Atlas, Melbourne City Car hire

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

Atlas - Melbourne City Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

535 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne, Vic 3000

Telephone

+611800808122

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 -12:00	08:00 -17:00	08:00 -17:00	08:00 -17:00	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 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 16.5 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 1-2 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

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

To be confirmed

capped at AUD 10

GPS rental

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

AUD 10/day

capped at AUD 30

Infant car seat rental

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

AUD 5/day

capped at AUD 35

Child car seat rental

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

AUD 5/day

capped at AUD 35

Child booster seat rental

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

AUD 5/day

capped at AUD 35

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Phillip Island

Rental cars can only be driven on sealed/bitumen or well maintained roads.Vehicles are not to be taken above the snow line.Excluded from the protection is taken on the ferry or driving on beaches or through streams, dams, rivers or flood water.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Hawkesbury Island

Excess

To be updated

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

1 km from Melbourne City Heliport

11 km from Essendon Airport

19 km from Melbourne Airport

Railway Stations

0.2 km from Flagstaff Train Station

0.5 km from Southern Cross Station

1.1 km from Flinders Street Station

Hotels

0.1 km from Readyset on King

0.1 km from UrbanMinder @ The William

0.1 km from The William Suites

Other Landmarks

1.1 km from Federation Square

19.1 km from Liberty Church

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Map view of Atlas Store Location

coordinates: -37.8138262 144.9561532

Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.5 / 10 Average

Vehicle condition: 5.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 4.6
Spaciousness: 5.8
Counter staff: 5.4
Pick-up location: 6.0
Drop-off location: 6.1
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

