Melbourne Airport Car Hire for the Mornington Peninsula
Quick summary: Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine has its domestic and international terminals under one roof, with car hire desks in the terminals and offices on the ground floor of Terminals 1 to 3. The fastest route to the city is CityLink, a toll road, taking around 25 minutes. For the Mornington Peninsula, continue south-east, allowing extra time in peak traffic. Ask your rental company how tolls are paid.
| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Airport | Melbourne (Tullamarine) |
| Terminals | Under one roof |
| Car hire | Desks in the terminals |
| To the city | Around 25 minutes via CityLink |
| Tolls | CityLink and some other roads |
| Tours | Day trips from Melbourne |
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Where do you collect a hire car at Melbourne Airport?
At the car hire desks in the terminal building. Everything is under one roof, so there’s no need to transfer between terminals.
How do tolls work?
CityLink is tolled, and passes can be bought in advance or paid shortly after your trip. Ask your rental company how tolls are charged on your car.
What should you know about trams?
Trams run on many inner-city roads and stop in the middle of the road to load passengers. Follow the signs and road markings, and never pass a tram that’s stopped to let passengers on or off.
Can you hire elsewhere in Melbourne?
Yes, including city, Dandenong and Frankston locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In the terminals, with offices on the ground floor of Terminals 1 to 3.
Yes.
Around 25 minutes via CityLink.
Not while passengers are getting on or off.