated return area. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LDVHwiWde2t9qsET6

Opening Hours

Days of WeekSundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Opening hours
06:00 -23:30
06:00 -23:30
06:00 -23:30
06:00 -23:30
06:00 -23:30
06:00 -23:30
06:00 -23:30

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
Representative Car ModelsDeposit Amount(approx.)Business Days Required for Refund

Applicable to all car types,incl. Compact,Suv,Economy,Mini and others.

Pack up ^
USD300-500030-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car rental from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 42.02902 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Australia

Additional Extras

Extras Prices
Extras Prices
Additional driver
Additional driver
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
AUD 5.5/day
capped at AUD 27.5
GPS rental
GPS rental
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
AUD 19/day
Infant car seat rental
Infant car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8
Child car seat rental
Child car seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8
Child booster seat rental
Child booster seat rental
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
AUD 24.2/day
capped at AUD 96.8

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island, Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula, Kangaroo Island
Thrifty will allow the vehicles to be taken to Bruny Island provided you pick up from certain branch. Such as Sydney Airport,Hobart Airport, Hobart City,Adelaide Downtown, Launceston Airport and Launceston City. Please confirm the surcharges with supplier. Customer should be liable for all the damage when transiting the cars. The vehicle insurance deductible may be adjusted,please consult the counter staff for details.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed:
Rottnest Island, Fitzroy Island, Mornington Island, Mariah Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

AUD 0 for Chevrolet Lacetti,Fiat Egea,Toyota Aqua Gps,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Mg Hs,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,Nissan Townstar Van,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,Kia Rio,Fiat Argo 10,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Kia Sorrento,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Toyota Prado,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Volkswagen Sharan,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc60,Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes V-class,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Quest,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Egea,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Aqua Gps,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

AUD 6001 for Mg Hs,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD 0 for Nissan Townstar Van,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD 0 for Kia Rio,

AUD 0 for Fiat Argo 10,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sorrento,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD 0 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Sharan,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes A Class,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ford Kuga,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4-4wd,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux-double,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for I5 Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Partner,

AUD 0 for Chevrolet Van Express 15 Pax,

AUD 0 for Toyota Camry,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Renault Talisman,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Opel Vivaro,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

AUD 0 for Chevrolet Lacetti,Fiat Egea,Toyota Aqua Gps,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Mg Hs,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,Nissan Townstar Van,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,Kia Rio,Fiat Argo 10,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Kia Sorrento,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Toyota Prado,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Volkswagen Sharan,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc60,Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes V-class,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 0 for Toyota Corolla Quest,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Egea,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Aqua Gps,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

AUD 6001 for Mg Hs,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD 0 for Nissan Townstar Van,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD 0 for Kia Rio,

AUD 0 for Fiat Argo 10,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sorrento,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD 0 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Sharan,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes A Class,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ford Kuga,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4-4wd,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux-double,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for I5 Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Partner,

AUD 0 for Chevrolet Van Express 15 Pax,

AUD 0 for Toyota Camry,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Renault Talisman,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Opel Vivaro,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 0 for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Egea,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Aqua Gps,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

AUD 6001 for Mg Hs,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD 0 for Nissan Townstar Van,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD 0 for Kia Rio,

AUD 0 for Fiat Argo 10,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sorrento,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD 0 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Description Not Available,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Sharan,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes A Class,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ford Kuga,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4-4wd,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux-double,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for I5 Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Partner,

AUD 0 for Chevrolet Van Express 15 Pax,

AUD 0 for Toyota Camry,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Glc 4x4--4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Es 250 Ex,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Renault Talisman,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Opel Vivaro,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1 mi from Melbourne Airport

4.1 mi from Essendon Airport

11.4 mi from Melbourne City Heliport

Railway Stations

10.8 mi from Flagstaff Train Station

11 mi from Southern Cross Station

11.3 mi from Parliament Train Station

Hotels

0.4 mi from ibis budget Melbourne Airport

0.5 mi from Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

0.6 mi from PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

Other Landmarks

11.5 mi from Federation Square

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location
coordinates: -37.677163 144.8566821

