Hiring a car in Melbourne
SIXT branches in Melbourne ⚑22 branches serve greater Melbourne, including Melbourne Airport, Melbourne City, and Avalon Airport. Suburban branches make it easy to pick up close to where you're staying. | Speed limits in Melbourne ⚠Urban roads are usually 50 km/h (31 mph); motorways allow up to 110 km/h (68 mph). Watch for "hook turns" in the CBD – follow the tram signage. |
Tolls around Melbourne £CityLink and EastLink tolls apply in Melbourne; both are cashless and paid with an e-tag or an online pass. Staff will advise on toll routes when you collect your car. | Parking in Melbourne ⓅFlinders Street Station Parking, Melbourne Museum Car Park, and Southbank Parking cover the main sights. Tram tracks add complexity in the central area, so take care when turning. |
Day trips from Melbourne ☀
| Car categories in Melbourne ⚙Melbourne bookings cover SUVs, automatics, electric cars, pickup trucks, compact cars, estates, luxury cars, economy cars, and minibuses. SUVs and minibuses are the joint most popular choices among our Melbourne customers. |
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Our services at Melbourne
Explore with Melbourne car hire
Plan a trip to Melbourne and get in touch with your SIXT team who are ready to welcome you. We are well-placed to assist you as you plan your Melbourne adventure. Find the perfect car hire in Melbourne that best suits your travel needs. Our high-quality fleet of vehicles ensure affordable luxury at competitive prices and provide comfort and security for both short and long-distance journeys. Nip into town with an economy, compact car while for longer trips into the outback, a people carrier or premium MPV will be more suitable. There are convenient collection and drop off locations in Melbourne, including one at the airport.
SIXT services in Melbourne
Our Melbourne car hire branches offer short and long-term options. For shorter trips you can look at weekend hire or one-day hire. There are many flexible options available and any contract amendments are done without an extra fee. Car categories such as saloons, minibuses and SUVs give you a range of options and bookable extras such as additional drivers or child seats help to make your journey stress-free. The experienced agents at SIXT will be delighted to help you make the travel decisions for your trip and provide tips about driving in Melbourne and Victoria.
What to do while in Melbourne
With your Melbourne car hire at the ready why not drive into the city where you can park centrally and explore the laneways in Melbourne and take a tour of the world-famous street art. Hire a car in Melbourne and get outside the bustling metropolis to drive around 90 minutes down to the Mornington Peninsula where you can hike the coastline on some beautiful coastal trails or visit Sorrento, one of the first European style settlements in the area.
Summer 2026 in Melbourne
Summer in Melbourne can be unpredictable and hot so look for some activities that will help you escape the heat. Pop into the National Gallery of Victoria on St Kilda Road and take some time to wander through the diverse permanent collection of art on display. Alternatively take your hire car and drive just over half an hour to the Warrandyte National Park, to go swimming at Pound Bend on the Yarra River.
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Good to know when hiring in Melbourne
Even after the pick-up if you want to change the contract you can do so at no extra cost. We also offer free cancellation as well as long and short-term car hire options.
We can provide protection packages, unlimited miles, as well as a sat nav systems, extra drivers and protection packages. This and more for only a small extra fee.
While using the online tool, choose a different drop-off location to see the availability, all one-way car hires must be clear in the booking.