Thrifty, Melbourne International Airport Car Rental

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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 - Melbourne International Airport Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

ONE AIR TERMINAL PARKWAY

Telephone

+13217278484

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Melbourne International Airport car rental location is located out of the airport

The rental car company counter is located in the airport.

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the counter about the return location and time.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	08:00 -23:30	08:00 -23:30	08:00 -23:30	08:00 -23:30	08:00 -23:30	08:00 -23:30	08:00 -23:30

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

20 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 20 - 24 years old with charge of USD 29 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 + Official embassy translation in English

Please note that your English translation should be authorized by the embassy.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in United States

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

USD 13/day

GPS rental

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

USD 16.99/day

Infant car seat rental

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

USD 13.99/day

capped at USD 91

Child car seat rental

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

USD 13.99/day

capped at USD 98

Child booster seat rental

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

USD 13.99/day

capped at USD 91

Tire chains rental

Prices and inventory depend on local stores.

USD 18/day

Cross Border

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Depending on which countries to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Mexico, Canada

A vehicle can be driven across the Canadian border at any time, no matter what location it was rented from. It is recommended to have PERS coverage when using vehicle in cross border rentals for the US and Canada. The renter must have a valid driver's license and rental record to cross the border into Canada. Canadian law does require that everyone entering the country have a passport, so everyone in the vehicle must have the proper identification. If a renter (including a Canadian resident) is driving a U.S. rented (and licensed in the U.S.) vehicle to Canada, it can only be driven across the border for up to 30 days unless an extension is requested from Customs at the time of entry.

Cross Islands

To be updated

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess:

USD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Free Tank

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

Nearby Melbourne Airport

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: 28.098189 -80.631224

Guest Reviews

Total points： 7.0 / 10 Good

Vehicle condition: 6.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 8.0
Spaciousness: 10.0
Counter staff: 10.0
Pick-up location: 4.0
Drop-off location: 4.0
Pick-up time: 30-60 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

Muffin
Melbourne
7 /10 Good
Reviewed: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Wait time to pickup rental was very long due to a delayed flight, but staff was accommodating, and upgraded me free because the car I originally planned on was in need of service. Drop off time was so quick that it was concerning. Neither pickup or drop off staff would review the issues or damages with the car with me in person and this also concerned me, as I would not want to be charged for damages the car had prior to my use. I drive a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, that was a little worse for wear. The car had ants, dirty windshields- rear and front, and every seat had water stains. The rearview mirror was broken and wouldn't stay in place. The power windows did not work properly because it is in need of a window modulator. The engine had charging issues and I suggested to the drop off staff that it needed a new battery. I also suggested that the car receive a transmission flush, as the overall mechanical stability was clunky and I was worried the tranny would drop out.
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