Compare One Way Car Hire From Adelaide to Melbourne

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.

Which Car Rental Providers Offer One Way Car Hire From Adelaide to Melbourne?

There are currently two car rental companies that offer one way car hire between Adelaide and Melbourne. These are:

• Avis
• Europcar

How Far is it From Adelaide to Melbourne?

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.

Why Should You Consider a One Way Car Hire From Adelaide to Melbourne?

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.

How Does it Compare With Other Forms of Transportation?

We've provided a table below that will help you compare the value between each transportation mode.

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.

What Can I See Along the 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.

• Great Ocean Road
• The Grampians (Grampians National Park)
• The Apostles
• Loch Ard Gorge
• The Blue Lake
• Apollo Bay
• Lorne
• Torquay
• Kangaroo Island
• Coonawarra

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Thinking About Doing a Round Trip to Melbourne From Adelaide?

Then compare car hire deals that provide unlimited kilometres. You can click the links below to hire a car from the following locations.

Car Hire in Adelaide (City & Suburbs)

Car Hire at Adelaide Airport.