Visiting Melbourne in a week - car rental

[insanekiwi]

Hi guys,

I am visiting Melbourne for about a week starting in a week time. I am trying to drive to 12 Apostles and heard that coastal driving is fantastic. I just want to rent a car for a day, and want a sport / luxury car, or at least Holden SS or something.

Do you know any good reputable company for this? I hope to leave around 8am in the morning and come back by the same day. I would prefer drop off and pick up if possible.

Any advice would be highly appreciated!!!
by the way I am staying in CBD. Would be happy to spend up to 200-250 dollars that day.

[STV4SYT]

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[woosh73]

hire the mini cooper s apart from being the cheapest , you can give it the dogs bollocks

[gareth_oau]

Ive previously rented an Audi A4 TQ from Car rental company & Australia car hire services - Europcar

worked out around $150 per day

doing it online gets you a better quote!!

[team_v]

Try to get a convertible if you can as the road is apparently countless times better with the wind in your hair.

[insanekiwi]

Thanks guys! Yes, I was going to try Eurocar, as I am wanting A4 convertible... thanks. Wonder if I need to apply for international license, coming from kiwi land.

[team_v]

Not sure about the international licence.

I know i didn't need one when i went to NZ for a holiday at Christmas.
Helps that we drive on the same side of the road.

[insanekiwi]

Apparently NZ licence ok.

What's the return km to 12 apostles and back from Melbourne city?

[team_v]

google maps says it's 285km 1-way if you take the scenic route and follow the ocean as much as possible.

[STV4SYT]

This is the normal way i go, ocean road 1 way, then highway coming back. 510km.

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Its a decent 10 hour day if you stop at a few spots along the way. Allow the best part of an hour for 12 apostles alone as its a decent walk down there.

Also with the 80km speed limit from torquay to apollo bay coupled with a convoy of winnebago's doing 50, progress can be very slow.