Car hire in Blackburn

To book a car on Turo in Blackburn, you must create a Turo account, be 21 years old or older, have a valid driver’s licence, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s licence and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for every future road trip, business trip, and family holiday!

Have your Turo rental delivered straight to your doorstep, or pick up your Blackburn car hire at a convenient spot in town, or any of these nearby locations.

Melbourne Airport (MEL): Skip the queue at the traditional airport car rental counter and book a vehicle on Turo instead. Once you land, open the app to find your Melbourne airport car rental pickup location, grab the keys, and head straight for Blackburn or explore the eastern suburbs at your own pace.

Blackburn Train Station: Avoid the hassle of travelling to a regular car rental office. Make a car hire reservation on Turo near Blackburn Train Station. Once you’re behind the wheel, it’s easy to continue with your plans, whether it’s commuting, running errands, or simply exploring the suburb.

Blackburn Square: With ample parking, shopping areas like Blackburn Square are perfect for vehicle pickups. Grab your car hire after running errands or shopping, then get going without delay. It’s a convenient option for both locals and visitors — no expensive rideshares or public transport required.

Pick up near the airport:

There’s a wide variety of hire cars in Blackburn on Turo to suit all kinds of needs. Here are just some of the car types you can find on the app.

For locals, there are mid-size SUVs for running errands while your car’s in the workshop, Utes for moving, and even luxury sedans for a wedding or a special night out.

Just visiting for a few days? Compact cars are perfect for couples or solo travellers checking out popular Melbourne attractions like Mount Dandenong and the Yarra Valley.

Travelling in a bigger group? Roomy SUVs and 4WDs give you space for everyone, plus the picnic gear, sporting equipment, or shopping hauls.

If you’re eco-conscious, EVs provide a sustainable way to get around town or take weekend trips to the Dandenong Ranges or Yarra Valley.

Business travellers will also appreciate economical, comfortable sedans and mid-size hybrids for efficient travel between meetings, appointments, and accommodation.

From budget-friendly car hire to luxury rides, check the Turo app for available options and start your Blackburn adventure.

Browse by type:

With Turo, you can easily find the perfect car for any occasion. As a car rental marketplace, Turo lets you book cars directly from local hosts to find unique and affordable options. Just browse the selection of car types, compare the best prices, and book your car hire in Blackburn today.

Vacation car hire: Enjoy a stress-free holiday with a Blackburn car hire. Explore the suburb and its surrounding areas at your own pace, and experience the best of what Melbourne and its eastern suburbs have to offer. Pick a roomy SUV if you’ve got family or friends along, or a compact car if it’s just you.

Event car hire: Heading to a wedding, concert, or special night out? Book a car on Turo in Blackburn so you can arrive on your own schedule and in the right vehicle for the occasion, from a smart sedan to something with a little more style.

Long-term car hire: Book a long-term car rental on Turo so you can easily get around Blackburn, whether it’s for a few weeks or months. From fuel-efficient sedans to versatile SUVs, choose the right vehicle to help you go from shopping centres to Mount Dandenong at your own pace.

Explore long-term options:

Explore Melbourne’s vibrant city and surrounding areas with a day trip from Blackburn.

Dandenong Ranges

Discover charming villages like Sassafras and Olinda, walk through lush forests, and ride the iconic Puffing Billy Railway. Visit local wineries, enjoy a meal at one of the many cafés and restaurants, or take in the views of the surrounding countryside.

Fitzroy

Head to the trendy inner-city suburb of Fitzroy, known for its vibrant street art, vintage clothing shops, and chic cafés. Don’t miss the famous Brunswick Street, a hub of food vendors, live music, and handmade crafts.

Prahran

Browse the racks at the bustling Prahran Market, one of Melbourne’s oldest and most iconic fresh produce markets. Explore boutiques and galleries, and be sure to check out Chapel Street, a hub for fashion, nightlife, and Melbourne’s famous café culture.

No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.

When booking a car in Australia, you’ll also choose between the Premier (if available), Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes varying limits on financial responsibility for damage to a host’s vehicle. All trips include up to $20,000,000 (per event) in legal liability protection. Legal liability protection protects against damage to other people’s property and death or bodily injury (where the legal liability is not covered or capable of being covered by any statutory or compulsory scheme) as a result of an accident involving the vehicle. All protection is provided by Turo Travels Mutual.*

On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on car hire in Blackburn!

Additionally, frequent travellers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totalling 10 days in a 90-day period!**

Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.

Some hosts offer car hire with unlimited KMs; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.

In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.

No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a car rental marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add any additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.

The cost of car rental in Blackburn can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheaper car rental in Blackburn, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.

Yes, you can easily book a long-term car rental in Blackburn through Turo. Local hosts offer a wide range of vehicles and great deals for extended rentals.

No, you can’t hire a car on your Ps in Blackburn. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence — no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.

The minimum age to rent a car in Blackburn on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subject to an extra cost of $15/day (a.k.a the Young Driver Surcharge). Plus, if you’re looking to hire certain vehicle classes, you must be 25 or older to book a Deluxe Class vehicle, and 30 or older to book a Super Deluxe Class vehicle.