Car Rental Melbourne Airport

After you've been to all of the terrific sights in Melbourne Airport, there's a lot more to discover in the region. Grab the keys to a rental car, toss your bags in the trunk and hit the open road. We've come up with some drives you're sure to love:

• Ballarat is 55 miles from Melbourne Airport. Notable tourist spots like Sovereign Hill should be at the top of your list here.
• Why not see all that's on offer in Bendigo too? Major tourist attractions here include Bendigo Art Gallery. Bendigo is about 70 miles from Melbourne Airport.
• Wilsons Promontory National Park is 120 miles from Melbourne Airport and is one of the region's most breathtaking nature spots. Stretch your legs and enjoy the fresh air.

If you don't possess a driver's license issued in Australia, then it's likely you'll need to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country to be able to rent a car. It's also important to note that if you do need an IDP, it won't be valid on its own. You'll be asked to show your driver's license from your home country your passport and other forms of ID as well. Lastly, it's important that the credit card you used to book the rental vehicle matches the name on your license and passport. A few other things to note to rent a car internationally are:

• Age restrictions: You need to be 25 or over in most countries to rent a car. If you're younger than that, it might still be possible to rent a car but you'll have to pay a Young Driver's Surcharge. Additional restrictions may also apply to the types of vehicles you can rent.
• Driving limitations: Make sure you read the rules and regulations before getting behind the wheel. Typically, you can't cross country borders, drive onto ferries or on certain types of rugged terrain with a rental car.