BUDGET Car Rental at Melbourne Airport

Melbourne Airport is also commonly referred to as the Tullamarine Airport, due to its location adjacent to this suburb, and is approximately 23 km, or 14 miles from the city center of Melbourne. It is the second largest airport in Australia, with over 32 million passengers per annum, and has the official airport code of MEL. The busiest route from the airport is to Sydney Airport, the largest airport in the country, and although Melbourne Airport is international, the majority of its passengers travel on domestic flights. Buses and taxis are available from the airport, but many passengers prefer to arrange their own rented car, from car hire companies such as Budget. Budget is a company popular for their ‘budget’ prices, and offer a wide range of vehicles for hire.

The desk of Budget Melbourne Airport car rental can be found on the ground floor of the short term parking area, along with other car hire companies such as Avis, Sixt, Hertz, National, Alamo and Europcar. Passengers arriving at the airport’s terminals should have no trouble finding Budget’s rental counters, as all facilities are clearly marked. Arrivals are handled at all four terminals of Melbourne Airport, as each terminal is dedicated to a different type of air traffic. Terminal 2 is used for international traffic, Terminal 4 for budget airline services and Terminals 1 and 3 handle all domestic flight operations at the airport. Arriving passengers can hire their car in advance of their flight to Melbourne, online, or simply from the rental counters of Budget at the airport. However, only a reservation will ensure that your ideal car is available at your time of arrival.

Passengers are also recommended to hire any additional items of equipment needed for their journey in advance, such as child seats or a satellite navigation system, as these items are subject to availability. When a car seat is required ensure that you order the correct size for the age of your child, as baby seats are suitable for infants, while booster seats are large enough for an older child. Although a satellite navigation system will add a few dollars to your rental price, it is highly recommended for drivers who are unfamiliar with the road network in Melbourne. The GPS units offered by the majority of car hire companies are also of very high quality, and come with many features that make finding any destination an easy task. Additional equipment may also include hand controls for disabled drivers. At Melbourne Airport, hand controls should be booked in advance, and are free of charge.

Budget’s rental terms and conditions for this location are quite simply to understand, and are clearly stated on their website. In terms of age requirements, the primary renter should be at least 21 years old, and should also have a valid drivers license that has been held for at least a year prior to the rental date. A local license is usually accepted, provided that it is printed in English, but it is best to confirm with Budget if an International Driving Permit is required. An IDP must be arranged in your country of residence before departing from Melbourne Airport, and is valid only as a translation of your local license, rather than as a document on its own. Renters should keep in mind that persons between the ages of 21 and 24 will pay a higher rental rate, for young drivers insurance, and may also not be permitted to hire from certain vehicle categories.

At Melbourne Airport, a one way hire is a popular option for customers who will not be returning to the airport, and who would rather deliver their rented car to another Budget location. The location can also be in Melbourne, and there are usually no charges for a one way hire delivered within the same city as its collection. However, a vehicle which is returned to a further location may incur additional charges. In terms of cross border traffic, Budget does not permit their vehicles to be driven into Western Australia or the Northern Territory, and cars may also not be taken on a ferry to cross over to any of the islands. The primary renter is responsible for arranging and paying for suitable insurance for the rented car, and should have a major credit card for the rental payments.

Vehicles from Budget Melbourne Airport are cleaned and checked for safety before every rental, therefore passengers will receive a car which is well maintained and in good mechanical order. It is very important to have a reliable vehicle for your holiday or business trip in Melbourne. Customers will be able to choose a vehicle category from Budget’s car reservation process online, rather than a car by its specific make and model, but will receive a car which is very similar to the examples shown on Budget’s website. Economy cars are the most affordable, and are fuel-efficient as well. However, they are smaller car models, with limited space for luggage. The Hyundai Getz is an example of an Economy vehicle. Compact vehicles are similar to the Getz as well, but have an automatic transmission.

Intermediate, Standard and Full-size cars from Budget are a bit larger, with room for five passengers and a couple of luggage items. They include the Hyundai Elantra Sedan, Mitsubishi Lancer and Toyota Camry Sedan. They also have four doors and air conditioning. However, families may prefer an estate, similar to the Holden Commodore Wagon or an SUV, like the Nissan X-Trail AWD and Mitsubishi Pajero GLX. At Melbourne Airport, customers of Budget will definitely find their ideal car in among the large variety available.

For any further details, customers should contact Budget, at their Melbourne Airport rental location.

Address: Budget Car Rental
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Tullamarine Vic, 3043 AU

Telephone Number: +61 (03) 9241-6366