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Car Rental Melbourne: Your Adventure Awaits

Alpha Car Hire offers the best car rental deals in Melbourne, combining affordability with exceptional service. Our wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to spacious SUVs, caters to every traveller’s needs.

Lowest Car Rental Prices in Melbourne

Easy Online Booking & Modifications

Flexible Rental Options: Choose from daily, weekly, or monthly rentals

Why Choose Alpha Car Hire for Your Melbourne Car Rental?

Competitive Car Rental Prices

Enjoy great value without compromising on quality.

Excellent Customer Service

Our friendly team is dedicated to making your Melbourne car rental experience hassle-free.

Modern Fleet

Our well-maintained cars, equipped with the latest features, are perfect for your Melbourne car hire.

Flexible Rental Options

Choose from daily, weekly, or monthly car rentals in Melbourne to suit your needs.

Convenient Melbourne Location

Our branch is easily accessible for your car hire needs.

Tips and Advice When Visiting the Melbourne Region

Melbourne, a vibrant city with a unique charm, offers something for everyone. To make the most of your visit, consider these tips:

  • Weather: Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable, so pack layers.
  • Public Transport: Melbourne has an excellent public transport system. Consider a Myki card for convenience.
  • Coffee Culture: Immerse yourself in Melbourne’s renowned coffee scene.
  • Food: Explore the diverse culinary offerings, from fine dining to street food.
  • Events: Check for festivals and events during your visit.
  • Safety: Melbourne is generally safe, but exercise caution as you would in any city.
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Vehicles for Hire in Melbourne

Alpha Car Hire Melbourne offers a range of vehicles to suit your needs:
Economy Car

MG3 or similar

Compact Car

Hyundai i30 or similar

Family SUV

Mitsubishi Outlander or similar

Intermediate SUV

MG ZS or similar

Moving Van

LDV G10+ or similar

Moving Truck

Isuzu NNR or similar

A Local Guide to Melbourne

Melbourne, the capital of Victoria and Australia’s second-largest city, pulsates with a vibrant energy. Renowned for its rich history, thriving arts scene, and status as one of the world’s most livable cities, Melbourne offers something for everyone.

Here’s a quick guide to Melbourne to help you plan your trip:

Melbourne has four distinct seasons, so the best time to visit depends on your preferences. If you want to experience warm weather and outdoor activities, summer (December to February) is a great time to visit. However, Melbourne is known for its changeable weather, so be prepared for anything!

There are many things to see and do in Melbourne, here are a few of the highlights:

  • Explore the city centre: Melbourne’s city centre is home to many of the city’s most popular attractions, including Federation Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
  • See a sporting event: Melbourne is a major sporting city. If you’re visiting during the Australian Open tennis tournament or the Formula One Grand Prix, be sure to try to get tickets.
  • Go shopping: Melbourne is a great city for shopping. There are a variety of shops to suit all budgets and tastes, from high-end designer stores to quirky independent boutiques.
  • Enjoy the nightlife: Melbourne has a vibrant nightlife scene. There are bars and clubs to suit all tastes, from dive bars to rooftop bars with stunning views of the city.

Melbourne boasts a wide range of accommodation options, from hotels and apartments to hostels and guesthouses, catering to all budgets and tastes. Staying in one of the city’s many suburbs can be a budget-friendly option.

Melbourne’s multicultural tapestry is reflected in its diverse food scene. From restaurants serving global cuisines to charming cafes and lively bars, your taste buds will be in for a treat. Melbourne is also a coffee haven, so be sure to try a flat white while you’re there!

Ready to experience Melbourne like a local? Explore car rental Melbourne and discover the hidden gems and breathtaking landscapes that await you just beyond the city limits.

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Car Hire in Melbourne

Park on King, Level 4/338 King St, 
Mascot NSW 2020

Phone: +61 3 8592 6377

157 Mickleham Road, Tullamarine, VIC 3043

If your flight is running late or you are looking to pick up your hire car from Melbourne Airport outside our normal business hours we can help. We’ve got special instructions that make it super easy.

Give us a call to find out more.

Arranging the Best Car Rental in Melbourne

Booking your car rental with Alpha Car Hire is easy:

  1. Choose Your Vehicle: Select the car that best suits your needs and group size.
  2. Select Your Dates: Indicate your pick-up and drop-off times.
  3. Add Extras: Consider additional options like GPS, child seats, or insurance.
  4. Confirm Your Booking: Provide your details and payment information.

Tips for Booking:

  • Book in advance for the best rates.
  • Consider the size of your group and luggage when choosing a vehicle.
  • Check the terms and conditions of your rental agreement.

With Alpha Car Hire, you can explore Melbourne and its surroundings with ease and comfort. Contact us today to book your rental car!

FAQ's

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You can conveniently book your rental car online through our user-friendly website. Simply select your desired pick-up and drop-off locations, and dates, and choose the vehicle that best suits your needs.