M.Murugiah
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Like: Fast and convenient
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Loretta
Melbourne
8.8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Like: Quick & convenient. Easy process both online & in office.
Dislike: All good
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L.Doza
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Like: It was my first time to drive in Australia and we had to go from Melbourne to Mildura to visit a family friend. Talk about baptism by fire! Luckily, renting a car from Atlas was stress-free. The staff were friendly and very accommodating. They made our trip possible and one to remember.
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W.Leong
Melbourne
8.2 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Like: The car is easy to drive. The administration procedures are easy as well.
Dislike: The city outlet closes at 5pm, therefore I have to return the car at 430pm. It might get a little rush.
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S.Fiore
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Like: Good comfortable car and reasonably priced to hire. Pick up and drop off locations were convenient and the process was easy. The shuttle to the airport was appreciated.
Dislike: Car wasn’t cleaned properly. We found random chips and mentos throughout the car.
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Ronny
Melbourne
9.4 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Like: Cheap rental and we got upgraded, easy pick up and return
Dislike: There were some issues with the deposit and the eftpos machine breaking down but all solved fine
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Anonymous
Melbourne
5.3 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Counter staff at dropoff very rude
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A.Mahaboob Ali
Melbourne
2.7 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
There is only one person at the counter. Took more than 20 minutes to complete. The car was dirty with no mats. The car was driven more than 125,000 km and the condition is not so good. The fuel tank was not full.
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T.Howie
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
This is my first experience posting negative feedback for any business - so it was bad! The woman at the service counter needs some support in her job. People were lined up for service & she appeared stressed & miserable. Her communication was rude & abrupt. At one point she kicked us all out of the office so she could take a short break. She insulted me in front of a line of people waiting, announcing that I couldn't afford to pay when the issue was that I held cash & not a credit card. I was alone in a strange city with 2 children in tow. She upset me a lot. There was nothing easy about dealing with this company.
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D.Sharma
Melbourne
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
I had hired the car on 2nd Feb and returned it on 3rd Feb, its been more than 3 weeks but I haven't received back the security amount from Atlas. I have called them up twice in past 2 weeks, they just say that their automated refund system is failing and will escalate my request. But nothing has been done till date, thats very frustrating.
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S.Rath
South Melbourne
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Atlas still havent refunded my security deposit though its over a month.. I rented the car on 9th March and its 17th April, there is no sign of refund. Every time I call them, they say its in process.
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Anonymous
Melbourne
2.7 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Terrible services
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Anonymous
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Atlas is a horrible company to book with, over changed me, out the dates in wrong and the staff were very rude. Never renting with them again.
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JG
Melbourne
6.3 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Many problems with the car, the car has a half empty fuel tank when I first got it, and the inside of the car was filthy, the boot door didn't lock when locking the car.
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Eldhose Joy
Melbourne
6.7 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Should have a provision for paying tolls. Vehicle was in a condition for oil service and shown a warning for that.
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Nicole Tan
Melbourne
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Order Toyota corolla, but given Volkswagen golf. Thus, the car cannot fit 4 adults & 1 baby carseat.
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Anonymous
Melbourne
5.3 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
car park on level 9. old cars, no toll scanner in car. NEVER again,
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K.Loo
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
They gave us wv golf instead of corolla
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E.P Joy
Melbourne
5.7 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
I have booked a sedan car but got the hatchback only. The car was not cleaned and had half tank fuel. The counter had 2 staffs but one was sitting idle and so the waiting time was more than 30minutes
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R.S
Melbourne
5.3 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Took me 45 mins to rent a car . The car I had asked for was not available so I was given a small car. The parking is on 9th floor which takes 10 mins more to pick and drop. No after hour service or drop off option
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S.Olynyk
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Great
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E.P Joy
Melbourne
3.7 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Got a poor condition car which is not clean producing some sound in between.
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Anonymous
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The car had mechanical issues which cannot be identified by the visual inspection upon first receiving the keys - the left front wheel had a major vibration and rattling noise when driving between 30-40 km/h. The car was not clean - windows all round were greasy and dirty, boot lining was muddy. The counter staff had very average service - all necessary paperwork is done but it felt like they all rather not be working on both days of picking up and dropping off the keys.
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Jason. M
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The car I got was upgraded which was fantastic to accomodate my family, including three teenage sons. The counter guy Penny at atlas was a lovely guy. Very easy to deal with from start to finish.
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KC
Melbourne
3.7 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The car offered was dirty all over, unwashed and rubbish in ash tray! The right wiper's rubber was dangling and off the holder. When told that the car was unacceptable, only then, they changed to another.
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Anonymous
Melbourne
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Experience was good though lady at counter was rude and have to change the car as initial one was damaged . Over all god experience . Money was refunded with in stipulated time
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Zainal Abidin Abdull
Melbourne
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Easy process
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Anonymous
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Good .. but old car
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Anonymous
Melbourne
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Cleanliness abs car conditions need more focus
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Jackson Lai
Melbourne
5.3 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The girl of counter staff service not good, the car condition is poor. Car body very very dirty, no cleaning. very poor experience. No next time.
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Anonymous
Melbourne
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wonderful car for it's category. Top of line! Although it was a bit dirty inside
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Anonymous
Melbourne
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Cheap , easy and convenient .. car was not clean this time but overall was good..
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Y.Wetwisutti
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Not full fuel at pick-up time and the car was very dirty.
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R.S
Melbourne
8.7 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Value for money
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A.Alaassar
Melbourne
5.7 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
90 minutes spent on pick-up due to long queue. Car was dirty from outside and inside. The technical condition of the car was not acceptable, brakes and suspension were making noise.
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M.Jabar Khail
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
They had no car for us! And other people were dismissed as well due to shortage of cars!
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Crum
Melbourne
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Pick up process is extremely slow during busy times.
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Anonymous
Melbourne
9 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Car was alright! Worth a try!
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Nicola
Melbourne
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The vehicle had a significant dent and many scratches. It was dirty on the outside although very clean on the inside. Unfortunately the pick up process was nearly an hour long. Although the staff member serving was incredibly polite and apologetic he was very slow and was alone attempting to serve numerous customers picking up vehicles. The price would have been outstanding had the vehicle been immaculate. I guess you get what you pay for. Overall a fair vehicle for the money and a friendly staff member on pick up.
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C.Myburgh
Melbourne
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Would prefer not to have to drive car up to the 9th floor.
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Mak Kam Ying
Melbourne
7.7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
the car meets my expectation.
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D.Donegan
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Very happy with the car & entire rental experience.
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Q.Ang
Melbourne
4.7 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Took a deposit of $1000 and the vehicle is dirty when I took it. Both interior and exterior
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Mabel
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
overall a fast process to get the car
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Julia Dryden
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Crystal Constance
Melbourne
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Octavia Edith
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Xavier Wright
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Eden Marion
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Harlan Law
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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Joan Hardy
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Pretty good
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Cherry Zephaniah
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The service was satisfactory
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Barton Hart
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
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B.Tan
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The staff was courteous and friendly. She gave sound on-the-road advice.
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