Car Hire in Melbourne, Australia

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Melbourne

The capital city of Victoria began to boom during the late 1800’s when it was flushed with the riches of the nearby gold fields. The city continued to grow and develop and today, nineteenth century Melbourne can be seen amongst many modern developments making it one of the Southern Hemisphere's greatest cities with everything to offer. A bustling city with a laid back atmosphere; tree lined avenues and open spaces; great shopping and endless restaurants; entertainment and culture.

Attractions

The city centre boasts many attractions to keep any visitor entertained. Notable buildings include the gothic St Paul’s Cathedral, Parliament House and the Old Treasury Building. The hub of the city, Flinders Street Station sits in contrast to ultra modern Federation Square arts complex across the road. For a great view over these sites and the rest of the city, head up the Rialto Tower to the Melbourne Observation Deck.

Melbourne is a centre for arts and culture, and worth a visit is Melbourne Museum, the South Bank Arts Precinct, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Australian Art Gallery at Federation Square and the stunning Victorian Arts Centre, incorporating the Melbourne Concert Hall, State Theatre and Playhouse.

For sports fans a visit to the imposing MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) is a must, whether for a cricket tour of the grounds or to watch an Aussie Rules football game. A visit at certain times of the year may give opportunity to take in the Melbourne Cup racing, the Grand Prix at Albert Park or the Australian Open Tennis.

The Aquarium and Zoo are entertaining and a walk through the vast Botanical Gardens and a tram down to St Kilda beach are a must.

Shopping

The city boasts fashionable boutiques, vast shopping centres, department stores and unique arcades creating a shopper's paradise. Shop for designer fashion on Collins Street in the city or venture out into the suburbs and browse young funky designs on Chapel Street; pop into lavish boutiques on Toorak Road; pick up great deals on big labels in the factory outlets of Bridge Street and alternative original ethnic goods in Brunswick Street.

Nightlife and Eating Out

Eating out is a popular pastime in Melbourne and due to the influence of decades of immigration the choice of cuisine is wide and varied. All tastes are catered for with Italian, Greek, Chinese, Spanish, Thai and Japanese all found on the same street. Café culture is huge in Melbourne and cafés are filled with people sipping lattés at any time of the day.

Nightlife is lively with a host of pubs, bars, clubs, cinemas, theatres and live gigs any night of the week. Clubs are open late and people tend to go out later. As well as the city centre, the restaurants, bars and clubs of St Kilda and Chapel street are also popular nightspots.

Tourist Information

Melbourne Visitor Information Centre
Corner Flinders Street and St Kilda Road
Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia
Ph +61 3 9658 9658
Fax +61 3 9650 6168
www.visitmelbourne.com

Airport

Melbourne Airport is located about 25 kms from the City Centre, under 30 minutes by car and services both domestic and international flights. Domestic flights run between Melbourne and all Australian capital cities, as well as to many other regional centres.

Car Hire Locations


Auto Europe offices in Melbourne:
  • Melbourne Airport, Desk In Terminal
  • Melbourne (tullamarine) Apt, Desks In Quantas, Ansett &
  • Melbourne Downtown Office, 398 Elizabeth Street
  • Melbourne Downtown Office, 97 Franklin Street
  • Melbourne City Office, 89 - 91 Franklin St.
  • Melbourne Airport, 1 Air Terminal Parkway
  • Melbourne Best Western Office, 964 South Harbor City Blvd
  • Melbourne Downtown Office, 34-60 Little Collins Street
  • Melbourne Airport - Domestic, Domestic Quantas Term.
  • Melbourne Airport - Dom. South, Desk In Domestic South Term
  • Melbourne Airport, Meet & Greet
  • Melbourne City Office, 362 - 370 Hoddle Street
  • Melbourne City Office, 62 La Trobe Street
Argus offices in Melbourne:
  • Melbourne - Balckburn, 110 Whitehorse Road, 3130 Blackburn
  • Melbourne - Tullamarine, 157 Mickleham Road, 3043 Tullamarine
  • Melbourne Airport, Melbourne International Airport Terminal, Meet And Greet , On Arrival Call Ariport Depot For Collection.
  • Melbourne - Downtown, 89-91 Franklin St, Melbourne, Vic 3000
  • Coburg, 251 Sydney Road, Coburg, Melbourne, 3058
  • South Melbourne, Cnr City Rd & Clarendon St, South Melbourne, Vic, Vic, 3006, Au
  • North Melbourne Dt, 24-28 Courtney St
  • Mitcham Downtown, 399 Canterbury Road
Holiday Autos offices in Melbourne:
  • Abeckett Street, Melbourne
  • Melboune Airport, Melbourne
  • 89 Franklin Street, Melbourne
  • Elizabeth St, Melbourne
  • Melbourne International Terminal, Melbourne
  • Avalon Airport,
  • Brighton Aus Downtown,
  • Melbourne Port Downtown,
  • Traralgon Downtown,
  • Warrnambool Downtown,
  • Fawkner Downtown,
  • Hoppers Crossing Downtown,
Carhire 3000 offices in Melbourne:
  • Melbourne Airport, Melbourne Airporttullamarine, Vic 3043melbourneaustralia03043
  • Melbourne Downtown, Melbourne City89-91 Franklin Streetmelbourne, Vic 3000australiaaustralia03000
  • South Melbourne Downtown, 209 Moray Street3205south Melbourne, Vic

Car Hire Prices


Argus between £15.58 and £68.05 per day
Auto Europe between £17.72 and £91.38 per day
Holiday Autos between £18.86 and £43.14 per day
Car Hire Direct between £19.49 and £65.28 per day
Car Hire 3000 between £20.63 and £67.63 per day

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