Daily car rental rates in Melbourne can vary depending on several factors, including car size, season, rental agency, and any ongoing promotions. In general, expect a range of $50-$150 per day for a standard economy car. Luxury SUVs and larger vehicles will cost more.

Any licence provided must be in English and include a photo. If your driving licence is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an approved translation, such as an International Driving Permit. An International Driving Permit is not a stand-alone document and must be carried alongside your valid domestic driving licence.

Our rates are competitive and vary depending on the car type, rental duration, and season. You can get a quote directly on our website.

At Alpha Car Hire, adding an extra driver costs just $9.90 per day.

Alpha Car Hire offers three optional insurance packages to reduce your liability for potential damage:

  • Standard Liability Protection (included): Covers you for a $5,000 Damage Liability Fee in case of multiple vehicle accidents, single vehicle accidents, and windscreen & tyre damage.
  • $500 Damage Liability ($35/day): Reduces your Damage Liability Fee to $500 and covers the same incidents as Standard Liability Protection. Not available for local renters.
  • $0 Damage Liability ($42/day): Removes your Damage Liability Fee entirely and covers the same incidents as Standard Liability Protection. This option is not available for local renters.
Drivers aged 21-24 in Melbourne can choose from a variety of car options, including Mystery Car, Economy Car, Compact Car, Compact SUV, Intermediate Car, and Ute. Please note that these options are subject to availability and may incur an additional age surcharge.

Yes, there are several toll roads in Melbourne. Rental cars are usually equipped with electronic toll tags, and the toll charges will be automatically added to your final rental bill.