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Guest Reviews

Total points: 7.2 / 10 Good

  • Vehicle condition: 1.0
  • Vehicle cleanliness: 0.9
  • Spaciousness: 1.0
  • Counter staff: 1.0
  • Pick-up location: 0.9
  • Drop-off location: 1.0
  • Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
  • Drop-off time: 0-10 mins
  • O.ALV

    Melbourne

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Après un appel téléphonique, toujours pas de facture alors que des frais de 80 dollars ont été retirés. Après appel, ces frais sont dus à une restitution tardive lié à une tempête sur kangaroo island. Nous avons prévenu et on nous a dit qu'il n'y avait pas de souci , qu'is avaient l'habitude de ce type de situation. En finalité j'apprends en regardant mon compte qu'une journée supplémentaire a été facturée....
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  • Zahar

    Melbourne

    9.3 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    It definitely met our expectations!
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  • Anonymous

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Highly recommend, staff were nice and gave us an upgrade, smooth pick up and drop off, no hassle
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  • Golfmacca

    Melbourne

    9.7 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Thrifty were very busy and I had to wait about 30 minutes for the vehicle. They had upgraded me to a larger size. The vehicle had obviously been washed quickly but was presentable. Staff were friendly and advised me of the delay.
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  • C.Broughton

    Melbourne

    9 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    It was a little tricky to find the pick up point as there were no signs in the airport however this wasn’t thrifty’s fault
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  • Anonymous

    Melbourne

    7.3 /10 Good

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Counterstaff gets the job done, which is good, but not so friendly.
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  • Winni Veblen

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Coral Edward

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Thrifty provided great service. The staff at the branch were enthusiastic, and after checking my driver's license and translation, the process was quick. After paying the rental fee and a 385 AUD pre-authorization on my credit card, I received the car keys. When inspecting the car, the staff noted some small scratches, which I appreciated. During the return process, the staff instructed me to drop the keys in a box without an immediate inspection, which made me a bit anxious. I took photos of the fuel gauge and the car's exterior, but there were no problems. Thrifty later confirmed via email that there were no damages. Overall, I was very satisfied with the services from both QEEQ and Thrifty, and I hope other travelers can have the same experience.
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  • Geoffrey Fanny

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Maurice Edie

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Easy pickup, specifically noted it's a diesel car
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  • Pandora Harte

    Melbourne

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Baird Andrew

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    The pick-up and drop-off procedures were simple and efficient. It would be better if they could explain a bit more during pick-up.
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  • Violet Trollpoe

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Lewis Bartholomew

    Melbourne

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Celeste Jack

    Melbourne

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    It was okay, but this company charged the deposit directly instead of holding it, and refunded it after the return. I lost some money due to exchange rate fluctuations, which felt unfair. Other than that, everything else was fine.
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  • Antonia Susanna

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Winfred Bill

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Very enthusiastic, excellent service
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  • Newman Herbert

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    The car was very new, and the downtown return location was very convenient.
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  • Cedric Flynn

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Very good, just don't rely too much on GPS guides as they can sometimes mislead you!
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  • Everley Evan

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Easy process, friendly staff, good car condition.
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  • Sarah Whyet

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Upton Newton

    Melbourne

    4 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Charles Philemon

    Melbourne

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    I rented from Thrifty and waited in line for a bit. I'm not very good at English, but the staff wrote down key information for me, including the total insurance amount (required for those under 25), deposit fees, return time, etc. They didn't try to upsell additional services.
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  • Martha Orlando

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    This company is good
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  • Tobey Crichton

    Melbourne

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Mildred Micah

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Thorough inspection and photos taken when picking up the car.
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  • Cathy Whit

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    The service was great, especially during the car return process. They really helped us a lot; otherwise, we would have probably missed our flight.
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  • Sebastian Acheson

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Cora Hume

    Melbourne

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Quick pickup and drop-off process. Drop-off had some hiccups but was overall smooth.
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  • Sandy Piers

