Thrifty Car Rental at Melbourne Airport

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PRICE
79 / 100
AVG. WAIT
18 mins.
QUALITY OF VEHICLE
86 / 100
DESK SERVICE
91 / 100
VEHICLE PICKUP
88 / 100
VEHICLE DROP-OFF
84 / 100
Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.
UNBEATABLE VALUE CAR RENTAL
  • Free Amendments
  • Free Cancellations
  • No Card Fees
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Information about renting a vehicle from Thrifty at Melbourne Airport

When travelers arrive at Melbourne Airport MEL they have a broad array of car rental companies at Melbourne Airport at their disposal. Before proceeding to exit the baggage claim area make sure you have collected your entire luggage.

Useful information when renting a vehicle from Thrifty at Melbourne Airport

Additional drivers can be added for a daily additional fee to the rental agreement provided they meet the same requirements as the main driver and are present at the time of pick up. When driving in Australia you should drive on the left hand side of the road.

Thrifty Car Rental Options

Rental vehicles are available from the following manufacturers: Ford, Holden, Hyundai, Kia and Mitsubishi + 1 more. Thrifty provides a selection of 11 different vehicles to rent at Melbourne Airport from 6 manufacturers including Ford Ecosport, Ford Focus, Holden Trax, Hyundai Elantra and Kia Carnival + 6 more. You can rent vehicles with the following fuel types: Petrol. The following fuel policy options are available: Fuel: Pick up and return full. 12 vehicles are available with air conditioning.

Thrifty Rental Vehicle Types Available at Melbourne Airport

The following vehicle groups are available to rent at Melbourne Airport are:
  • SUV
  • Intermediate
  • Minivan
  • Fullsize
  • Compact
  • Economy
Rental vehicles range in capacity from 5 and 8 passengers. 3, 4 and 5 door vehicles are available to rent. If you have luggage, Thrifty vehicles range in luggage carrying capacity from 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 pieces of luggage.

Thrifty Payment Options at Melbourne Airport

You can pay for your rental with the following types of cards: Visa and MasterCard.

Returning your rented Thrifty vehicle at Melbourne Airport

Consult with Thrifty for instructions on where to return your rental car at Melbourne Airport. Please remember to collect your belongings before returning the keys.

Contact Thrifty at Melbourne Airport

For more information please contact Thrifty on 03 9241 6100, 03 9241 6144.

Thrifty Nearest Locations

Thrifty also has 27 locations nearby, including:
  • Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal (0.8KM)
  • Melbourne - Tullamarine Downtown (3.7KM)
  • Melbourne - Campbellfield Downtown (9.9KM)
  • Melbourne - Downtown (14.5KM)
  • Melbourne West - Deer Park (14.6KM)

Where is the Thrifty Car Rental Desk at Melbourne?

Map of Thrifty office at Melbourne Airport

Map

Both the vehicle and hire desk/counter are located inside the terminal.

Rental Desk Address:
MELBOURNE AIRPORT, TERMINAL BUILDING, MELBOURNE, 3043, VIC, Victoria
tel:03 9241 6100, 03 9241 6144

What time is Thrifty open at Melbourne Airport?

DAY OPEN CLOSE
Monday 06:00 23:29
Tuesday 06:00 23:29
Wednesday 06:00 23:29
Thursday 06:00 23:29
Friday 06:00 23:29
Saturday 06:00 23:29
Sunday 06:00 23:29

Which rental cars does Thrifty supply for hire at Melbourne Airport?

The rental cars available from Thrifty at Melbourne Airport are:

Ford Ecosport

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Ecosport Car Rental
3
5

Ford Focus

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
4
5

Holden Trax

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Holden Trax Car Rental
3
5

Hyundai Elantra

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Elantra Car Rental
4
5

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Kia Cerato

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Kia Cerato Car Rental
4
5

Mitsubishi ASX

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi ASX Car Rental
3
5

Mitsubishi Outlander

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi Outlander Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Corolla

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
2
5

Toyota Kluger

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Kluger Car Rental
6
5

Toyota Yaris

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Yaris Car Rental
2
5

What are Thrifty's cheapest hire cars at Melbourne Airport?

