Car Rental Melbourne Airport
We’re all about you.
Call or email our Melbourne Airport team to arrange after hours pick-up. For after hours drop-off, head to the Terminal Car Park and follow the signage. Our returns are on the right-hand side! After parking, drop your keys off at our Melbourne Airport branch’s 24/7 key drop box.
Airport Information
Our Melbourne Airport branch is conveniently located on the Ground Floor, opposite Terminals 1 and 3. Simply jump off your flight, hop into one of our reliable vehicles and kickstart your adventures! Whether you’re gearing up for work or play, we have the vehicle that’s spot on for you.
Quick and easy car rental
Looking for a quick and easy car hire at Melbourne Airport? Redspot is your local expert on the ground, setting your journey on cruise-mode. Thanks to our epic value packages and helpful services, it’s easy to find your perfect rental companion for the road!
Returning your rental car
Head to Melbourne Airport’s Terminal Car Park, follow the signage and park your rental car in the designated area. Our returns are on the right-hand side. Drop your keys off at our branch desk’s handy after hours secure drop box, then you’re all done!
After hours pick-up
Call (03) 9330 2314 to organise after hours pick-up with our Melbourne Airport branch. Alternatively, email our team at [email protected] and we’ll help get you sorted!
After hours drop-off
We’ve got you covered if you need to return your rental car outside our regular Melbourne Airport hours. Simply park in the designated area and leave the keys at our branch’s secure drop box!
One-way car hires
We offer one-way car hires depending on vehicle availability. Contact our Melbourne Airport team by phone or email to find your ride!
Load up with Redspot’s red-hot value packages!
We’ve got your back with 24/7 roadside assistance so you never have to worry about being stranded. For an even smoother car rental experience, we have designed two packages for damage and liability coverage and extra services!
Package prices will be calculated based on your vehicle selected and rental period. Proceed to the car rental booking page for a quote.
All-Inclusive Package
This iconic Redspot package stands strong as the first all-inclusive car rental product in Australia! Designed with peace-of-mind built-in, our good value car rental package includes:
- No hidden costs, we are upfront about the inclusions in this package!
- $0 standard liability excess*
- Additional windshield and headlight cover
- GST-inclusive
- Unlimited km allowance
- Free additional drivers
- No cancellation fees
- No amendment fees
- Contract fee**
- Premium location fee* Registration recovery fee**
- Book now, pay later
Standard Package
Need something a little more simple but with all the expert local support? Redspot’s Standard Package might be for you. This includes:
- No hidden costs, we are upfront about the inclusions in this package!
- Standard damage liability excess*
- GST-inclusive
- Unlimited km allowance
- Additional drivers fee
- No cancellation fees
- No amendment fees
- Contract fee**
- Premium location fee* Registration recovery fee**
- Book now, pay later
Terminology Key:
Let us break down our package terms so you know exactly what may appear on your invoice:
*Damage liability excess: ‘Amount reduced by’ is dependent on the vehicle type and hire itinerary selected.
**Contract fee: We have a small surcharge to cover our costs to draw up our rental agreement with you.
***Premium location fee: Sometimes a premium airport or downtown location will charge us an additional surcharge for each rental and we are upfront about this cost in your package! The price will depend on the location selected.
****Registration recovery fee: We pay a surcharge to cover our vehicle registration and compulsory third-party insurance costs and we highlight this clearly in your package breakdown.
At Redspot, we believe in straight-up honesty! Just so you’re in the loop, all the nitty-gritty on damage liability and extra charges can be found in our terms and conditions.
At Redspot, we believe in straight-up honesty! Just so you’re in the loop, all the nitty-gritty on damage liability and extra charges can be found in our terms and conditions.
Redspot Driver Facts
Rev-Up for Young Drivers
We are one of the few car rental companies to have a minimum driver age of 21!
Note that drivers under 25 will pay a daily surcharge on their car rental fee. Car hire is limited to small to medium-sized sedans and hatchbacks.
Maximum age is no barrier
With Redspot, age is just a number! There is no maximum age to hit the road.
Local P-Platers and Full Licences
Redspot Car Rentals gives P-platers the green light – one of the few Aussie companies that do! Our safety rules include:
- You must have held your provisional driver’s licence for a minimum of 1 year.
- Your full driver’s licence must be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of rental collection.
Overseas visitors welcome
Explore every Aussie hotspot with Redspot! Temporary overseas visitors can hire a car with:
- A full valid driver’s licence and passport
- Licences must have photo identification
- If the licence is not in English then you will need an official translated document from your embassy or road traffic authority in your home country
- Some countries may need to apply for an international driver’s permit
Credit Card Condition
Cover your back and ours. All rental cars require a credit card at pick-up for a pre-authorisation.
Share the ride with additional drivers
We can easily add additional drivers to your car rental booking. The driver will need to show their full valid driver’s licence in any branch and provide a credit card for a daily surcharge. Too easy!
Family-friendly car hire
Redspot is a family-run business and selects modern SUVs, sedans and people carriers for family comfort. With a range of baby, child and booster seats available to hire, the little ones don’t miss out.
Toll-road Tricks
Buy peace-of-mind with a Redspot toll road waiver and say goodbye to unexpected charges.
Fuel Flexibility
Pre-pay, post-pay or refuel your rental car yourself. Redspot make it easy to keep a full tank for an Australian adventure.
Don’t sweat the paperwork
All you need to bring for collection is your valid driver’s licence and credit card. We will take care of the rest!
A Track Record of Satisfied Customers in Australia
For over three decades, Aussies have counted on Redspot to steer them through a great car rental experience. Our family-run business prides itself on constantly building our local expertise and care, so you can cruise with confidence! Check out what our satisfied customers have to say:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I rent a car in Australia as a tourist?
Yes, absolutely! All you need is your passport and a valid driver’s licence from your home country. Please provide an English translation if necessary, issued by your embassy or home country traffic authority. If there are additional drivers, they’ll need to present these documents too.
Like local Aussies, you’ll also need a valid debit/credit card in the renter’s name, or purchase order/prepaid voucher.
Can P. Platers hire cars in Victoria?
Yes – with Redspot, you sure can! We’re one of the few Aussie companies that give the green light for local P-platers over 21 to hire cars in Victoria.
For safety reasons, you must have held your driver’s licence for a minimum of 1 year. Your full driver’s licence must also be valid for a minimum of 12 months from the date of rental collection.
Check our P Plate Car Rental guide for all the details you need for your car rental journey.
What will I need to bring when I collect my rental car from Melbourne Airport?
A valid driver’s licence and debit/credit card are all you need for collection with Redspot. Don’t forget your passport if you’re an international visitor!
If you plan on sharing driving duties with anyone, make sure to bring along their valid driver’s licence and credit card too. We’ll take care of the rest.
Do you offer one-way car hires from Melbourne Airport?
We sure do! Redspot offers one-way car hires (also known as vehicle relocations) from Melbourne Airport. This makes it easier to jet in and out of the city without the hassle of fussy returns.
You can also find us in 40+ locations around Australia, including all major airports. Let us know where you’d like to drop your vehicle off during booking, and we’ll do our best to make it happen.
Explore Melbourne with Redspot
Victoria’s stunning natural beauty lies beyond the bounds of Melbourne’s bustling CBD. Hop in your car to explore everything this beautiful state has to offer! From penguin parades to epic limestone vista formed millions of years ago, your Melbourne adventures have just kicked into gear.
Phillip Island Wildlife Park
Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs
Great Ocean Road – Twelve Apostles
Luna Park Melbourne