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    The staff were friendly, provided detailed information, and gave good suggestions.
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  • Madeline Surrey

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    A very professional car rental company.
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  • Meredith Juliana

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    The pick-up and drop-off process was very quick, and the staff were extremely friendly.
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  • Elvis Lee

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Hugh Bowman

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Alvin Dolly

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Hardy Malachi

    Melbourne

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Tina Robbins

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Excellent
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  • Polly Spenser

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Eric Habakkuk

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Our English is limited, but the car rental staff were friendly and explained everything patiently. There were five staff members handling orders, so the process was quick and the wait time was short.
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  • Ogden Gard(i)ner

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Not many people in line.
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  • Moses Mark

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Norman Garcia

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    The lady at the rental counter was very friendly and talkative. Later interactions with other staff, including during the return process, went smoothly without much waiting. Thumbs up!
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  • Bill Graham

    Melbourne

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Roberta Walton

    Melbourne

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Dora Edgeworth

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Very good, processing speed was quick
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  • Ruth Moore

    Melbourne

    2 /10 Poor

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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  • Lennon Jimmy

    Melbourne

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Getting a downgrade was a bit uncomfortable, but everything else was fine. The insurance I bought, which was one level higher than the basic one, had a 500 excess fee that was quite useful.
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  • Lambert Southey

    Melbourne

    8 /10 Very good

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Satisfactory
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  • Archibald Samuel

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Very satisfied
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  • Quinn Dickey

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Everything went smoothly! Picking up and returning the car was very convenient! I suggest the company return the rental deposit as soon as possible!
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  • Burton Dewar

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Very satisfied, the staff were friendly and meticulously described important details, and even provided helpful tips about toll roads.
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  • Dana Frank

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Satisfied
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  • Modesty Martin

    Melbourne

    10 /10 Excellent

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

    Got a free upgrade to a higher-end car, excellent
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  • Kitty Evans

    Melbourne

    6 /10 Average

    Reviewed: Sunday, September 21, 2025

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What's the address of the rental location?

Melbourne Airport Terminal Building

What is the Telephone Number?

+61392416100

How to Pick up from Branch or Car Park & After Hours Pickup Must-know?

The Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car rental location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car rental.

The rental office is located on the ground level of the ParkRoyal Hotel, opposite Terminals T1, T2, and T3, behind the large Melbourne sign. If you arrive at Terminal T4, make your way outside to Terminal T3 to cross the road . Please proceed to the office to complete your rental contract.

How to Return to the Store, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

When approaching the airport area, follow the road signs marked "Car Rental Returns." After passing through the center road traffic light, keep right and watch for overhead signs indicating "Car Rental Returns" at the entrance. Enter through the Car Rental Return car park entrance. Follow the rental company logo to the designated return area. Google map link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LDVHwiWde2t9qsET6

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car Rental Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car Rental Store?

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 42.02902 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car Rental Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

  • For foreign renters, you need to bring:

    Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

    Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

    Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

    The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

  • For local renters, you need to bring:

    Full driver's license issued in Australia

Additional Extras

  • Additional driver AUD 5.5/day

    capped at AUD 27.5

    Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

  • GPS rental AUD 19/day

    Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

  • Infant car seat rental AUD 24.2/day

    capped at AUD 96.8

    Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

  • Child car seat rental AUD 24.2/day

    capped at AUD 96.8

    Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

  • Child booster seat rental AUD 24.2/day

    capped at AUD 96.8

    Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

  • Airports

    1 mi from Melbourne Airport

    4.1 mi from Essendon Airport

    11.4 mi from Melbourne City Heliport

  • Railway Stations

    10.8 mi from Flagstaff Train Station

    11 mi from Southern Cross Station

    11.3 mi from Parliament Train Station

  • Hotels

    0.4 mi from ibis budget Melbourne Airport

    0.5 mi from Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

    0.6 mi from PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

  • Other Landmarks

    11.5 mi from Federation Square

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