
Thrifty 4000+ ratings, 33 reviews
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
The Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car rental.
The rental office is located on the ground level of the ParkRoyal Hotel, opposite Terminals T1, T2, and T3, behind the large Melbourne sign. If you arrive at Terminal T4, make your way outside to Terminal T3 to cross the road . Please proceed to the office to complete your rental contract.
| Days of Week | Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| Opening hours | 06:00 -23:30 | 06:00 -23:30 | 06:00 -23:30 | 06:00 -23:30 | 06:00 -23:30 | 06:00 -23:30 | 06:00 -23:30 |
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types,incl. Compact,Suv,Economy,Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards from the following providers are accepted for rentals at this location: Visa, Master
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 41.7735725 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
For foreign renters, you need to bring:
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Original driving licence + NAATI Translation
The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full driver's license issued in Australia





To be updated
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.
EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,
AUD 0 for Kia Cerato,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Peugeot 308,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Kia Stonic (2+ Years),Omoda 5,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,Vito 111 Cdi,Mg-3-benzin-otomatik,Special,Ds Ds3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Mg 3,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,Skoda Kodiaq 5+2 Seats-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Ford Transit,Toyota Lc70,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Renault Espace,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Bmw X1,Mazda Cx90 Suv-4wd,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes Benz Vito,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,
AUD 5500 for Kia Cerato,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 308,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Kia Stonic (2+ Years),
AUD 6001 for Omoda 5,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,
AUD 0 for Vito 111 Cdi,
AUD 0 for Mg-3-benzin-otomatik,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD 0 for Mg 3,
AUD 0 for Toyota Yaris,
AUD 0 for Peugeot 208,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
AUD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq 5+2 Seats-4wd,
AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,
AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD 0 for Ford Transit,
AUD 0 for Toyota Lc70,
AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,
AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,
AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,
AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,
AUD 5500 for Renault Espace,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 Suv-4wd,
AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes Benz Vito,
AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Mercedes A Class,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,
AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD 0 for Fiat Fiorino,
AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,
AUD 0 for Mercedes E220, Auto, Or Similiar,
AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,
AUD 0 for Man Tgl 12250,
AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Double,
AUD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,
AUD 5500 for Volvo V60,
AUD 6001 for C Class At,
AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,
AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Mercedes-benz B-class Aut,
AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD 0 for Renault Trafic,
AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD 0 for Toyota Sienna 8 Seater Automatic Or Similar,
AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,
AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,
AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,
AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,
AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,
AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,
AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,
AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,
AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,
AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,
AUD 0 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
AUD 0 for Toyota Proace Verso,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
AUD 5900 for ,
AUD 6900 for ,
AUD 7900 for ,
AUD 8800 for ,
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.
EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,
AUD 0 for Kia Cerato,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Peugeot 308,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Kia Stonic (2+ Years),Omoda 5,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,Vito 111 Cdi,Mg-3-benzin-otomatik,Special,Ds Ds3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Mg 3,Toyota Yaris,Peugeot 208,Toyota Yaris,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,Skoda Octavia,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,Skoda Kodiaq 5+2 Seats-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Ford Transit,Toyota Lc70,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Renault Espace,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Bmw X1,Mazda Cx90 Suv-4wd,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes Benz Vito,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 0 for Chevrolet Lacetti,
AUD 5500 for Kia Cerato,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 308,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Kia Stonic (2+ Years),
AUD 6001 for Omoda 5,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,
AUD 0 for Vito 111 Cdi,
AUD 0 for Mg-3-benzin-otomatik,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD 0 for Mg 3,
AUD 0 for Toyota Yaris,
AUD 0 for Peugeot 208,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
AUD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq 5+2 Seats-4wd,
AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,
AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD 0 for Ford Transit,
AUD 0 for Toyota Lc70,
AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,
AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,
AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,
AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,
AUD 5500 for Renault Espace,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 Suv-4wd,
AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes Benz Vito,
AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Mercedes A Class,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,
AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD 0 for Fiat Fiorino,
AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,
AUD 0 for Mercedes E220, Auto, Or Similiar,
AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,
AUD 0 for Man Tgl 12250,
AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Double,
AUD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,
AUD 5500 for Volvo V60,
AUD 6001 for C Class At,
AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,
AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Mercedes-benz B-class Aut,
AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD 0 for Renault Trafic,
AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD 0 for Toyota Sienna 8 Seater Automatic Or Similar,
AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,
AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,
AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,
AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,
AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,
AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,
AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,
AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,
AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,
AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,
AUD 0 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
AUD 0 for Toyota Proace Verso,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
AUD 5900 for ,
AUD 6900 for ,
AUD 7900 for ,
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 0 for other car models.
AUD 5500 for Kia Cerato,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 308,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Kia Stonic (2+ Years),
AUD 6001 for Omoda 5,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,
AUD 0 for Vito 111 Cdi,
AUD 0 for Mg-3-benzin-otomatik,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD 0 for Mg 3,
AUD 0 for Toyota Yaris,
AUD 0 for Peugeot 208,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris,
AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid-hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Mitsubishi Xpander Cross,
AUD 6001 for Skoda Kodiaq 5+2 Seats-4wd,
AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,
AUD 0 for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD 0 for Ford Transit,
AUD 0 for Toyota Lc70,
AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,
AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,
AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,
AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,
AUD 5500 for Renault Espace,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 Suv-4wd,
AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes Benz Vito,
AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Mercedes A Class,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,
AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,
AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD 0 for Fiat Fiorino,
AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,
AUD 0 for Mercedes E220, Auto, Or Similiar,
AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,
AUD 0 for Man Tgl 12250,
AUD 0 for Toyota Hilux,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Double,
AUD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,
AUD 5500 for Volvo V60,
AUD 6001 for C Class At,
AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,
AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Mercedes-benz B-class Aut,
AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD 0 for Renault Trafic,
AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD 0 for Toyota Sienna 8 Seater Automatic Or Similar,
AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,
AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD 7000 for Vw Caravelle,
AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,
AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,
AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,
AUD 0 for Toyota Tundra,
AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,
AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,
AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray-4wd,
AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,
AUD 0 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,
AUD 0 for Toyota Proace Verso,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
Full to Full
Airports
1 mi from Melbourne Airport
4.1 mi from Essendon Airport
11.4 mi from Melbourne City Heliport
Railway Stations
10.8 mi from Flagstaff Train Station
11 mi from Southern Cross Station
11.3 mi from Parliament Train Station
Hotels
0.4 mi from ibis budget Melbourne Airport
0.5 mi from Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport
0.6 mi from PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
Other Landmarks
11.5 mi from Federation Square
Total points: 7.2 / 10 Good

