General Information
Hiring a car in Victoria is a great way to experience Melbourne and the rest of the state at your own pace. Driving is easy with a good road network and only a very few toll roads. Ask at the car hire desk if you need an e-tag as many city freeways are tollways with electronic only toll systems. This includes from Tullamarine Airport to the City. Most highways outside of the city are free. Possible hazards include snow or ice in winter in the snowfields and flooding in country areas but this is unusual in Victoria. During summer bushfires can be a hazard however emergency services will advise of road closures. Minor country roads and Alpine roads can be of poor quality and stray animals are a hazard in remote regions. Particular care should be taken when driving at night. Outback roads which are unsealed require 4 wheel drive hire. Book all vehicles well in advance for peak periods like Christmas, Easter and school holidays or special events like Melbourne Cup or sporting events.

Driving around Melbourne is quite reasonable for a major city but be careful of trams. Trams have right of way and you cannot make a right turn from a tram line as this blocks the line. You need to pull to the left side and turn right across the traffic. Try and avoid peak hours and allow extra time in busy areas like the city and congested suburbs. Most city hotels have parking available at extra cost and this should be booked when reserving the room. Once out of the city centre the suburban streets and arterial roads are very easy to get around and there are great day trips and short drives in and around Melbourne including to Phillip Island (by bridge), the Yarra Valley and Great Ocean Road as a day trip or through to Adelaide. Take a tour of the Goldfields and visit Ballarat and Bendigo, explore the Victorian Alps or drive alongside the Murray River.

Many airports now charge car hire companies an average of 10% airport service fee which applies to pick up only - making it cheaper to pick up at a city branch for a longer hire. Airport Pick Up Fee is advised within the booking process. For short rentals the airport pick up fee is often similar in cost to a taxi or shuttle service into the city branch. City branches are also only open in business hours while airport branches are open for all arriving and departing flights or will have a key drop facility for out of hours returns.

All states also charge stamp duty on car hire which varies from approximately 0.5% to 2% on total charges.

Insurance is included in rental rates with an excess or maximum liability payable in event of accidental damage. This excess can be reduced by payment of an additional daily amount. Insurance details are advised during the online booking process.

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