Car Rental Melbourne

WHY CHOOSE CAVALCADE CAR HIRE?

Cavalcade has been operating as an online hire car booking agent since 2004. We deal only with leading car rental companies, such as Europcar and First Car Rental. With over 20 years experience in the car rental industry our professional, polite and friendly staff are here to help you obtain the best available rate for car hire Australia wide.

Australian Car Rental – Melbourne By Car

Melbourne is the southern most capital on the Australian mainland, and is the second largest city in Australia. The city is located in the state of Victoria, and (according to Victorians) is the most culturally refined city in the country. Melbourne is famous for its love of sports and music, and is also renown for its multiculturalism. The city is a bustling metropolis that has a little bit of everything for everyone who visits.

Some of Melbourne's Attractions

Melbourne is in the process of gearing up for the 2004 Commonwealth Games, another tribute to the city’s love of sports. The main stadium, The Melbourne Cricket Ground, is the centre of most of the major events in Melbourne (and arguably Australia), and is currently being upgraded for the coming games. Other fantastic stadiums are found all over the city, and there is always an event of some description being held. From the AFL and rugby all winter, to horse racing’s Melbourne Cup and international cricket as the weather warms up. Other major sporting events are always coming to Melbourne, giving anyone a good excuse to book Melbourne car rental and visit the wonderful city.

The city of Melbourne is alive with fashion, arts and dining, and will give any visitor enough diverse cultural pleasures to last for days. Many famous clothing brands have their bases in Melbourne, making for some fantastic shopping opportunities. Food and wine are aplenty in the city, with arguably Australia’s best restaurants calling Melbourne home. These cultural pleasures are all celebrated in the various festivals that are held throughout the year. The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, the Melbourne International Arts Festival, and the more famous Melbourne International Comedy Festival, all provide entertainment for all different ages and tastes. It is well worth taking a look at the events calendar to work out the best time to travel to Melbourne.

Southbank
Southbank is another area of Melbourne that is highly recommended to the tourist and resident alike. Home to the more refined cultural pursuits – the National Gallery of Victoria, the Australian Ballet, and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, to name a few – there is always a show to watch after a scrumptious dining experience. If the arts are not your thing, a simple stroll down the riverside promenade will relax any participant, with the view to the city quite spectacular.

Outside Melbourne

Victoria is a small state, so all of the attractions that it offers will be able to be seen with minimum travel from the centre of Melbourne. The Yarra valley is well known for its fine vineyards, and natural scenery. The region is worth a visit just to drive around and go nowhere in particular. The beauty of the country can be enjoyed from the comfort of your rental car.

Melbourne is surrounded by natural beauty. The Dandenong Ranges contain some of the most beautiful National Parks in the state, and offers a fantastic chance to see some beautiful forests by rental car. Melbourne has the Mornington Peninsula located to the south and the area provides some beautiful bushwalking, parks and beaches. One of the most famous driving holidays lies to the west of Melbourne, and probably requires at least a couple of days. The Great Ocean Road is arguably Australia’s number one attraction for those looking to see the country by car. The road follows the coast from Victoria into Western Australia, and the length of it will require a couple of days non-stop driving. The Victorian coast can be seen easily on a day trip, and your rental car will love the open roads.