Know Your Melbourne Airports
Melbourne is serviced by multiple airports—each with its own distance from the city center and transport considerations:
- Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine): The city’s main international and domestic hub, located approximately 22 km from Melbourne CBD. Expect a travel time of around 25–35 minutes, depending on traffic.
- Avalon Airport: Situated about 55 km southwest of Melbourne CBD, near Geelong. Transfers to or from Avalon generally take 45–60 minutes.
- Essendon Fields Airport: A smaller airport closer to the city, roughly 11 km from the CBD, ideal for private or chartered flights.
Wherever you’re flying from or landing, Car Australia ensures a smooth journey to your destination with door-to-door service, flight monitoring, and professional support.
Melbourne Airport Meeting Points
Domestic Terminal (1)
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Qantas
- Gates 1-12: The Chauffeur Meeting Point is located in front of Baggage Carousel 1, next to the Car Rental area.
- Gates 13-24: The Chauffeur Meeting Point is located in front of Baggage Carousel 4.
Domestic Terminal (3)
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Virgin Australia
- Chauffeur service meets passengers at the bottom of the Virgin escalators.
Domestic Terminal (4)
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Jetstar / Regional Flights
- Chauffeurs wait at the exit door after passengers collect their baggage.
International Terminal (2)
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After clearing customs, passengers will exit to Gate A or Gate B
- Gate A: Meet directly outside Gate A between the Optus Mobile Store and Hudson’s.
- Gate B: Meet by exiting the gate to the right and walking ahead, meet between Optus Mobile Store and Hudson’s.
Buses & Coaches
- All vehicles with 8 seats or more will wait in the holding bay near the airport until the flight lands. The chauffeur will call the main contact to confirm the pick-up bay at the airport.
- Coach Bay: Located in the Blue Zone, opposite Virgin and International arrivals.
For urgent assistance, please contact 1300 661 119.
Our Fleet

Standard
Our standard vehicle option is the most flexible. Typically a sedan, however offers the flexibility of being the next available vehicle; whether that be a sedan, station wagon, SUV, people mover or minibus.

SUVs
If you’re travelling in a small group up to four and have luggage, an SUV is the way to go.

People Movers
Our people movers are ideal for larger groups of four to six, including sizeable luggage space.

Minibus
Our minibuses are perfect for larger groups of up to 12, including sizable luggage space for every passenger. They’re comfortable, roomy, and enjoyable for trips long or short.
What You Can Expect from Car Australia
Skip the taxi queues and forget about rideshare delays. With Car Australia, your airport transfer is booked, confirmed, and handled by professionals, ensuring a smooth ride from start to finish.
Punctual & Reliable
We monitor your flight to ensure we’re there when you land, so you never have to wait.
Customised for You
Need a child seat? Traveling with extra luggage? We’ve got you covered.
Safety-First Approach
Travel with peace of mind in vehicles equipped with leading safety features.