What Are Customers Say To Us

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Richa Dudhani
2 weeks ago
A huge thank you to Marco from the pick-up and drop-off team for going above and beyond to help my friend and me catch our flight on time! We were travelling with a four-month-old baby, and Marco made the entire experience so much easier and less stressful. Without us even having to ask, he took the initiative to guide us through the process, made sure we had enough time, helped us get trolleys, and directed us to the correct area for our flight. What touched us most was his thoughtfulness. He took the back roads to avoid bumps so the baby could rest comfortably, and made sure we had the flexibility to feed the baby as needed. He also patiently waited for us and checked the car to make sure we hadn’t left anything behind. Marco didn’t just do his job; he genuinely cared and anticipated our needs every step of the way. His kindness, patience and initiative made such a difference to our journey. Service like this deserves to be recognised! Thank you, Marco, for making our travel experience so smooth and for showing such genuine care. You truly went above and beyond, and we are incredibly grateful! 👏❤️
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Joe Le Mouton
4 weeks ago
I booked a Mitsubishi Outlander family SUV through American Express, expecting a vehicle suitable for my family of five and our suitcases. Upon arrival, after providing the $1,000 hold, I was offered an MG intermediate SUV instead. This was not the vehicle I had booked, and I was concerned it would not adequately meet our family’s needs. When I raised my concerns, the experience became extremely uncomfortable. The staff I dealt with came across as intimidating, and the manager was unhelpful and made little effort to resolve the situation professionally. As a customer who had booked in good faith, I expected to be treated with respect and offered a reasonable solution. The communication before arrival was also very disappointing. The booking information indicated that the rental office was located at the airport, but it was not. I received no email explaining where the office was or how to get there from the airport. This is important information that should be clearly communicated before customers arrive, particularly when travelling with a family and luggage. Fortunately, I went next door to Hertz, where the staff were welcoming, professional and genuinely helpful. They mentioned that they regularly assist customers who are unhappy with their experiences at Alpha Rental. Although this was their observation, it added to my disappointment with the service I had just received. To be fair, Alpha Rental did release the $1,000 hold, and I acknowledge that. However, that does not change the overall experience or address my concerns about the vehicle offered, the way I was treated, and the lack of clear information about the rental location. When booking a family vehicle, customers should be able to trust that the vehicle advertised and booked will be available, or that any changes will be clearly explained and handled professionally. Unfortunately, my experience fell well short of those expectations. I would urge anyone considering Alpha Rental to carefully confirm the exact vehicle, the rental office location and the airport transfer arrangements before booking. Based on my experience, I would not feel confident recommending Alpha Rental to other families.
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Jason Mark McCutcheon
4 weeks ago
Edit....I have received an email response now. Hoping tomorrow will be a better experience I endured a 1.5 hour wait from my first call for the shuttle bus. Noting during that wait I looked and saw that the advertised info on website is FREE shuttle bus in a continuous loop every 30 minutes. Not 1.5 hours between pickups. Also It actually wasn't free at all as the check in clerk added an extra 7 dollars at the check in, quoting it as a third party cost? There was no clear apology for the long delay I had standing on the B1 bustop spot. So clearly it seems the website is a bit of a porkypie lie. I subsequently asked for the site manager to call me, but they didn't. I rang back and had a child like person insisting I speak to him first about my concerns and not the manager, and wouldn't aquiess to my request. As the desk staff person I delt with seemed polite enough on pickup, another staff member, a young lady, was talking over myself and her co-worker about unrelated personal info. They clearly need better training in customer service. If the manager cant call when a request is made, then I guess we have identified at least part of the issue. I am needing to drop my car back and am giving them a second chance to perform better with the drop off and Shuttle process. I will post again to advise if this is smoother or not.
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Lizz dalgety
1 month ago
Very disappointing experience with Alpha Car Hire Brisbane I was extremely disappointed with our recent experience hiring a vehicle through Alpha Car Hire in Brisbane. We hired an LDV 7-seater for our family of five, along with our luggage. From the moment we arrived at Brisbane Airport, what should have been a straightforward process became unnecessarily stressful. Firstly, we were unsure where to catch the shuttle to the rental location. We tried calling Alpha multiple times for assistance, but nobody answered the phone. When the shuttle finally arrived, there wasn’t enough room for our family and luggage, meaning we had to split up. My husband went to collect the vehicle while I stayed behind at the airport with two of our children. Not exactly the stress-free start to our family holiday we’d hoped for! The next disappointment was the insurance. We had already prepaid for insurance through Booking.com, but when my husband arrived at Alpha, he was told that the insurance we’d purchased was a “scam” and that he needed to purchase their insurance instead. What I don’t understand is how we could legitimately book and pay for the rental vehicle through Booking.com, yet apparently the insurance offered and purchased through that very same booking platform was a “scam”? If Alpha accepts bookings through Booking.com, why is the insurance sold alongside those bookings supposedly not legitimate? This made absolutely no sense to us, and we were left feeling extremely misled and frustrated. As a result, we ended up paying approximately $1,000 on insurance alone, despite having already purchased cover before arriving. This was an incredibly disappointing and unexpected expense, particularly when we thought we’d organised and paid for everything in advance. Towards the end of our holiday, we again tried calling Alpha several times before finally getting through. We needed to confirm whether a shuttle would be available to take us to Brisbane Airport in the early hours of the morning. We were advised that no shuttle operated at that time, which was completely understandable. However, we then discovered we would also be charged an additional $25 just to receive the lockbox code to return our keys! After already paying twice for insurance, dealing with a shuttle that couldn’t accommodate our family, and having to arrange and pay for an Uber from Alpha to the airport, being charged yet another fee simply to return the keys was extremely disappointing. All up, I believe we spent over $3,000 for a seven-day vehicle hire. For that amount of money, I would have expected a much smoother experience, better communication, greater transparency around additional charges and a lot more consideration for customers travelling with children. What should have been a simple, stress-free part of our family holiday ended up causing unnecessary frustration, stress and expense. Unfortunately, based on our experience, I would be very hesitant to hire through Alpha again and certainly wouldn’t recommend them to other families without warning them about our experience.
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Tony & Mary Grant
1 month ago
We just returned a hire car to Alpha that we had for 2 weeks. It was an older car that had a lots of kms on the clock, but their prices were reasonable, the car was clean and very reliable. I was really impressed by the excellent and courteous service that we got from the shuttle drivers to the airport. A different one each way but these guys were great. They gave us a great great first and last experience with Alpha.
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Delyce Colin
2 months ago
Quick and affordable, will book again
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shane crawford
2 months ago
Great service quick and efficient great vehicle hired.
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Brisbane Translation
2 months ago
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Santos Tautuhi
2 months ago
Excellent service thanks alpha car hire
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Thomas Huizer
3 months ago
The cars are clean, have been good quality and always been very good value. Quick and easy pick up and drop off. The shuttle to and from the airport goes often and the drivers are very helpful with the bags. This is our go to car rental whenever we visit Queensland.
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Nushi Nazil
5 months ago
Incredible flexible rental service. Provided a very smooth experience when renting and the staff were great. Would highly recommend them and would definitely come back. Thank you for making our trip easier
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Maïté Wendt
7 months ago
Great experience with Alpha Car Hire! The online booking and payment process was smooth and easy. The car was clean, modern, and in perfect condition. The only downside was the waiting time for the shuttle and the difficulty reaching someone by phone upon arrival. I’m from New Caledonia, and this was my first time using a local rental company. I especially recommend Alpha Car Hire to fellow New Caledonians and French travellers — they are excellent. Overall, excellent value for money and very good customer service. No hidden fees and a very user-friendly website.
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Neil R
9 months ago
I booked a car (through a third party service provider) with Alpha car rental, Brisbane Airport. The customer service (both pickup and return) process of Billy was great. He is friendly and efficient. I had the vehicle almost for a month. It was a very reliable and comfortable vehicle. The office of Alpha car rental is a modern, clean and a pleasant place.
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