Thrifty, South Melbourne Car hire

Address
Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - South Melbourne Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

124 THISTLETHWAITE ST,SOUTH MELBOURNE,VI,3205,AU

Telephone

+61136139

Pick-up Instructions

Pickup instruction is being collected.

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -17:00	08:00 -17:00	08:00 -12:00	CLOSED	08:00 -17:00	08:00 -17:00	08:00 -17:00

Deposit

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 - 45.883805 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 with the original IDP at the counter.

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

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

AUD 5.5/day

capped at AUD 27.5

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

AUD 19/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

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

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

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Toyota Corolla,Niro Plug In,Volkswagen T-cross,Kia Niro Hybrid,Renault Captur,Compact,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Toyota Hiace,Fiat Talento,Fiat Scudo Sx,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Audi Q3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Economy 2/4 Door Automatic With Ac Kia Rio,Chevrolet -opta-benzin-otomatik,Volkswagen Gol Comfortline,Mg Mg3,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Ds7,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Renault Trafic Combi,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Romeo Stelvio Winter,J5 Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,Benz V Class,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Niro Plug In,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 6001 for Compact,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Economy 2/4 Door Automatic With Ac Kia Rio,

AUD for Chevrolet -opta-benzin-otomatik,

AUD for Volkswagen Gol Comfortline,

AUD 5500 for Mg Mg3,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo XC60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

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 Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 5500 for Pulse Kardian,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Ford Expedition,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Hyundai Staria,

AUD for Standard,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

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 Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Nissan Versa,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Niro Plug In,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 6001 for Compact,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Economy 2/4 Door Automatic With Ac Kia Rio,

AUD for Chevrolet -opta-benzin-otomatik,

AUD for Volkswagen Gol Comfortline,

AUD 5500 for Mg Mg3,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo XC60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

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 Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 5500 for Pulse Kardian,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Ford Expedition,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Hyundai Staria,

AUD for Standard,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

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 Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Niro Plug In,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 6001 for Compact,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Economy 2/4 Door Automatic With Ac Kia Rio,

AUD for Chevrolet -opta-benzin-otomatik,

AUD for Volkswagen Gol Comfortline,

AUD 5500 for Mg Mg3,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for BMW 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo XC60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

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 Renault Trafic Combi,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for J5 Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz V Class,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for H5 Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD 5500 for Intermediate,

AUD 5500 for Pulse Kardian,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Iveco Daily,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Geely Coolray,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Ford Expedition,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

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

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Peugeot 508,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Hyundai Staria,

AUD for Standard,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

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 Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

To be updated

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 9.0 / 10 Excellent

Vehicle condition: 0.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

Chapman May
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Very satisfied
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Reginald Thoreau
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Quite satisfactory.
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Bblythe Brooke
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Rented a car in Melbourne's downtown, the location was relatively easy to find. The rental service staff were two older men who looked like musicians from some band, very friendly. They even discussed Chinese characters with me (mentioned during signing). They also helped me set up the phone connection to the car's central control and gave me some traffic tips.
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Christine Duncan
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Quick pickup process, good car condition, nearly new car.
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Harriet Finn
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Overall satisfied. One tire was underinflated, so they replaced it with a Skoda.
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Payne Camilla
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Very good, the pick-up and drop-off process was very smooth. The car was in great condition, with only 2500 km on it. Driving the Great Ocean Road is a must in a lifetime. Overall, a very satisfying rental experience.
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Quinn Dickey
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Excellent service.
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Anna Jim
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
The front desk staff responsible for assisting was relatively attentive and polite. However, there was only one staff member available, which resulted in waiting time. Initially, I was given a Kia, but the fuel gauge was not full, and its Apple CarPlay had issues. When requesting a replacement, I was informed that all vehicles of the same class were already booked for the day and upgrading would require an additional fee. After two staff members attempted to fix the issue unsuccessfully for over an hour, I requested a replacement vehicle again. They eventually agreed to switch to a nearby parked Mazda CX5, contradicting their earlier claims. The entire car pickup process took over an hour. After leaving with the vehicle, I realized the next day that I had not received any documents or receipts in the email addresses I provided, despite being promised they would be sent. This experience was vastly different from my previous seamless rental experience with SIXT in Brisbane, where the system and notifications worked efficiently. I emailed the desk staff about these missing documents, but even by return time, I had not received any email responses. During the return process, there was again only one staff member present at the desk, and the waiting time was extensive due to a larger crowd. Eventually, the same staff member who assisted during pickup appeared and took over my service. He remembered the pickup situation. When I mentioned the email issue, he initially expressed confusion about why it happened. I requested a confirmation to ensure no issues remained with the return and that no additional charges would be requested later, but there was still no email. I asked him to print the confirmation, and he requested I wait a few minutes to recheck the email. Despite showing him that my email inbox was functioning normally and checking the spam folder, nothing was received. While I waited for the email, he assisted another customer, which took approximately 30 minutes. After returning, he informed me that he was unable to access his email inbox due to permission issues. He suggested having another colleague send the confirmation, which would take another 20-30 minutes. I expressed that I could not wait any longer, at which point he printed the confirmation for me, emphasizing that the printed content was identical to the email confirmation. He promised to report the matter to his manager, but until today, no email has been received, even in the spam folder. The printed document included a note suggesting that rental records could be checked online on their website. However, upon visiting the site, I discovered only an Australian phone number available for contact, which was inconvenient as I had already left Australia. The overall service process and system of this rental company were extremely poor and not comparable to SIXT.
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Tyler Maurice
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
This is my second time using QEEQ, and it's just as reliable as before. I purchased full insurance on-site, returned the car quickly, and there were no unexpected charges after returning home.
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Channing Dick
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Very good
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Noel Ackerman(n)
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Pretty good, both pick-up and drop-off were very smooth.
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Lisa Betty
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
The service was great, and all the requirements set by the store were met. The downside is that Australia's highway tolls are charged at a daily rate of 17 AUD, which I find unreasonable since you won’t be driving on the highway every day. Another rental company uses a pay-per-use system, charging for each time you use the highway.
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Burgess Bowen
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
The service was excellent, and all the store's requirements were met. The downside is that Australia's highway toll charges are set at 17 AUD per day, which I find unreasonable because you don't drive on the highway every day. Another rental company charges per use, deducting only when the highway is used.
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Ben Emily
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Very satisfied, excellent value for money.
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Rock Mac-
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Very satisfied. I accidentally left my suitcase at the rental company, but after traveling 300 kilometers back, they had kept it safe for me.
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