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Returning your hire car at Melbourne Airport<\/a> is quick and straightforward when you know where to go. Follow our step-by-step directions below to find the SIXT return area, whether you\u2019re dropping off your vehicle during business hours or after-hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Directions for vehicle return at Melbourne Airport <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Follow these clear, step-by-step directions to return your vehicle smoothly:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. From the Tullamarine Freeway (M2)<\/strong>, follow the prominent signs for Melbourne Airport<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Take Exit 19B<\/strong> signed for Terminal 1, 2 & 3 Parking.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Continue straight along Terminal Dr, following the clear Car Rental Returns signs.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. At the traffic lights, turn right<\/strong> onto Centre Road.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Turn left<\/strong> into the Car Rental Entry<\/strong> (on the Ground Floor of the T1, T2, T3 Terminal Car Park).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Drive through the boom gate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Follow the on-site signs directly to the SIXT Rental Area<\/strong> and park in the designated SIXT return bays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dropping off during business hours:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    A concierge will be available to collect your key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dropping off after business hours: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Please park your vehicle in the clearly marked SIXT Return Section. Then, place your key in the drop box, located next to the SIXT booth in the car park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Melbourne Airport Map<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Our car park is conveniently located directly across from Terminals 1 and 2, and just a short walk to Terminal 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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