The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Melbourne are: Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan Patrol, Toyota Landcruiser, Suzuki Jimny, Nissan Pathfinder 4WD and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Australia ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Australia are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
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Common questions on rental process
Driving under the influence is also a serious violation with a very large fine. The permissible level of alcohol in the blood is from 0.2 to 0.5 ppm. The content depends on the driving experience and the type of the driving license.
If one exceeds the abovementioned limit by at least 0.15 ppm, the offender will be fined $3,300 for the violation. Some additional punishments may be imposed in this case. They include the suspension of the driving license for up to 12 months as well as the imprisonment for up to 18 months.
Australian drivers are very disciplined and law-abiding. Despite a huge number of cars there is always order on local roads. Foreign visitors also need to behave politely and be attentive to other vehicles and, of course, to pedestrians.
