Thrifty, Melbourne Airport - Domestic Terminal Car Rental

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Pickup
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Deposit
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 Rental 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
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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 rental 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 - 42.2927285 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence 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 and you must present your original driving licence 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 driver's 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, 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.

Must-not:

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

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for U2 Mercedes Glc 4x4 Gps,

AUD 0 for Toyota Corolla,Hyundai Ioniq,Ford Focus,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Nissan Juke,Volkswagen T-cross,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,Fiat Scudo Sx,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Audi Q3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ford Fiesta,Nissan Almera 1.0turbo,Opel Corsa,Volkswagen Polo,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Bmw 3 Series,Bmw Serie 3,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,Bmw X5,Volvo Xc60,L6 19 22 Cubic Mtr Van W Lift,Renault Master,Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,Toyota Hilux Sr-5 4wd Dual Cab,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Caddy Maxi Life,Toyota Prado,Kia Carnival,Volvo Xc60,Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,Y Dual Cab 4wd Lid Canopy,Volkswagen Multivan,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD 0 for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0turbo,

AUD 0 for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo,

AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw Serie 3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X5,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for L6 19 22 Cubic Mtr Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Sr-5 4wd Dual Cab,

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

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Caddy Maxi Life,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for Y Dual Cab 4wd Lid Canopy,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Mg Hs,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for I5 Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 116,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc-4wd,

AUD 0 for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Partner,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Virtus,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 17m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Peugeot 5008,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD 0 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 0 for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

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

AUD 0 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 U2 Mercedes Glc 4x4 Gps,

AUD 0 for Chevrolet Lacetti,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD 0 for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0turbo,

AUD 0 for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo,

AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw Serie 3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X5,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for L6 19 22 Cubic Mtr Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Sr-5 4wd Dual Cab,

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

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Caddy Maxi Life,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for Y Dual Cab 4wd Lid Canopy,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Mg Hs,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for I5 Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 116,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc-4wd,

AUD 0 for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Partner,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Virtus,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 17m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Peugeot 5008,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD 0 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 0 for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

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

AUD 0 for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 0 for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Juke,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for Fiat Doblo Cargo 3.5m³ O Similar,

AUD 0 for Fiat Scudo Sx,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 0 for Ford Fiesta,

AUD 0 for Nissan Almera 1.0turbo,

AUD 0 for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Polo,

AUD 0 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 0 for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,

AUD 5500 for Bmw Serie 3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for Bmw X5,

AUD 0 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for L6 19 22 Cubic Mtr Van W Lift,

AUD 0 for Renault Master,

AUD 6001 for Z4 2wd Dual Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hilux Sr-5 4wd Dual Cab,

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

AUD 0 for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Caddy Maxi Life,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Prado,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD 0 for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for Y Dual Cab 4wd Lid Canopy,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Fiat Pulse Audace,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr,

AUD 5500 for Mg Hs,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for I5 Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 116,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc-4wd,

AUD 0 for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD 0 for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD 0 for Peugeot Partner,

AUD 0 for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD 0 for Toyota Camry Elite,

AUD 0 for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 6001 for U2 Mercedes Glc 4x4 Gps,

AUD 0 for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD 0 for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes-benz E-klasse Gps,

AUD 0 for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Polestar 2,

AUD 0 for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Virtus,

AUD 0 for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD 0 for Ford Transit,

AUD 0 for Iveco Daily 17m3,

AUD 0 for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD 0 for Peugeot 5008,

AUD 0 for Volkswagen Passat,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for 22 Seat Bus,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD 0 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 0 for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Spin Adaptada Atendimento Exclusivo Pcd,

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

AUD 0 for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Hotels

2.5 mi from Mantra Tullamarine

2.7 mi from Villa Athena - Melbourne

2.7 mi 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: Monday, November 25, 2024
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: Monday, November 25, 2024
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: Monday, November 25, 2024
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: Monday, November 25, 2024
The counter staff was very nice, and the instructions were very clear.
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Bruno Reynolds
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
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: Monday, November 25, 2024
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: Monday, November 25, 2024
The cigarette lighter in the originally booked Corolla was broken, making it impossible to charge the navigation device, which was unacceptable. They told me there was a tight supply of cars, and the only one available soon was a Yaris. Although the car was smaller, I couldn't get a refund for the price difference because it was booked through an agent. The price difference wasn't significant, so I accepted it. The car condition was okay, and as long as it's a large rental company, it's usually not a problem.
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Mavis Eveline
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
The service attitude was very good.
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Joanne Spencer
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
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: Monday, November 25, 2024
The service at Thrifty's car rental location was good! However, they recorded my return time as 3 days later, leading to extra charges on my credit card, which is unacceptable! Fortunately, with the help of Zuzuche, I was able to get the refund. Thank you, Zuzuche!
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Liz Louise
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
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: Monday, November 25, 2024
Good
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Jay Maud
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
The service was warm and attentive
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Maxine Commons
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Satisfactory
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Natalie Springhall
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Monday, November 25, 2024
Very good
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