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Driving is on the left side of the road.

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental cars may be either automatic OR manual transmission. Make sure to verify when booking if you are not comfortable with a manual transmission.

Your local drivers' licence is required.

An International Drivers' Permit (or IDP) may be required, especially if your local drivers' licence is in a language other than the local language (you may inquire when you pick up your car).

Melbourne Driving Stress Level: 5/10

Parking spaces in the centre of Melbourne can be hard to find, and are expensive. If you park in restricted areas and 'clearway' zones, you can expect heavy fines to be imposed, with cars being quickly towed away. However, many of the larger hotels in and around central Melbourne boast car parking areas or nearby garages. Parking close to top nightclubs in the St. Kilda and Fitzroy district can be difficult and public transport is often the best option.

 

More than 70 car parks are located around the city of Melbourne, most of which offer good value for money and charge flat rates during the evenings. All cars in Melbourne and throughout Australia are right-hand drive, with locals always driving on the left-hand side of roads. Directions out of MEL Melbourne Tullamarine International Airport are provided by the airport's car rental companies, along with information about how and when to return the vehicle.

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