Zahar
Melbourne
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Anonymous
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Golfmacca
Melbourne
9.7 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

C.Broughton
Melbourne
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Anonymous
Melbourne
7.3 /10 Good
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Winni Veblen
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Coral Edward
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Geoffrey Fanny
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Maurice Edie
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Pandora Harte
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Baird Andrew
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Violet Trollpoe
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Lewis Bartholomew
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Celeste Jack
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Antonia Susanna
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Winfred Bill
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Newman Herbert
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Cedric Flynn
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Everley Evan
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Sarah Whyet
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Upton Newton
Melbourne
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Charles Philemon
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Martha Orlando
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Tobey Crichton
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Mildred Micah
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Cathy Whit
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Sebastian Acheson
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Cora Hume
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Sandy Piers
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Madeline Surrey
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Meredith Juliana
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Modesty Martin
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Elvis Lee
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Hugh Bowman
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Alvin Dolly
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Hardy Malachi
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Tina Robbins
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Polly Spenser
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Eric Habakkuk
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Ogden Gard(i)ner
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Moses Mark
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Norman Garcia
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Bill Graham
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Roberta Walton
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Dora Edgeworth
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Ruth Moore
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Lennon Jimmy
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Lambert Southey
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Archibald Samuel
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Quinn Dickey
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Kitty Evans
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Burton Dewar
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025

Dana Frank
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, December 20, 2025





























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The Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car rental location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car rental.
The rental office is located on the ground level of the ParkRoyal Hotel, opposite Terminals T1, T2, and T3, behind the large Melbourne sign. If you arrive at Terminal T4, make your way outside to Terminal T3 to cross the road . Please proceed to the office to complete your rental contract.
21 - 99 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 41.7735725 per day approximately.
The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Original driving licence + NAATI Translation
The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.
Full driver's license issued in Australia
capped at AUD 27.5
Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.
Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.
capped at AUD 96.8
Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months).
capped at AUD 96.8
Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)
capped at AUD 96.8
Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg
1 mi from Melbourne Airport
4.1 mi from Essendon Airport
11.4 mi from Melbourne City Heliport
10.8 mi from Flagstaff Train Station
11 mi from Southern Cross Station
11.3 mi from Parliament Train Station
0.4 mi from ibis budget Melbourne Airport
0.5 mi from Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport
0.6 mi from PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
11.5 mi from Federation Square