Avalon Airport is conveniently located off the Princes Fwy, west of Melbourne and is just a 25 minute drive from the Geelong CBD, or a 45 minute drive from the Melbourne CBD.
If you're in need of a rental car in Melbourne, to explore the Great Ocean Road, you've come to the right place. SIXT car rental Avalon Airport stocks one of the largest fleet of vehicles in Australia, including modern vehicles in popular makes and models. Sedans, hatchbacks, wagons, trucks, vans, utes and even buses.
There is so much to see and do around Avalon Airport, including these top four attractions.
- Avalon Airshow
Avalon Airport hosts the Australian International Airshow every two years. The Airshow displays a wide mix of daredevil aerobatics, historical aircraft and re-enactments, and the showcasing of the very latest aerospace technology – this is an unmissable event.
- Great Ocean Road and 12 Apostles
A must see experience for anyone travelling to Victoria. The Great Ocean Road is a 243km road that stretches along the coastline of Victoria which includes the 12 apostles. The Great Ocean Road is perfect all year round, and a must see experience. Rent a car from SIXT and take in the wonderful scenery, with the start of the Great Ocean Road in Torquay being on 30 minutes from Avalon Airport.
- Geelong
With your rental car, take a trip to see the beautiful Geelong waterfront. The region is characterised by the multi-award winning Waterfront overlooking Corio Bay, the picturesque Bellarine Peninsula, the Barwon River, You Yangs Regional Park, wetlands, beautiful parklands and wildlife sanctuaries. Geelong is also the gateway to the world renowned coastline of south-west Victoria via the Great Ocean Road.
- You Yangs Regional Park
The distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs rise from the flat volcanic plains between Melbourne and Geelong. The You Yangs is a fantastic park for mountain biking. It has two mountain biking areas with over 50 kilometres of exciting trails catering for riders of all ages and ability. The park is also popular for its magnificent views, bird life, rock-climbing and abseiling, bushwalks and picnics.
SIXT is the exclusive car rental partner to all of Australia's leading Auto Clubs.
Auto Club members enjoy exclusive benefits every day, including 15% member discount off SIXT's daily rate. When you arrange your Melbourne car hire through us, we can also automatically help you manage your toll road use through our partner, Linkt!
Keep an eye on our magazine to take advantage of any other special offers, discounts and incredible partnerships!
Sometimes, a car just isn’t going to cut it. SIXT are here for every customer, even when you need something a little bigger. Our commercial vehicles are available nationwide, which means you can hire a van, ute, bus, tipper, 4WD or truck Melbourne.
One of the most popular options from the fleet are the moving trucks for hire. SIXT helps so many people move their furniture and personal belongings every year, we even offer additional extras that include packing tape and boxes. Check out this article to find out which vehicle is your best hire option Melbourne for the big day.
The best thing about hiring a van or any vehicle with SIXT is that you will always enjoy our flexible hire terms. Just need a bus for a one-night trip? No problem. Has your work ute let you down last minute and you don’t know when it will be fixed? No problem - just book with us today.
SIXT are making driving an EV an option for everyone - whether it’s for your next road trip, or just something you have always wanted to test out, you can now hire an electric car Melbourne with SIXT.
We have plenty of EVs to choose from across Melbourne You can finally get behind the wheel of popular manufacturers EVs like a Tesla, BMW and Audi on your next business trip and see what all the fuss is about. Or, if you’re looking for something that has a little more luggage space, check out our electric SUVs. Hiring an EV with SIXT gives you a taste of going green - you will also get access to ChargeFox power points for free, which makes for incredibly cheap travelling.
Our team Melbourne will also be happy to provide you with a walk through and demonstration of the car. Or, you can just check out this article about what it’s like to drive an electric car for the first time.
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