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Mini car
Mini
M
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Economy car
Economy
M
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Compact car
Compact
M
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Intermediate car
Intermediate
M
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Standard car
Standard
M
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Full-size car
Full-size
M
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Luxury car
Luxury
M
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People carrier car
People carrier
M
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Passenger van car
Passenger van
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SUV car
SUV
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Commercial
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Most popular location

Arrival Drive

Most popular car type

Compact

Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty in Melbourne

  • Booking Thrifty car hire in Melbourne offers you an excellent means of transport for routine trips around Melbourne city. Rental vehicles will give you convenience and comfort as you adventure around the vast attractions in Melbourne. Driving around Melbourne with a Thrifty car allows you to explore the Australian city’s art centres and museums without having to worry about public transport schedules. You can drive to Melbourne Royal Botanical Gardens, where you will get to enjoy a serene scene. Further, you can enjoy a short drive from the city centre to sites like Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition Building, Captain Cook’s Cottage and take a cruise at Yarra River that will give you an unforgettable adventure. You can meet the animals at Melbourne Zoo if you love wild encounters.
  • Once you book your Thrifty car hire in Melbourne, you will be able to pick from a number of different models of cars, which will meet your needs in terms of affordability, the number of travellers and the amount of baggage you carry. This model includes Intermediate SUVs, suitable for groups of five with two or three large suitcases. Compact cars are the ideal travel means for tourists who will spend time driving in the city centre. Other vehicle types include vans, which are an excellent hire for those travelling in a group of at most nine adults.
  • Learning Melbourne’s road rules and regulations before driving is vital. You should drive your Thrifty hire car on the left-hand side of the road. Be sure to cruise slowly and keenly to prevent collisions with aggressive drivers, cyclists and jaywalking pedestrians. On major highways, you can reach a speed of 110 km/h, but around residential areas, you will have to reduce your rate to 50 km/h. Ensure all passengers have seat belts on and remember that using mobile phones and other electronic devices while driving is prohibited, and drunk driving is punishable. Also, if you are travelling with children, you must use appropriate seat restraints.
  • Melbourne city experiences heavy traffic. As the rush hour approaches, travellers will get traffic congestion. The Chandler Highway and the Burke Road between Monash Fly Way and Malvern Road are the most affected. The peak hours are from 7:00 to 9:00 in the morning and 4:00 to 6:00 in the evening. To escape the traffic, you can travel very early in the morning or very late in the evening. Also, you can schedule your plan to travel on weekends because there is less traffic. It would be best to try alternative roads and also ensure you use a GPS with live traffic updates during travel.
  • Economy car hire from Thrifty in Melbourne are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty in Melbourne

  • What are the car hire benefits offered by Thrifty car hire in Melbourne?

    Melbourne Thrifty car hire ensures that customers are satisfied and derive value for their money, as customers can choose from a fleet that fits all kinds of requirements. The Blue Chip Programme will give you 15% off every rental and get you moving faster because you won’t need to wait in any long queues.

  • What are the best places to park in Melbourne?

    If you book a Thrifty hire car in Melbourne, street parking is not always available in most city centre areas. However, you can take advantage of free parking at Fitzroy and Park St in Brunswick. Other parking areas include Galleria car park, Scots Church, Midcity Arcade, Grand Mercure and 350 Collins St car parks.

  • What is the best pick-up location for Thrifty car hire in Melbourne?

    If you book a Thrifty car hire in Melbourne, you will find Thrifty in the International Terminal building of Melbourne Airport. Here you can hire a car directly from Thrifty hire car counters, and the vehicle pick-up is near the terminal, which makes it very easy to book and collect your vehicle. For after-hours pick-up, you should communicate with the Thrifty branch in advance.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Melbourne?

    Compact (Mitsubishi ASX or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type from Thrifty in Melbourne.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Melbourne?

    Thrifty has 11 hire locations in Melbourne. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Thrifty have a car hire location at the airport: Melbourne airport (MEL)?

    Yes

  • Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Melbourne airport (MEL)?

    Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in Melbourne

Overall rating6.4 OkayBased on 10 reviews
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
6.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.6

Recent reviews

Traveller rating
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10.0
Speedy admin. Very clean, almost new vehicle. Description when booking met our expectations re size (for luggage), spec, etc.Reviewed Jan 7 2025
review fromkayak
2.0
i came about 10 minutes before the pick up time but they said they cancell it because they don’t have my (phone number). i was really disappointed what in the world a person making a booking without giving any detail. location is atThrifty, footscray, Victoria. the cuctomer service was very unproffesional, and it looks like they have done it very frquently to their customers even if you we have a booking confirmation code. it was on the 23/12/2024.Reviewed Dec 28 2024
review fromkayak
8.0
Ok, got delayed by 30mins picking up the car because a customer drove off with the keys for our car so we had to get another car, it was Abit annoying because we were late getting to where we were going but other than that it was okReviewed May 18 2024
review fromkayak
10.0
Shout out to William and the lady in the Franklin Street office; super-nice people and great service!Reviewed Mar 5 2024
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2.0
pickup people were great. Location was a bit out of the way but easily reachable on public transport. My huge problem is that we returned the car about 90 minutes over a 24 hour period so they charged us an extra day of rental (at half price) which I was ok with. What I was NOT ok with is that they also charged (full price) and additional day of ALL the fees--insurance, tax, one way drop off, administration recovery, Vehicle rego recovery, credit card surcharge and prepaid tolls. All these additional fees were over $100 extra. I was not told at either pickup or return that these fees were charged daily. When I contacted them they would not refund ANY of these fees, not even a 50% reduction. I had a rental from Hertz during the same vacation and picked up the car a day early and was only charged ONE day of all those fees (for a 4 day rental) I will NEVER EVER rent from Thrifty again--it was highway robbery how much they charged and now I have to get the credit card company involved and it's wasting a lot of my time. For approximately $100 they would have been able to have a reasonably satisfied customer, but they sure don't now!Reviewed Feb 20 2024
review fromkayak
10.0
Pros:Friendly service, clean modern car.Reviewed May 18 2021
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Other suppliers in Melbourne scored

Where can I find Thrifty hire cars in Melbourne?

Address

Shop 3/8 Franklin St

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+61 136139

Address

Arrival Drive

Hours

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Thursday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 01:0006:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 22:00
Sunday07:00 - 22:00

Phone

+61 136139

Address

124 Thistlethwaite St

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+61 136139

Address

128 Whitehall St

Hours

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

Address

393 Bridge Rd

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Address

Melbourne Ap

Hours

Monday06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday06:00 - 23:59
Thursday06:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:59
Saturday06:00 - 23:59
Sunday06:00 - 23:59

Phone

+61 3 9241 6100

Address

408 Punt Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Address

423-425 Malvern Road

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+61 3 9699 7577

Address

99 Spencer St

Hours

Monday07:00 - 22:00
Tuesday07:00 - 22:00
Wednesday07:00 - 22:00
Thursday07:00 - 22:00
Friday07:00 - 22:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+61 3 8661 6000

Address

166 Montague Street

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 16:00

Phone

+61 3 9699 7577

Address

Melbourne Ap

Hours

Monday08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday08:00 - 16:00
Thursday08:00 - 16:00
Friday08:00 - 16:00
Saturday08:00 - 16:00
Sunday10:30 - 20:00

Phone

+61 3 9241 6100
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