Wt_know Supersonic November 5 Share November 5 (edited) On 11/5/2024 at 9:19 AM, Tohto said: Renting a car in Australia is relatively cheap. Pamper yourself with a car you will never own or drive here. That's why on my coming trip to Melbourne I picked a BMW X3, I hope they give me this car. yeah ... when i go OZ or EU always get different car to drive ... come back spore ... drive Vezel or CHR is my dream car liao ... Edited November 5 by Wt_know ↡ Advertisement 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear November 5 Share November 5 (edited) On 11/5/2024 at 9:19 AM, Tohto said: Renting a car in Australia is relatively cheap. Pamper yourself with a car you will never own or drive here. That's why on my coming trip to Melbourne I picked a BMW X3, I hope they give me this car. I think if you rent a few days like 5-7 days still ok... but you know me lar... like to go for long trip... so renting a premium car will really be chor... need to rationalize the budget... Edited November 5 by teomingern Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic November 5 Share November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 10:33 AM, teomingern said: I think if you rent a few days like 5-7 days still ok... but you know me lar... like to go for long trip... so renting a premium car will really be chor... need to rationalize the budget... Don't collect car in Aussie airport. Collect at city or nearest collecting center. As I share earlier, the X3 rental fee is more than double in Melbourne airport compared to a Uber ride of about 5 to 6km away. Paying the uber to collect the car is more worth. Only will just take addition 1hr. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic November 5 Share November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 10:40 AM, Tohto said: Don't collect car in Aussie airport. Collect at city or nearest collecting center. As I share earlier, the X3 rental fee is more than double in Melbourne airport compared to a Uber ride of about 5 to 6km away. Paying the uber to collect the car is more worth. Only will just take addition 1hr. can you return to the airport? no right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear November 5 Share November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 11:34 AM, Lala81 said: can you return to the airport? no right. I think not a problem... just indicate when you pick up the car... they can arrange for different pickup and drop off locations... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear November 5 Share November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 10:40 AM, Tohto said: Don't collect car in Aussie airport. Collect at city or nearest collecting center. As I share earlier, the X3 rental fee is more than double in Melbourne airport compared to a Uber ride of about 5 to 6km away. Paying the uber to collect the car is more worth. Only will just take addition 1hr. Oh... whole family take taxi to town to collect car is it? Sounds like a plan... if can save a few hundred dollars from the rental then worth the hassle lar... problem is I don't use Grab at all in Singapore... I think I've ever only used it once in Singapore for an extra early trip to Changi Airport... other time I always use Comfort Cabs using their dedicated app or take from Changi Airport taxi stand... Does the same Grab app we use in Singapore apply anywhere else we go in the world? Or are you referring to a normal taxi at the Melbourne Airport? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear November 5 Share November 5 On 11/4/2024 at 7:19 PM, Heartlander said: Kia Carnival. Turned out very new only few months old. Diesel. Very powerful with 5 pax and many luggages. From Bargain through economy bookings.com. Thanks for the field report... this is a bonafide rental aggregator... so must file this away for next trip... so Bargain also good enough for car rentals... I think it's significantly cheaper than the brand name car rental companies like Hertz or Avis... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic November 5 Share November 5 (edited) On 11/5/2024 at 11:34 AM, Lala81 said: can you return to the airport? no right. No. My trip planning is collect car and travel out of Melbourne for next 6 days. Then return back the car at same location and spend remaining 3 nights in city. My AirBnB is walking distance to the main train station there and Victoria Queens market. Edited November 5 by Tohto 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic November 5 Share November 5 (edited) On 11/5/2024 at 12:08 PM, teomingern said: Thanks for the field report... this is a bonafide rental aggregator... so must file this away for next trip... so Bargain also good enough for car rentals... I think it's significantly cheaper than the brand name car rental companies like Hertz or Avis... For your reference. 1st image my actual rental for 6 days price in AUD. 2nd image I just did a fast search on the Sixt App with same insurance coverage collect in Melbourne airport for exactly same car. You can just download a Uber app or DiDi. My daughter check the estimate Uber ride, estimate about AUD70 to AUD80 for a 25 to 30mins ride from airport. But I will save a lot on car rental. Grab is only use in Asean country. Edited November 5 by Tohto 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic November 5 Share November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 1:09 PM, Tohto said: No. My trip planning is collect car and travel out of Melbourne for next 6 days. Then return back the car at same location and spend remaining 3 nights in city. My AirBnB is walking distance to the main train station there and Victoria Queens market. South Melbourne market should be nicer than Victoria Queens. The free CBD tram is slow. I usually just walk directly. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear November 5 Share November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 1:18 PM, Tohto said: For your reference. 1st image my actual rental for 6 days price in AUD. 2nd image I just did a fast search on the Sixt App with same insurance coverage collect in Melbourne airport for exactly same car. You can just download a Uber app or DiDi. My daughter check the estimate Uber ride, estimate about AUD70 to AUD80 for a 25 to 30mins ride from airport. But I will save a lot on car rental. Grab is only use in Asean country. Wow! That's half price... definitely worth taking the taxi then... ha ha... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannnn 4th Gear November 5 Share November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 1:18 PM, Tohto said: For your reference. 1st image my actual rental for 6 days price in AUD. 2nd image I just did a fast search on the Sixt App with same insurance coverage collect in Melbourne airport for exactly same car. You can just download a Uber app or DiDi. My daughter check the estimate Uber ride, estimate about AUD70 to AUD80 for a 25 to 30mins ride from airport. But I will save a lot on car rental. Grab is only use in Asean country. Is it under the same rental company? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic November 5 Share November 5 On 11/5/2024 at 6:14 PM, Dannnn said: Is it under the same rental company? Yes. Same car model and insurance plan. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear November 6 Share November 6 On 11/5/2024 at 1:30 PM, Lala81 said: South Melbourne market should be nicer than Victoria Queens. The free CBD tram is slow. I usually just walk directly. Only been to Queen Victoria... never been to South Melbourne Market... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanoyip Turbocharged November 6 Share November 6 On 11/5/2024 at 4:30 PM, Lala81 said: South Melbourne market should be nicer than Victoria Queens. The free CBD tram is slow. I usually just walk directly. Yea the quality of food there is better. Queen vic surroundings also not too bad. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic November 6 Share November 6 On 11/6/2024 at 9:17 AM, teomingern said: Only been to Queen Victoria... never been to South Melbourne Market... smaller but better. more food choices. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tohto Hypersonic November 6 Share November 6 On 11/6/2024 at 9:42 AM, Beanoyip said: Yea the quality of food there is better. Queen vic surroundings also not too bad. Any good food to recommend? Ang moh, vietnam or chinese all welcome. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
teomingern 6th Gear November 6 Share November 6 On 11/5/2024 at 1:30 PM, Lala81 said: South Melbourne market should be nicer than Victoria Queens. The free CBD tram is slow. I usually just walk directly. Walking is possible in that kind of nice cool weather... I really prefer to walk cos can see more things... not in Singapore though... ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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