Thrifty's cheapest hire cars available at Melbourne Airport(per category) are:

Holden Trax

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Holden Trax Car Rental
3
5

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Corolla

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
2
5

Toyota Yaris

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Yaris Car Rental
2
5

Which mini-vans does Thrifty rent at Melbourne Airport?

Thrifty rents the following minivans at Melbourne Airport:

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Which automatic cars does Thrifty provide at Melbourne Airport?

The following automatic vehicles are available to rent from Thrifty at Melbourne Airport:

Ford Ecosport

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Ecosport Car Rental
3
5

Ford Focus

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
4
5

Holden Trax

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Holden Trax Car Rental
3
5

Hyundai Elantra

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Elantra Car Rental
4
5

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Kia Cerato

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Kia Cerato Car Rental
4
5

Mitsubishi ASX

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi ASX Car Rental
3
5

Mitsubishi Outlander

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi Outlander Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Camry

Fullsize
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Camry Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Corolla

Compact
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
2
5

Toyota Kluger

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Kluger Car Rental
6
5

Toyota Yaris

Economy
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Yaris Car Rental
2
5

What petrol cars does Thrifty offer for rental at Melbourne Airport?

The following petrol cars are available to rent from Thrifty at Melbourne Airport:

Ford Ecosport

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Ford Ecosport Car Rental
3
5

Ford Focus

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Ford Focus Car Rental
4
5

Holden Trax

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Holden Trax Car Rental
3
5

Hyundai Elantra

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Hyundai Elantra Car Rental
4
5

Kia Carnival

Minivan
Car Rental Offers
Kia Carnival Car Rental
3
8

Kia Cerato

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Kia Cerato Car Rental
4
5

Mitsubishi ASX

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi ASX Car Rental
3
5

Mitsubishi Outlander

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Mitsubishi Outlander Car Rental
5
5

Toyota Corolla

Intermediate
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Corolla Car Rental
4
5

