Car hire in Maidstone

To book a car on Turo in Maidstone, 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!

With Turo, you can call the shots and decide where to pick up your ride. Luckily, there are many convenient and accessible car rental locations in and around Maidstone:

- Maidstone city centre
- Melbourne CBD
- Melbourne Airport
- Sunshine
- Footscray
- Maribyrnong

Didn't see any of your preferred nearby locations listed? You can chat with your local host to arrange delivery to a custom location that works for you (like your hotel).

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

Melbourne Airport is an ideal spot to pick up your Turo car rental as it's got many parking bays and is just a 20-minute drive from Maidstone.

Here's what you need to know about the process.

Melbourne Airport has 4 terminals. After touching down, you'll need to make your way through the arrivals hall to baggage claim.

If you book a car on Turo, you can chat with your host ahead of time to organise airport delivery - whether it is near the airport, or straight to Terminal Parking, which you can directly access with just a few minutes walk from T1, T2 and T3 via the link bridge.

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

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

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

- 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 executive sedans like the Mercedes S-Class.

- Van hire: Transport bulky items easily and safely when you hire a van with plenty of cargo room at the back.

- 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.

From luxury cars for special events to family-friendly SUVs for road trips, you'll find all kinds of car rentals in Maidstone at great prices. Start your search today with these options:

Holiday car hire: Forget about unreliable public transport or expensive taxis. Choose from a range of cars (like SUVs or people movers) to discover Melbourne in your perfect ride.

Long term car hire: Need a car for a few weeks or months? Find the best long-term car rental deals on Turo with discounts when you make a reservation in advance.

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 car to transport bridesmaids and groomsmen, or a vintage car to make your big day even more special, you'll find all kinds of wedding vehicles on Turo.

Ready to see what Melbourne has to offer beyond its metropolitan area? From rugged national parks to coastal wildlife adventures and wine country escapes these day trips deliver on Victoria's diverse beauty.

Grampians National Park

Known for its dramatic mountain ranges, cascading waterfalls, and ancient rock formations Grampians is a must-visit destination showcasing Victoria's natural beauty. Hike to breathtaking lookouts like The Pinnacle, see the spectacular MacKenzie Falls, and enjoy the park's diverse wildlife on one of its many walking trails.

Phillip Island

Few experiences rival the cuteness of Phillip Island's penguin parade, where hundreds of little penguins waddle ashore at sunset. Beyond this adorable spectacle, you can relax on scenic beaches, visit the Koala Conservation Reserve, and even feel the adrenaline at the island’s Grand Prix circuit.

Yarra Valley

The Yarra Valley is Victoria’s premier wine region, known for its rolling vineyards, gourmet food, and world-class wineries. Spend the day sampling local wines, savouring farm-fresh produce, or visiting boutique makers.

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 Maidstone!

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.

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, 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 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 Maidstone and nearby areas depends on several factors. This includes car type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected. For cheap car rental in Maidstone, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.

Yes, long-term car hire is available in Maidstone 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 Maidstone. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.