Melbourne City Car Rental
We’re all about you.
Please note that Redspot Melbourne City does not offer after hours drop off. Call or email our friendly Melbourne City team to discuss options that might suit your needs!
Airport Information
Redspot is red-y for touchdown with offices opposite the terminals in the car park area of Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine.) After your flight, hop straight into one of our trusty vehicles to jumpstart your Victorian adventure! Whether it’s in a Tesla or a compact car, for work or play, we’ll have you cruising in style.
Quick and easy car rental
Take a ‘brake’ from searching for the best Melbourne CBD car hire. You’ve found us! Redspot is your reliable expert on the ground. With our package options and helpful services, we’ll steer you in the right direction!
Returning your rental car
Head to our Melbourne City branch and park your rental car in the designated parking area. Drop your keys off at the counter. Easy peezy!
After hours pick-up
Call (03) 9087 6942 to organise after hours pick-up with our Melbourne City branch. There is no gurantee this is going to be possible and is total at the discretion of the branch staff. Alternatively, our Melbourne airport branch is open much later in the evening 7 days a week and public holidays.
After hours drop-off
Please note that Redspot Melbourne City does not offer after hours drop off. Call or email our friendly Melbourne City team to discuss your options!
One-way car hires
Want to keep the good times rolling? Redspot offers one-way car hires depending on vehicle availability. Reach out to our Melbourne City team by phone or email to discuss!
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. If it’s your first time renting locally, you’ll also need to bring a third form of identification like a current utility bill. We will take care of the rest!
A track record of satisfied customers in Australia
For over 35 years, Redspot has provided smooth rides for our customers. Read more about their experiences here:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you need a car in Melbourne City?
While Melbourne’s got plenty of trams and buses, certain areas of the city are hard to reach. Plus, peak hour can be a huge deterrent! We recommend hiring a car so that you can get yourself wherever you want, whenever you want.
How do I find your Melbourne City branch?
We’re located on McIlwraith Place, between 34-60 Little Collins St and Bourke St. Its a alleyway ground level of a big multistorey car park. We’ll be waiting!
What are your opening hours?
We are open every day of the week! Visit us on Mondays to Fridays from 8am ‘til 5pm, and then on the weekends from 8am ‘til 1pm. Just note, when the city closes for a public holiday, so do we!
Can I rent a car in Melbourne as a tourist?Absolutely! Temporary visitors can show their valid overseas driver’s licence and passport to rent vehicles from Redspot!
If you’re loving your time here and stay in Australia for longer than 3 months, that’s when you’ll need to transition to a local driver’s licence. This depends on the state or territory you’re travelling in, so check in with our friendly Melbourne team for local advice.
If your licence is not in English, we’ll need a translated version from your embassy or traffic authority in your home country. For more information, see our complete guide to renting a vehicle with an overseas licence.
Explore Melbourne with Redspot
There’s no shortage of activities in Melbourne City. Whether you’re in the food scene and lapping up coffee from the iconic laneways, or getting your nature fix a little further out, you won’t be disappointed. These are our must-dos to add to the list!
National Gallery of Victoria (NGV)
Royal Botanic Gardens
Mornington Peninsula
Daylesford
Red-hot Melbourne city tips from our local staff
“Less than an hour from Melbourne, the Dandenong Ranges offer lush rainforests, charming villages like Olinda and Sassafras, and beautiful walking trails. You can also ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the forest.”
Chris – Branch Manager Melbourne Airport
“About a 90-minute drive from Melbourne, Phillip Island is famous for its nightly Penguin Parade, where little penguins return to shore after a day of fishing. It’s a magical experience for wildlife lovers.”
Sandeep – Branch Manager Melbourne City
“Stroll along Southbank, where you’ll find cafes, bars, and restaurants with stunning views of the city skyline. You can also take a river cruise or hire a kayak to explore the Yarra.”
Muhammad – Coburg Branch Manager
