Don’t rent from Apex.

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.

If you miss the pickup time, the store won't contact you. My flight was delayed and the store closed for the day at 5 PM without reaching out for a late pickup option. This left me stranded at the airport and I had to take a taxi and return the next day. Even the next day, they didn't contact me to confirm any details. The car I received was not very clean inside, and some interior parts were damaged, so I had to take photos to avoid future charges. The most disappointing part was that I forgot two down jackets in the car, and after returning the car, the cleaning staff took them and didn't admit it. They were a boss and a dotti down jacket. This company is cheaper compared to others, but since it's not located at the airport, it's inconvenient for pickup and drop-off. Nowadays, there are all kinds of people in Australia, and their behavior varies greatly.

Even though my English is not very good, it didn't affect the experience. However, it would be even better if there was a more detailed explanation of the local traffic regulations.

Instructions at Melbourne airport for pick up needs to be updated. I called apex and was directed with much ease. Car was great and staff very friendly.

Everything great and I will use them again

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.