Car hire in Clayton

To book a car on Turo in Clayton, 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!

Forget about making the trek to distant car hire companies and save on your taxi fare. Book on Turo and choose from multiple car hire locations in Clayton near you.

Hosts set their own drop-off/pick-up areas, and you can even request custom delivery to any location you choose.

The following nearby locations are just some of the places where you can pick up your hire vehicle:

- Chadstone - The Fashion Capital
- M-City Shopping Centre customer parking area
- Huntingdale Station Car Park
- SE5 Carpark along Scenic Boulevard
- Clayton Station parking
- Monash Medical Centre
- Melbourne CBD

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Getting your car hire at Melbourne Airport is a breeze. Once you've booked your vehicle on the Turo app, walk straight to your car from the terminal building. No waiting in line at the airport car rental counter or filling out endless forms!

There are a few parking spots at Melbourne Airport, so you can choose the most convenient place to meet your Turo host.

Premium car parks are located across from Terminals 1, 2, and 4. These are the nearest options, and you can easily access them via the link bridge or by crossing the drop-off/pick-up zone on the ground level.

Terminal car parks are another option just behind the Premium car parks. If you're looking for the lowest parking rates, the Value car park behind the T4 Terminal car park is the best choice if you need a lot for more than a few hours.

From compact cars for zipping around town to SUVs for an epic road trip, you'll find all kinds of rides on Turo. Here are just some of the available types:

- Electric car: Reduce your carbon footprint, drive long distances on a single charge, and forget about paying for fuel with electric cars like the BMW i3.

- 7 seater, minivan, and people mover hire: Transport large groups of people comfortably and cost-effectively with ample passenger and luggage space in cars like the Honda Odyssey.

- Sports cars: Enjoy the thrill of fast acceleration and tight cornering with a sports car hire like the Subaru WRX.

- Vintage cars: Appreciate classic designs from a bygone era and add a touch of elegance to any special event with vintage cars like a Holden Torana.

- Exotic and luxury car hire: Enjoy the highest levels of motoring performance, luxury, and comfort with exotic supercars like the Aston Martin DBS or a luxury SUV like the Porsche Macan.

- Van hire: Transport bulky items or a large group of people easily with a goods or passenger van.

- Ute hire: Tackle tough chores with a ute like the Ford Ranger that can hold furniture or large items with its spacious cargo beds.

- Convertibles: Feel the wind in your hair while driving around town or along a scenic route when you book a convertible car hire.

- SUV hire: For the best mix of sportiness, comfort, and spaciousness, hire an SUV like the Toyota RAV4 or Jeep Compass.

- 4WDs: Easily navigate difficult terrain on your road trip when you hire a 4WD like the Jeep Wrangler.

- Compact and small cars: Small cars like the compact Ford Focus aren't just great for moving around tight city streets. You'll also get greater fuel economy with their lightweight construction and smaller engines.

From luxury cars for special events to family-friendly SUVs for road trips, you'll find all kinds of vehicles ready for hire and pickup in Clayton.

Holiday car hire: Forget about unreliable public transport or expensive taxis. Rent your dream car on Turo and start exploring Clayton on your own terms.

Long term car hire: Need a car for a few weeks or months? Book a long-term car rental on Turo, and when you're done, simply return it without having to worry about vehicle maintenance.

Formal car hire: How about a plush executive sedan like the Lexus LS to arrive in comfort and style for your formal event? Or why not make a real statement with an exotic supercar like a Ferrari?

Wedding car hire: Whether you need a spacious people mover to transport your bridal party or a vintage car to make your big day even more special, you'll find all kinds of wedding vehicles on Turo.

Why stop at Melbourne's inner city suburbs when you can explore the surrounding areas? Here are the top day trips not to miss.

Philip Island

Discover a wildlife haven just a couple of hours from Melbourne. Famous for its Penguin Parade (where you can see little penguins make their way across the beach in the evening), Phillip Island also offers many other interesting attractions, like the Koala Conservation Reserve and Churchill Island Heritage Farm, which are great fun for families and nature lovers.

Mount Dandenong

Escape to this tranquil mountain retreat, where lush rainforests, charming villages, and breathtaking lookouts await. Don’t miss the famous SkyHigh Mount Dandenong for panoramic views, or indulge in tea and scones at one of the many cozy cafes like Miss Marples Tea Rooms or Olinda Tea House.

Mornington Peninsula

This idyllic coastal getaway offers a range of relaxing, adventurous, and gastronomic experiences all year round. Start your day catching waves at Sorrento Ocean Beach, enjoy a leisurely afternoon savouring exquisite wines at Port Phillip Estate, and finish with a rejuvenating soak in the luxurious Peninsula Hot Springs. The best part about this? It's just an hour’s drive from Melbourne.

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 Clayton!

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 in Australia offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days. Additionally, hosts can offer “early bird” discounts for Clayton trips booked a week or more in advance. So, if you are looking for cheap Clayton car hire, get the best car hire deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips, at least a week in advance.

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.

Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.

Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts. 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 small cancellation fee.

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 peer-to-peer car sharing 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 hiring a car in Clayton or Melbourne Airport depends on several factors. This includes car type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected (for example, some hosts charge a fee if you want to pick up your car from a custom location like your accommodation). Look out for car hire discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.

Yes, long-term car hire is available in Clayton on Turo. You can find booking periods from a few weeks to even a couple of months.

No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Clayton. 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 Clayton on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subjected 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.