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Tips and experiences for Melbourne airport

Our customers rated Melbourne airport with an average of 9.2 based on 43 ratings, and these are the most recent tips, experiences and highlights.

08-03-2020
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Not sure I have positive travel tips Not keen on checking in own baggage with one airline... never works for me.
04-03-2020
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If you’re in Melbourne, there’s plenty of road trip options: - the Great Ocean Road - the Great Alpine Road - Lakes Entrance - the Grampians - Daylesford
14-01-2020
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Lots of parking and traffic was free flowing rouns the airport when we were there (even in peak hour). Rental car locations are close to the terminals.
10-01-2020
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Plan your routes. Drive safe. Obey speed limits. Check weather conditions. Enjoy your driving holiday, road trips. Last but not least, use Budget cars!
26-12-2019
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Spend a day with friends to enjoy the delicious food and fun time in St. Kilda and South Melbourne Market. Guarantee you experience Australia's rich products and splendid lifestyle.
23-12-2019
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Melbourne airport is alright. Signage is clear. Most of the passages are not packed. Luggage collection belt is welled organised. Luggage delivery is also quick. Restaurants and shops are quite adequate.
04-12-2019
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Great airport and easy to get through. Scanners for passport ID. The luggage was quick. Outside in the main area there was still opportunity to buy duty free. I bought a SIM card at one of the many desks and for $30 got 50gb and unlimited text and calls including UK. Coming back was just as easy, once I knew where to go as I accidently ended up in the area for internal flights. The only issue I had was with my flight provider.
04-09-2019
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I would suggest to make a higher daily rate booking to ensure there are more varieties of vehicles to choose from upon arrival at pick up. Especially at airports where vehicles are always in short supply.
01-08-2019
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Always check in early and try to get as close to front of plane as possible to get off promptly. Only bring check in luggage if required. It is best to fly premium airlines for better service, to have meals included and to have wifi. Rather than spending on taxis investigate if there is an airport bus available. If traveling long distance in Australia aim to hire a larger vehicle for greater comfort. When flying keep hydrated with lots of water.
15-07-2019
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Always ensure you have your booking reference with the details of of your car booking handy at the Hertz office when picking up your rental. Inspect the car personally taking photos of the vehicle prior to departing on your travels.
11-07-2019
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Melbourne view is amazing, great ocean road is long and remember to make stops when driving. Always put all the rubbish out. If you are using wour phone as gps, remember to bring the phone holder and enjoy your drive.
16-06-2019
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Driving around is safe as Long as we stick by the rules. Parking is everywhere. Do some homework to find cheap parking. Driving is a great experience with the superb scenery. Stop safely to catch glimpse. Signal, say cheese and drive off.
04-06-2019
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Plan your trip Have your GPS with you Get rest every couple of hours of driving. Have some food and water
16-05-2019
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Melbourne Airport Checkpoint clearance is quick. Rental car shuttle pickup is right opposite the T2 Terminal
03-04-2019
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Our stay in Melbourne was nice and the hire car was better we expected.
19-03-2019
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Rent a car and go enjoy the Great Ocean Rd
09-03-2019
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Plan the trip well and take a car with GPS. Australia traffic laws are strict and there are soany roads and turnings. Do not touch your phones at all whilst driving even if it is to look at the maps or the time. Observe speed limits as it changes according to conditions even on the highways. Bring a credit card with embossed details. I was not told to and the rental office did not accept a digitally printed card. Enjoy yourself. The car is good. Melbourne is great. Will visit again.
02-03-2019
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We tried to keep off of the highways when travelling around so that we could see more
13-02-2019
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Visit Ballarat,go on the vehicle ferry from Sorrento to Queenscliffe and drive the Great Ocean Road
07-02-2019
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Walk over to the shuttle location to be picked-up by bargain car rental shuttle. Probably need to ring the car rental company to ensure the shuttle arrival time.
03-01-2019
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Melbourne Airport is relatively easy to navigate and has many facilities to get you to the CBD such as the skybus service.
16-12-2018
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Every thing was perfect thank you
11-12-2018
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Safe driving and be aware of weather where you are visiting.
30-10-2018
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Great Ocean Road is amazing Tower Hill Reserve outside of Port Fairy is well worth a trip with free running wildlife Vintage Markets in Geelong fantastic for antiques and other curio The best highlights are just the amazing views along the ocean road
05-10-2018
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Navmii. It’s a great app to put on your phone for all navigation.
15-01-2018
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Be Prepared - make a list of what you would like to do and where to visit. Pre -look at where you are going on a map to give you an idea of how the traveling will be. Take note of time if driving in or near city so can try to avoid peak hour traffic if possible. Take lots of photos to remember holiday in future. Dont only see the sites nearby, go out further and enjoy the scenery. most of all ENJOY!!!!
09-01-2018
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Arriving in Melbourne, it was unclear whether there was a need to go to a desk or the terminal. The desk in the terminal was quite busy, but the staff were helpful.
19-07-2017
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Melbourne's gardens they are beautiful to see and lovely to walk around a nice peace full place in such a busy city highly recommended
15-03-2017
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Regarding the car rental location of the Melbourne Tullamarine airport, I would recommend to choose a pick-up / drop-off time outside of the busy hours. Especially when not used to left hand driving, one could easily feel overwhelmed with the very different traffic conditions. In the state of Victoria, one should definitely visit Melbourne (which is said to be the most livable city in the world) and plan for a hike in the Wilsons Promontory National Park. The general area of Portland has much to offer, as well; the coastal landscape is very impressive and can be explored by hiking along the impressively long and scenic Great South West Walk (G.S.W.W.)
18-02-2017
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Melbourne, indeed the whole of Victoria is a beautiful place. We visited Echuca on the Murray River and that was a lovely place. Another good place to visit is Ballarat where you can go panning for gold. The rest of the time we spent around Melbourne itself. The Mordialloc and Parkdale beaches are lovely and you can enjoy some really good food at the cafe at Parkdale where all the staff are really great. The museum is well worth a visit, as is Federation Square and the Docklands. There are loads of good places to eat.
07-02-2017
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Don't missed the museum.
21-01-2017
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Tips when hiring a car..... Get a GPS for travelling the motorways, they can be tricky to navigate around Melbourne. Shop and eat in Melbourne Central and the Emporium. Go to the Italian restaurant area and barter for your dinner and wine!
11-01-2017
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just chill in the city center, visit Fitzroy, go and have a look at the penguins in St. Kilda at night
09-01-2017
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Just a really lovely city, great sites and food
08-01-2017
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Good place to visit
06-01-2017
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Chadstone shopping centre is a great place for shopping, chapel street, DFO south warf and Docklands for the best deals. Also a great get away place, in which my family and i had a family birthday celebration for my grandfather, was in Yarra Valley. Yarra valley has greta beautiful sites and vine yards and wine tours, it is also and great place for family places that have cabins with pools and tennis court and alot of family activities.
16-12-2016
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Always standby a suitable attire for all weather at Melbourne because the weather can change anytime. I have a 10c during summer!
07-12-2016
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Seek out the secret bars like jungle boy. Have a Melbourne breakfast
02-09-2016
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Beautiful place to visit
25-07-2016
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Melbourne is great
10-07-2016
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Victoria has so much to offer (city, nature, countyside, mountains, lakes, ocean & history)
12-03-2016
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Enjoy the many museums and superb food.
01-12-2015
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- Make use of the free tram zone! - Check on your restaurant choices! if there is a crowd it doesn't mean the food rocks, or the service is first class. -