Two of the most iconic cities that sit along the Australian southern coastline are Adelaide and Melbourne. And in between those cities is an incredible drive that will provide you with an amazing shoreline and a memorable Australian landscape.
There is only one way to experience this trip and that is to take a drive along the coastal road. Thankfully, Car Rental Buddy can help you find and compare car hire options that will allow you to pick-up the vehicle in Adelaide and drop-off the vehicle in Melbourne, without having the expensive price-tag.
There are currently two car rental companies that offer one way car hire between Adelaide and Melbourne. These are:
The quickest route is 727 km and will take you at least 8 hours and 3 minutes of driving time via the National Highway A8 and the Western Highway. An alternate route that passes through Mt Gambier can also be taken. This route is 859 km and will require 9h and 29 minutes driving time.
You can use the map below to plan your travel route.
There are a few interesting things to that you can visit on the way. However, it does depend on the driving route that you decide to take. Many locals that do this drive suggest doing the journey over 2-3 days to have the best experience.
We've provided a table below that will help you compare the value between each transportation mode.
Transportation Mode |
Time Duration |
Estimated Price |
---|---|---|
Car Hire (1 Day) |
8h 3 mins |
$147+ |
Flight |
1h 20 mins |
$127+ |
Train |
10h 35 mins |
$149 |
Bus |
11h 50 mins |
$65 |
If you are travelling with two or more people, it will be more cost effective for you to hire a car one way from Adelaide to Melbourne. You will also have the flexibility of time to sightsee and visit landmarks along your route.
There's plenty to see and do along the route from Adelaide to Melbourne. We recommend stopping at the following locations along the way.
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Then compare car hire deals that provide unlimited kilometres. You can click the links below to hire a car from the following locations.