Tullamarine is the gateway to your Melbourne adventure: located just 25-minutes to the CBD and even closer to the airport, it’s the perfect place to get yourself the ideal rental car for a city break or perhaps a Victorian road trip.
Tullamarine is home to one of the main airports in Victoria. As such, people come here from all over Australia and the world, with over 37 million visitors journeying through this suburb each year.
Whatever type of holiday you have planned for when you arrive at Tullamarine, make sure that you have a car to help you around while you’re here.
From Tullamarine to Melbourne
Many people who come to Tullamarine use it as a gateway suburb to venture off to Melbourne city. Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria, which means it’s an exciting place to visit all year round.
In fact, Melbourne is known as Australia’s Capital of Culture, and it’s clear to see why. Home to some world-famous events, like Melbourne's Music Week, the International Film, Comedy, Jazz, Fringe and Writer’s festivals, the Australian F1 Grand Prix, Australian Open Tennis, Fashion Week, AFL Grand Final, and the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Melbourne always has an event that's worth attending.
However, if you would rather visit the city when an event isn’t on, there’s still plenty to do. For art and culture lovers, perhaps head to Hosier Lane, where the artwork is ever changing. It’s close to AC/DC Lane, another fantastic place to witness some great street art. If the weather turns, head inside to the National Gallery of Melbourne or the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art: you’ll find incredible pieces here of local, national, and international artists.
Melbourne is also a great place for a bite to eat, with delicious options for every meal of the day. For breakfast, check out the world-famous Lune Croissantiere, or perhaps Seedling Cafe or Grain Store, which are both fantastic choices. For an evening meal, Chin Chin is always a firm favourite, as well as Kenzan and Coda.
Explore Victoria with Hertz
You probably won’t want to stay in the city for the entirety of your break. While Tullamarine is an excellent gateway for Melbourne City, it’s also the perfect start to any Victorian adventure too.
Some choose to head to Hertz Tullamarine Downtown to pick out the perfect rental car for their Great Ocean Road trip. A firm favourite amongst locals and tourists alike, this road trip is featured on many travel guides and itineraries due to the perfect views and iconic landmarks sprinkled throughout.
The start of the Great Ocean Road is about a 2.5-hour drive from Tullamarine Downtown. While driving along this road trip, you can expect to see expansive coast views, as well as landmarks like London Bridge, Loch Ard Gorge, and the 12 Apostles to just name a few. You’ll also travel through thick rainforest, where you can stop off to see thundering waterfalls. It’s certainly one of the most beautiful road trips in Australia, that’s for sure!
You can truly have the best of both worlds when you pick up a rental car from Hertz Tullamarine Downtown. The exciting Melbourne CBD is just a half-hour drive away, and some of the most famous road trips in Australia are close by too. However you choose to spend your time while you’re on holiday here, hire a car from Hertz Tullamarine Downtown to get yourself around.