Australian holidays can be great fun. When you are looking to make the most of your Aussie holiday you may be debating whether it is worth your while to rent a vehicle on each leg of your trip and then fly from destination to destination or to simply drive all around Australia. Driving from destination to destination will only be a worthwhile venture if you make sure that you do so round trip. Dropping off a vehicle is never the best investment because most car hire companies will charge you a lot more to rent a vehicle one way.
If you are flying into Melbourne, then you will very likely consider the convenience of a Melbourne airport car rental but you will most likely intend to use this car to drive all over that incredible city. A local around town rental is usually quite cost effective especially when renting a compact or midsize vehicle.
If your trip will involve driving to a place far from Melbourne such as Sydney, you should really explore some other options. Consider what kind of car you would like to rent. Make sure you are fully prepared for your trip, as there is a lot of undeveloped land and terrain from Melbourne to Sydney. You will need a good vehicle that can easily travel on these tricky roads.
Make sure that the rental car agency you use is aware of your trip. You should do this even when you plan to bring the car back to the same location where you rented it. One of the primary reasons for this is so that you can get a roadside assistance plan in advance in case you encounter any problems on your trip. Another reason is so that you receive the best offer on mileage and how far you travel on your trip. Some agencies have rules on where you can take your rental car if you pay for it each day.
If you get your rental car from an agency in one location and then drop the car off at a different location, this will likely cost you some extra money. But many individuals enjoy the convenience of this option, regardless of how much extra it costs to only make a one-way trip. As long as you make your reservation far enough ahead of time, most agencies will give you this convenient option.