Thrifty, Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal Car hire

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit policy
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

MELBOURNE AIRPORT, TERMINAL BUILDING, MELBOURNE, 3043, VIC, Victoria

Telephone

03 9241 6100 / 03 9241 6144

Pick-up Instructions

*Please ensure you provide your flight number to the supplier before pick up.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time when you pick up the car.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED	CLOSED

Deposit policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 39.06782 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name 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 Driving License issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following islands is allowed and free of charge:
South Stradbroke Island, French Island

French Island and South Stradbroke are permitted but customers are not allowed to drive on beach.

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island, Phillip Island, Mornington Peninsula, Kangaroo Island

Thrifty will allow the vehicles to be taken to Bruny Island provided you pick up from certain branch. Such as Sydney Airport，Hobart Airport, Hobart City,Adelaide Downtown, Launceston Airport and Launceston City. Please confirm the surcharges with supplier. Customer should be liable for all the damage when transiting the cars. The vehicle insurance deductible may be adjusted,please consult the counter staff for details.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Rottnest Island, Fitzroy Island, Mornington Island, Mariah Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island, North Stradbroke Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD for Nissan Versa,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Kia Stonic,Kia Niro Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Jeep Renegade,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Toyota Hiace,Fiat Talento,Toyota Proace 6m3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Special,Audi Q3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,Suzuki Dzire,Fiat Panda 5 Doors,Peugeot 208,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Audi A3,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Mercedes New Gla,Mazda Cx60-4wd,Renault Austral,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Seat Alhambra,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Bmw X5,Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,Y Dual Cab 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Fiat Ulysee,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Ceed Ford Puma,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Toyota Proace 6m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD for Suzuki Dzire,

AUD for Fiat Panda 5 Doors,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Audi A3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes New Gla,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx60-4wd,

AUD for Renault Austral,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Seat Alhambra,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for Y Dual Cab 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Fiat Ulysee,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Honda Hr-v,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Peugeot Partner,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for M6 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Mercedes Glc 2.2 4matic 7g Tronic-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for Byd Seal U,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Ford Mondeo,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Ford Transit 350l,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat Estate,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Asx,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for W Mine Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 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 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Vw Multivan,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Special,

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-4wd,

AUD for Ceed Ford Puma,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Toyota Proace 6m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD for Suzuki Dzire,

AUD for Fiat Panda 5 Doors,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Audi A3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes New Gla,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx60-4wd,

AUD for Renault Austral,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Seat Alhambra,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for Y Dual Cab 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Fiat Ulysee,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Honda Hr-v,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Peugeot Partner,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for M6 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Mercedes Glc 2.2 4matic 7g Tronic-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for Byd Seal U,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Ford Mondeo,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Ford Transit 350l,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat Estate,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Asx,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for W Mine Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 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 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Vw Multivan,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Special,

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6900 for ,

AUD 7900 for ,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Kia Stonic,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Jeep Renegade,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Toyota Proace 6m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,

AUD for Mg Mg3 1.5 A/t,

AUD for Suzuki Dzire,

AUD for Fiat Panda 5 Doors,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 208,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Audi A3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Mercedes New Gla,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx60-4wd,

AUD for Renault Austral,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Seat Alhambra,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Mazda Cx90 3.3 Suv-4wd,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for Y Dual Cab 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Fiat Ulysee,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Rav4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Bz4x,

AUD 5500 for Honda Hr-v,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Peugeot Partner,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for M6 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Mercedes Glc 2.2 4matic 7g Tronic-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for Toyota Hilux,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for Byd Seal U,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Ford Mondeo,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Ford Transit 350l,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,

AUD for Volkswagen Passat Estate,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Asx,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for W Mine Equipped Toyota Prado-4wd,

AUD 7000 for Description Not Available-diesel,

AUD 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 for Special,

AUD 6001 for Vw Multivan,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Special,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Hotels

4 km from Mantra Tullamarine

4.4 km from Villa Athena - Melbourne

4.4 km from Melbourne Airport Motel

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -37.673698 144.837997

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.9 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 1.3
Vehicle cleanliness: 1.3
Spaciousness: 1.3
Counter staff: 1.3
Pick-up location: 1.3
Drop-off location: 1.3
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

JSG
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
I’ve used Thrifty before. They do a fantastic job. The staff were all super friendly. Next time I’m in Melbourne I’ll be sure to rent with them again.
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P.McGill
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Yes I actually extended the rental period to Aug 18th. Great experience. No problems about this quite straight forward.
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Abbott Nahum
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Compared to my previous car rental experience, this time the process was very quick.
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Virgil Hal
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The counter staff was very nice, and the instructions were very clear.
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Bruno Reynolds
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The company’s service was fine overall. The only issue was during the return process; our fuel tank was slightly below full. I asked the staff three times if it was okay, and they said it was no problem. However, they still charged us a significantly high fuel fee on our pre-authorized credit card, which was frustrating.
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Xavier Sweet
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Just hand over the printed pickup form to the staff, it's very convenient. The car rental company's parking lot is clearly marked and easy to find. For returning the car, just drive it to the designated parking lot and you can leave. I booked an economy car but got a Ford Focus instead. It's bigger but not fuel-efficient.
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Kent Stephens
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Mavis Eveline
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The service attitude was very good.
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Joanne Spencer
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Excellent service. Besides having staff at the reception, there were also staff in the parking lot. Our car was parked in a difficult spot, and a lady from the staff helped us drive it out. Other than that, both the pickup and return process were very convenient. Highly recommended!
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Sandy Jenny
Melbourne
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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Liz Louise
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
There was no one at the airport counter; I had to go to the building opposite to pick up the car. The staff confirming the order was not very familiar with the business, so it took a bit long, but everything else was good.
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Tiffany Emma
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Good
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Jay Maud
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The service was warm and attentive
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Maxine Commons
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Satisfactory
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Natalie Springhall
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Very good
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Thrifty, Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal Car hire

Thrifty - Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Conditional:

Must-not:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Where is the Car hire Store Location?

What is the Telephone Number?

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Hotels

Thrifty, Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal Car hire

Thrifty - Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Conditional:

Must-not:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Pay for Car Rentals with Crypto

Where is the Car hire Store Location?

What is the Telephone Number?

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Hotels