Commercial vehicle hire made easy in Blackburn
Truck hire Blackburn
Need truck hire with flexible booking and cancellation policies? How about exceptional customer service, ready to meet your every request? What about simply knowing that, whatever type of commercial vehicle you need, you can get it?
All that and more is on hand at SIXT truck hire Blackburn. We pride ourselves on making sure that each and every customer walks away satisfied with their truck rental – from the moment you book (be it online or over the phone) to the moment you drop off the keys.
Trucks and other commercial vehicle types available for hire in Blackburn
When you choose a truck rental, you shouldn’t have to compromise. It’s important to be able to find the right commercial vehicle for your situation – whether that’s van hire or ute hire to support your business, or a moving truck hire to take care of a three-bedroom house.
Whatever your needs, our truck fleet has your covered. Plus, we have buses, from 12-seaters to 25-seaters, and 4WDs available, too.
Top tips for hiring a truck in Blackburn
First things first: you need to know where we are. You’ll find us at 151 Whitehorse Road, Blackburn, just down from the corner with Blackburn Road. We’re only 700 metres from Blackburn Station, so we’re easy to reach by public transport.
Being east of the Melbourne CBD, Blackburn is a great base for visiting the city, as well as exploring the nearby Dandenong Ranges and taking fantastic day trips.
Good to know when renting in Blackburn
What are the opening hours at SIXT truck hire Blackburn?
We’re open from 8:00am till 4:30pm Monday to Friday, from 8:00am till midday on Saturday, and from 8:00am till 11:00am on Sunday.
How much does it cost to hire a truck in Blackburn?
We pride ourselves on our affordable truck hire pricing. Cost will vary depending on the date and pick-up and drop off locations. To see prices on available truck rentals, enter your details into our easy-to-use booking module.
How old do I need to be to hire a truck in Blackburn?
You need to be aged at least 21 years old at the commencement of the rental. Any renters aged 21 to 24 inclusive (whether the main or additional driver) incur an age surcharge per day, and can access our standard range of vehicles. Ultimate Protection (UP) is not available to drivers in this age group.
SIXT operates a national network in order to allow flexible travelling, however the rates for one-way rentals can vary between locations, as there is often a one-way fee.
Simply select the location and vehicle you wish to book at sixt.com.au to see if one-way rentals are available between your preferred locations, or call our contact centre on 13 SIXT (+61 2 8337 2700) to check for participating locations for your preferred route and request a quote.
SIXT recognises all current non-provisional and non-probationary Australian driver licences and current overseas licences.
Accepted driver licences must be in English with photo and produced at the commencement of the rental, and must not be expired. Should the valid driver's licence be in another language or have no photo SIXT will accept a certified translation in English or an International driver's permit.
Should the licence not have a photo, an International Driving Permit must accompany it.
- Any vehicle that holds more than 12 people requires an LR licence
- Any vehicle larger than a 3 tonne truck requires an MR licence
- Any vehicle that holds more than 21 people requires an MR licence
- Any vehicle that is a 8 tonne truck or larger requires a HR licence
At SIXT you can either pay online or when you pick up your van.
It is possible to rent a van one way between branches for pickups in Blackburn. A fee may apply.
You need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, depending on the car category. You might also need an International Driving Permit or official translation of the license.
Yes, it is possible to rent a van for a longer period of time. Enter your dates and pick-up/drop-off locations and we’ll find you affordable long-term truck van deals.
A damage waiver is included with your booking. You can add other protection products to reduce your excess.
You can add additional drivers to your booking as an optional extra.
What are the benefits of renting a truck in Blackburn?
SIXT truck hire Blackburn is located in an easy-to-access spot – near the corner of Whitehouse and Blackburn Roads. From there, it’s a smooth, half-hour drive west to Melbourne CBD and just 40 minutes’ drive east to the Dandenongs.
Choosing SIXT is a no-brainer. As far as truck hire goes, we’re hard to compete with. When you rent a commercial vehicle with us, you enjoy a huge amount of choice, great customer service, enviable pick up and drop off processes and plenty of optional extras – from GPS units to great protection products.
In addition, discounts apply for auto-club members, including NRMA members.