Information on budget car hire in Melbourne

[McGirr]

The daughters heading to Melbourne Boxing Day for about 6 nights and just wondering if any one knows of a budget car hire place. She is 21 so we expect a million dollar excess 

Any info would be great.

Mark

[Marschy]

Is she on her P's?

[Marschy]

Book the car online in your name with your daughter as a second driver, that might save a few dollars.

[McGirr]

Is she on her P's?

Yes mate green ones.

Mark

[HKB Electronics]

Don't know about her but recently tripped to tassie, by Qantas, searched before I went for good car hire.

In the end cheapest was Avis for a three day package!

[Marschy]

Most of the big rental car companies won't rent to P-platers. Don't know if the budget guys do.

[HKB Electronics]

Also might be cheaper if there is a huge excess to take out travel insurance that covers a rental car excess,
assuming they don't ask questions about P plates?

[UIZ733]

Use taxis and public transport. Can't imagine the cost would be that much different...........................and you don't have to worry about a mountain of other problems.

[McGirr]

She may have to walk as most hire companies either won't hire or charge an extra $30 a day.

Mark

[scarps]

http://www.rentabomb.com.au/cheap-car-rental-melbourne.html

[McGirr]

http://www.rentabomb.com.au/cheap-car-rental-melbourne.html

Minimum age is 23. She may have to hitch hike 

Mark

[GGV8Cruza]

Minimum age is 23. She may have to hitch hike 

Mark

where does she need to get too??

GG

[McGirr]

where does she need to get too??

GG

I think she is just looking around. She is heading down with boyfriend to see his parents.

I will get more information.

Mark

[GGV8Cruza]

I think she is just looking around. She is heading down with boyfriend to see his parents.

I will get more information.

Mark

Let us know, I am sure we can work out a tour plan for her. You look after the northern tours enough, time to help out down South

GG

[Bird]

I think she is just looking around. She is heading down with boyfriend to see his parents.

I will get more information.

Mark

Tell them to loan them a car!

[idlegossip]

Try this mob Mark

http://cheapercarrentals.com.au/

They seem to hie as young as 21.

[Alan Loy]

Wicked will hire to 18+ who dont have red P plates
http://www.wickedcampers.com.au/
from their site
CAR HIRE
Cheap as a hooker at a bus stop !!! This is one hell of a deal baby – all Classic Cars only $29.99 per day on the East Coast! And yes – all you sexy little Under 21's can hire a cheap car as well! WoohooooOOO!!!

I usually use http://www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au/locations/melbourne/

[chester ver2.0]

I have usually just used Europcar at the airport and yes pay the additional money to reduce the excess with her age expect a 5k plus excess

[HKB Electronics]

Just did a online quote for travel insurance with the RACV, incudes rental car upto $4000
excess, cost $97 for a week. And you can increase the excess amount for an extra premium.

That's what I use and don't take excess cover when I hire the car.

[Swannie]

Mark, just get her to get cab into Melbourne and get public transport around locally. Send me a PM if you need a cabbie. I have a bloke I use 2-3 times a week he will do a deal and look after her. It will also be statesman so they have plenty of room for their gear etc

Swannie

[Black Diamond]

Use taxis and public transport. Can't imagine the cost would be that much different...........................and you don't have to worry about a mountain of other problems.

You been in a taxi lately?

[McGirr]

Thanks everyone. I am catching up with them tonight and will get some more detailed information.

Mark

[UIZ733]

You been in a taxi lately?

Yes and it is better than rent a bomb, because it is not my problem when it breaks down, gets scratched etc etc. 

[McGirr]

Caught up with my daughter and her boyfriend and they may wait till they get there first before deciding on hiring.

We told them we have heard that driving in the CBD of Melbourne can be scary. We heard of people still trying to find their way out of the city for 2 years. 

Thanks again for everyone's assistance.

Mark