Airport pick-up and drop-off were very convenient. They proactively upgraded our vehicle to a Renault SUV with only 40,000 kilometers, making our self-drive trip along the Great Ocean Road much more enjoyable.

Apex is my top choice for car rentals in Australia and New Zealand. The cars are new, the service is excellent, and the vehicle condition is great. I brought my own navigation mount and upgraded to a Staria in Melbourne. We were five people with one 28-inch, one 26-inch, two 24-inch, and one 20-inch luggage, and we had plenty of space. I adapted to driving on the right-hand side within half a day, as I had lived in the UK for a few years. Driving etiquette is very similar to the UK, making it an easy transition.

Extremely limited hours for a rental location at the airport - closed at five.

When we picked up the car the guy at the counter said it would be alright if we brought back the car with 75% full tank. By the drop-off the lady asked why it wasn't full. Bit of miscommunication there, but in the end 75% was fine.