Thrifty, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (mel) Car Rental

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Thrifty - Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (mel) Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

ARRIVAL DRIVE, MELBOURNE, 3045, VIC, Australia

Telephone

+61383129590

Pick-up Instructions

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (mel) car rental.

Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations in Terminal 1.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	07:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59	07:00 -22:00

Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

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

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

AUD 5.5/day

capped at AUD 27.5

GPS rental

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

AUD 19/day

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

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

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

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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 Toyota Prado,

AUD 0 for Chevrolet Lacetti,Fiat Egea,Toyota Aqua Gps,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Ford Puma,Mg Hs,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,Nissan Townstar Van,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,B5 Volkswagen Golf Gti,Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,Fiat Argo 10,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Corolla,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Kia Sorrento,Bmw X3-4wd,Volvo Xc60,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 Aaa Aaa,

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 Ford Puma,

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 B5 Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD 0 for Fiat Argo 10,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sorrento,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X3-4wd,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

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 Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for 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 Clio Cargo Van,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

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 Ford Expedition,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

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 Renault Trafic,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Peugeot 5008 Automatic O Similar,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Grand Cherokee Automatic Or Similar,

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 X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,

AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit Custom,

AUD 6001 for Special,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 0 for Aaa Aaa,

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 Ford Puma,

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 B5 Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD 0 for Fiat Argo 10,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sorrento,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X3-4wd,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

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 Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for 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 Clio Cargo Van,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

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 Ford Expedition,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

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 Renault Trafic,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Peugeot 5008 Automatic O Similar,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Grand Cherokee Automatic Or Similar,

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 X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,

AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit Custom,

AUD 6001 for Special,

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 Ford Puma,

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 B5 Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0 Turbo,

AUD 0 for Fiat Argo 10,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sorrento,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X3-4wd,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

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 Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for 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 Clio Cargo Van,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Toyota Camry,

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

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

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 Ford Expedition,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tesla Model Y,

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 Renault Trafic,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 12m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Peugeot 5008 Automatic O Similar,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Grand Cherokee Automatic Or Similar,

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 X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,

AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray-4wd,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD 0 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit Custom,

AUD 6001 for Special,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

0.5 mi from Melbourne Airport

4.6 mi from Essendon Airport

11.9 mi from Melbourne City Heliport

Railway Stations

11.4 mi from Flagstaff Train Station

11.5 mi from Southern Cross Station

11.9 mi from Parliament Train Station

Hotels

Nearby PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport

0.2 mi from ibis budget Melbourne Airport

0.2 mi from Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

Other Landmarks

12 mi from Federation Square

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Thrifty, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (mel) Car Rental

Thrifty - Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (mel) Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Must-not:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

More Car Rental Brands at Melbourne Airport

What's the address of the rental location?

What is the Telephone Number?

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

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

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

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

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

Additional driver AUD 5.5/day

GPS rental AUD 19/day

Infant car seat rental AUD 24.2/day

Child car seat rental AUD 24.2/day

Child booster seat rental AUD 24.2/day

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

Airports

Railway Stations

Hotels

Other Landmarks

Thrifty, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (mel) Car Rental

Thrifty - Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (mel) Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Must-not:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Pay for Car Rentals with Crypto

More Car Rental Brands at Melbourne Airport

What's the address of the rental location?

What is the Telephone Number?

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

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

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

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

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

Additional driver AUD 5.5/day

GPS rental AUD 19/day

Infant car seat rental AUD 24.2/day

Child car seat rental AUD 24.2/day

Child booster seat rental AUD 24.2/day

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

Airports

Railway Stations

Hotels

Other Landmarks