Toyota Kluger

SUV
Car Rental Offers
Toyota Kluger Car Rental
6
5

Nearby Thrifty Car Rental Pick-up and Drop-Off Locations

0.78
KM
Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal
Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne, 3045, Vic, Victoria
3.73
KM
Melbourne - Tullamarine Downtown
70-90 Garden Drive, Tullamarine, 3043, Vic, Victoria
9.91
KM
Melbourne - Campbellfield Downtown
1484 Sydney Rd, Campbellfield Vic, 3061, Vic, Victoria
14.50
KM
Melbourne - Downtown
244 Canterbury Rd, Bayswater, 3153, Vic, Victoria
14.63
KM
Melbourne West - Deer Park
3/71 Elgar Rd, Deer Park, Vic, 306, Vic, Victoria
15.14
KM
Footscray
69 Hopkins St (cnr Irvin St), Footscray, 3011, Vic, Victoria
15.86
KM
Melbourne - Preston Downtown
580 High Street, Preston, 3072, Vic, Victoria
18.83
KM
Melbourne - Southern Cross Station
Southern Cross Station - Spencer St, Melbourne, 3000, Vic, Victoria
20.83
KM
Melbourne - South
50-54 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, Southbank, 3006, Vic, Victoria
21.24
KM
Melbourne - Richmond Downtown
26 Swan Street, Richmond, 3121, Vic, Victoria
22.29
KM
Melbourne - South Yarra
650 Chapel Street, South Yarra, 3141, Vic, Victoria
25.35
KM
Hoppers Crossing
313 Old Geelong Road, Hoppers Crossing, 3029, Vic, Victoria
26.22
KM
Melbourne - Camberwell Downtown
487 Burke Rd, Camberwell Vic, 3124, Vic, Victoria
27.27
KM
Werribee - Downtown
317 Princes Highway, Werribee, 3030, Vic, Victoria
28.77
KM
Melbourne - Brighton Downtown
201 Nepean Highway, Brighton, 3185, Vic, Victoria
31.25
KM
Melbourne - Blackburn
110 Whitehorse Rd, Blackburn, 3130, Vic, Victoria
33.61
KM
Melbourne - Moorabbin Downtown
245-247 Wickham Road, Moorabbin, Moorabbin, 3189, Vic, Victoria
35.67
KM
Melbourne West - Moorabbin Downtonw
234 Chesterville Road, Moorabbin, Vic, 3189, Vic, Victoria
36.52
KM
Melbourne - Clayton Downtown
2093-2097 Princes Highway, Clayton, 3168, Vic, Victoria
39.31
KM
Clayton
2215c Princes Highway, Mulgrave, 3170, Vic, Victoria
41.59
KM
Melbourne - Bayswater Downtown
244 Canterbury Rd, Bayswater, 3153, Vic, Victoria
49.24
KM
Melbourne - Dandenong Downtown
28-30 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong, 3175, Vic, Victoria
51.85
KM
Melbourne - Avalon Airport
80 Beach Rd, Avalon, Vic, 3212, Vic, Victoria
57.04
KM
Melbourne - Frankston Downtown
120-124 Dandenong Road, Frankston, 3199, Vic, Victoria
64.93
KM
Geelong - Downtown
18a The Esplanade South, Geelong, Vic, 3220, Vic, Victoria
69.75
KM
Melbourne - Pakenham Downtown
208-210 Princes Highway, Pakenham, Vic, 3810, Vic, Victoria
89.31
KM
Ballarat - Downtown
17 Albert St, Ballarat, Vic, 3550, Vic, Victoria

Thrifty Car Rental at Melbourne: Popular Questions

Where are the closest Thrifty car rental locations outside Melbourne Airport?
The nearest Thrifty car rental locations outside Melbourne Airport can be found at:
  • Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal (Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne, 3045, Vic, Victoria) 0.78 KM away.
  • Melbourne - Tullamarine Downtown (70-90 Garden Drive, Tullamarine, 3043, Vic, Victoria) 3.73 KM away.
  • Melbourne - Campbellfield Downtown (1484 Sydney Rd, Campbellfield Vic, 3061, Vic, Victoria) 9.91 KM away.
  • Melbourne - Downtown (244 Canterbury Rd, Bayswater, 3153, Vic, Victoria) 14.50 KM away.
  • Melbourne West - Deer Park (3/71 Elgar Rd, Deer Park, Vic, 306, Vic, Victoria) 14.63 KM away.
  • Footscray (69 Hopkins St (cnr Irvin St), Footscray, 3011, Vic, Victoria) 15.14 KM away.
  • Melbourne - Preston Downtown (580 High Street, Preston, 3072, Vic, Victoria) 15.86 KM away.
  • Melbourne - Southern Cross Station (Southern Cross Station - Spencer St, Melbourne, 3000, Vic, Victoria) 18.83 KM away.
  • Melbourne - South (50-54 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne, Southbank, 3006, Vic, Victoria) 20.83 KM away.
  • Melbourne - Richmond Downtown (26 Swan Street, Richmond, 3121, Vic, Victoria) 21.24 KM away.
What time is Thrifty open at Melbourne Airport?
Thrifty at Melbourne Airport opening hours are as follows: Monday from 06:00 until 23:29, Tuesday from 06:00 until 23:29, Wednesday from 06:00 until 23:29, Thursday from 06:00 until 23:29, Friday from 06:00 until 23:29, Saturday from 06:00 until 23:29, Sunday from 06:00 until 23:29
Where is the Thrifty Car Rental Desk at Melbourne Airport?
Thrifty rental desk is located at MELBOURNE AIRPORT, TERMINAL BUILDING, MELBOURNE, 3043, VIC, Victoria. Pickup Directions: *Please ensure you provide your flight number to the supplier before pick up.
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