
US$101.00/day

Thrifty 3000+ ratings, 26 reviews
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Last updated on: January 9, 2026

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The Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car hire.
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 | 07:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59 | 00:00 -01:00 06:00 -23:59 | 07:00 -22:00 |
| 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 issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: 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 - 41.28322 per day approximately.
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





To be updated
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.
EUR 1540 for Toyota Prado,
AUD for Citroen C3,Toyota C-hr Or Similar,Volkswagen Golf,Kia Niro Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Volkswagen T-cross,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Renault Master 10m3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Special,Audi Q3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Hyundai I10,Kia Rio,Nissan Micra,Renault Clio,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Alfa Romeo Giulia,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Nissan X-trail,J Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Iveco Daily 12mâ³,Toyota Lc70,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Volkswagen Multivan,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Jeep Compass 13 Vw Taos 14 Hyundai Creta 10 Tb,Land Rover Defender,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes-benz V-class,Carnival 6 Seater,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Versa,
AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,
AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Or Similar,
AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,
AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,
AUD 6001 for Volkswagen T-cross,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for Fiat Talento,
AUD for Renault Master 10m3,
AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD for Hyundai i10,
AUD for Kia Rio,
AUD for Nissan Micra,
AUD 5500 for Renault Clio,
AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,
AUD 5500 for Alfa Romeo Giulia,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan X-trail,
AUD 6001 for J Toyota Fortuner-4wd,
AUD for Volvo Xc60,
AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,
AUD for Toyota Lc70,
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 Volkswagen Multivan,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Land Rover Defender,
AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz V-class,
AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Citroen C4 X,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008 Aut.,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD 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 Toyota Corolla 5 Doors,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD for Fiat Fiorino 13 Renault Kangoo 16,
AUD for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for M6 25 Seat Bus,
AUD for Toyota Camry Elite,
AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-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 Volvo V90,
AUD 6001 for C Class At,
AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,
AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Honda Crv Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 408,
AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD for Renault Trafic,
AUD for Ford Transit 350l,
AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,
AUD for Volkswagen Passat,
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 Description Not Available-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 Special,
AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,
AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,
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 for Citroen C3,Toyota C-hr Or Similar,Volkswagen Golf,Kia Niro Hybrid,Nissan Qashqai,Volkswagen T-cross,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Renault Master 10m3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Special,Audi Q3,Audi Rs3 Sportback,Hyundai I10,Kia Rio,Nissan Micra,Renault Clio,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Alfa Romeo Giulia,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Nissan X-trail,J Toyota Fortuner-4wd,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Iveco Daily 12mâ³,Toyota Lc70,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Volkswagen Multivan,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Jeep Compass 13 Vw Taos 14 Hyundai Creta 10 Tb,Land Rover Defender,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,Mercedes-benz V-class,Carnival 6 Seater,
AUD for Nissan Versa,
AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,
AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Or Similar,
AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,
AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,
AUD 6001 for Volkswagen T-cross,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for Fiat Talento,
AUD for Renault Master 10m3,
AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD for Hyundai i10,
AUD for Kia Rio,
AUD for Nissan Micra,
AUD 5500 for Renault Clio,
AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,
AUD 5500 for Alfa Romeo Giulia,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan X-trail,
AUD 6001 for J Toyota Fortuner-4wd,
AUD for Volvo Xc60,
AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,
AUD for Toyota Lc70,
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 Volkswagen Multivan,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Land Rover Defender,
AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz V-class,
AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Citroen C4 X,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008 Aut.,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD 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 Toyota Corolla 5 Doors,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD for Fiat Fiorino 13 Renault Kangoo 16,
AUD for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for M6 25 Seat Bus,
AUD for Toyota Camry Elite,
AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-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 Volvo V90,
AUD 6001 for C Class At,
AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,
AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Honda Crv Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 408,
AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD for Renault Trafic,
AUD for Ford Transit 350l,
AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,
AUD for Volkswagen Passat,
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 Description Not Available-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 Special,
AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,
AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,
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 for other car models.
AUD 5500 for Citroen C3,
AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Or Similar,
AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,
AUD 5500 for Kia Niro Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan Qashqai,
AUD 6001 for Volkswagen T-cross,
AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for Fiat Talento,
AUD for Renault Master 10m3,
AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,
AUD 5500 for Special,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,
AUD 7900 for Audi Rs3 Sportback,
AUD for Hyundai i10,
AUD for Kia Rio,
AUD for Nissan Micra,
AUD 5500 for Renault Clio,
AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,
AUD 5500 for Alfa Romeo Giulia,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Nissan X-trail,
AUD 6001 for J Toyota Fortuner-4wd,
AUD for Volvo Xc60,
AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,
AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,
AUD for Iveco Daily 12mâ³,
AUD for Toyota Lc70,
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 Volkswagen Multivan,
AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,
AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,
AUD 6001 for Land Rover Defender,
AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,
AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz V-class,
AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,
AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,
AUD 5500 for Citroen C4 X,
AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 3008 Aut.,
AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,
AUD 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 Toyota Corolla 5 Doors,
AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,
AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc,
AUD for Cubic Meter Van,
AUD for Fiat Fiorino 13 Renault Kangoo 16,
AUD for Cubic Metre Van,
AUD for M6 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 Toyota Hilux,
AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,
AUD 6001 for Mercedes Classe V,
AUD 5500 for Volvo V90,
AUD 6001 for C Class At,
AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,
AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,
AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,
AUD 5500 for Honda Crv Hybrid,
AUD 5500 for Peugeot 408,
AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,
AUD for Renault Trafic,
AUD for Ford Transit 350l,
AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,
AUD for Volkswagen T6 Kombi,
AUD for Volkswagen Passat,
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 Description Not Available-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 Special,
AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,
AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,
AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,
Full to Full
Airports
0.8 km from Melbourne Airport
7.5 km from Essendon Airport
19.2 km from Melbourne City Heliport
Railway Stations
18.3 km from Flagstaff Train Station
18.5 km from Southern Cross Station
19.2 km from Parliament Train Station
Hotels
Nearby PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
0.2 km from Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport
0.4 km from ibis budget Melbourne Airport
Other Landmarks
19.4 km from Federation Square
Total points: 8.3 / 10 Very good

C.Wong
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Michelle
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Ives Barton
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Gregary Mansfield
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Rosalind Black
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Wright Jasper
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Willie Emmie
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Cornelia Elizabeth
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Dave Winifred
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Cornelia Palmer
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Janet Webster
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Pamela Crofts
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Beryl Wollaston
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Eileen Eveline
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Diana Coverdale
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Viola Patience
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Pamela Crofts
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

c.mcgrath
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Arlen Tracy
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

May Juliana
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Mandel Rebecca
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Prima Maltz
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Joy Julian
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Blake Morton
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Xavier Sweet
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Anna Zechariah
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Willie Haggai
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Claude Peter
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Newman Herbert
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Lena Saxton
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Rupert Hansom
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Victoria Hoyle
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026

Anonymous
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, January 12, 2026




























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The Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Melbourne Airport car hire.
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 - 41.28322 per day approximately.
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).
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 Driving 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
0.8 km from Melbourne Airport
7.5 km from Essendon Airport
19.2 km from Melbourne City Heliport
18.3 km from Flagstaff Train Station
18.5 km from Southern Cross Station
19.2 km from Parliament Train Station
Nearby PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
0.2 km from Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport
0.4 km from ibis budget Melbourne Airport
19.4 km from Federation Square