GETTING TO MELBOURNE TULLAMARINE
Flying to Melbourne - Tullmarine & Avalon Airport
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Flying into Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Bus services to and from Melbourne
Airport Shuttlebus transfers operates pick up and drop off services that go door to door throughout the Western Victorian Region.
For bookings and specific routes visit the Airport Shuttlebus website or telephone 03 5333 4181.
SkyBus operates a public bus service that runs through Melbourne Airport. The bus stop is located at the T1, T3 and T4 at Melboune Airport and on the corner of Spencer and Bourke Streets in the Southern Cross Station complex. For timetables and travel planners visit the SkyBus website.
Taxis
Melbourne Cabs operate to and from the Airport. You can hail a taxi in the Flinders Street Station.
Taxi meters are clearly visible, so you can keep check of your fare as you ride. Late night taxi must be paid for advance. Between 10pm and 5am in Victoria. Melbourne cabs attract additional charges like a late night surcharge from midnight to 5am, a fee for phone bookings, a fee using the Citylink freeway and fee for taxis waiting at the airport rank.
Melbourne's major taxi companies include:
13 CABS (Ph 13 22 27 - in Australia) www.13cabs.com.au
Silver Top Taxis (Ph 13 10 08 - in Australia) www.silvertop.com.au
CABIT (Ph 13 22 22 - in Australia) www.cabit.com.au
Uber
Uber operates at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. The Uber and ride sharing pick-ups and drop-offs can be made in the usual public passenger areas.
www.uber.com
Car Rental
The Melbourne Tullamarine Airport offers a variety of rental car options, all located in the arrivals hall of the terminal, adjacent to the baggage collection belts. While it’s best to book ahead, rental cars are available on the day. Below are contact details for each company.
Car Rental Companies:
Spendless Car
P: (03) 9334 2504
W: www.spendlesscarrentals.com.au
Avis
P: (03) 8855 5333
W: www.avis.com.au
Budget
P: (03) 9241 6366
W: www.budget.com.au
Europcar
P: (03) 9241 6800
W: www.europcar.com
Hertz
P: (03) 9338 6884
W: www.hertz.com.au
Thrifty
P: (03) 9241 6100
W: www.thrifty.com.au
Flying into Avalon Airport
Avalon airport is 55km from central Melbourne (approximately 45 minute drive), and 19kms from central Geelong (15 minutes drive)
The approximate taxi fare to/from Geelong is $54.
SkyBus Avalon City Express coaches operate between Avalon, Werribee and Melbourne's Southern Cross Station.
Fares
$24 - One way Adult Single fare from Melbourne
$20.50 - One way Adult Single fare from Werribee
Up to 4 children (4-16) travel free
More fare information here: SkyBus
Avalon Airport Shuttle runs between Avalon and Geelong, the Bellarine Peninsula, Surtfcoast and the Great Ocean Road. For detailed information on destinations, price and timetables, visit Avalon Airport
Car Rental companies Budget, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty and Hertz operate at Avalon - see above.
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