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| Address: | Arrival Drive, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia |
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| IATA: | MEL |
| ICAO: | YMML |
Melbourne Airport is the only international airport out of the four that serve the metropolitan area of Melbourne. The airport is situated about 23 kilometers (14 miles) away from the city center. One of the busiest airports in Australia, MEL Airport serves as a hub for Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Regional Express Airlines, Tigerair Australia, and Virgin Australia. In total, the airport has four terminals – one international terminal, two domestic terminals, and one low-cost domestic terminal. The terminals are located close together, and it is quick and easy to transfer between terminals on foot. Car parks are easily accessible from each of the four terminals, and SkyBus has stops located outside the arrivals halls of Terminals 1, 3, and 4. The airport is full of convenient services, including ANZ Bank and Travelex exchange bureaus, public showers (T2), baby change rooms on all floors, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Car rental companies that have their desks on-site are located on the Ground Floor of the airport Terminal Car Park at Terminal 1, 2 & 3 (directly opposite Terminal 2) on Arrivals Drive. You can reach the rental car pick-up point via the walkways from the Terminals. The car hire desks for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty are located beside the front entrance of the Park Royal Hotel.
Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast Car Rentals, and Everything Fleet are among our off-site suppliers that provide a complimentary airport shuttle bus to pick you up and drop you off at the airport terminals. The location of your shuttle pick-up point will be specified in the rental confirmation voucher.
Returning your car hire to Melbourne Airport (MEL) is simple. While approaching the airport observe the overhead signs, and after you cross the Centre Road traffic lights, stay in the right-hand lane and follow the black and white signboard that reads Car Rental Returns. Rental cars of the suppliers who have their desks at the premises can be returned at the car parks in Terminals 1, 2 & 3.
For Bargain Car Rentals return the vehicle to their depot located at 3 Annandale Road, Tullamarine. East Coast Car Rentals requires you to return the rental vehicle to their branch located at 2 Tarmac Drive Tullamarine. For Everything Fleet Rentals, you can return the rental car to their Depot at 133-141 Western Avenue, Westmeadows. A courtesy shuttle service will take you to the designated drop-off point close to the Departure Terminal.
For after-hours returns at Melbourne Airport, you are advised to place the keys and the completed contract in the drop box located in the return area after parking the rental car in its designated lot. Remember to take all your personal belongings with you.