Executive and corporate travel in Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and Australia's second-largest city, with banks, superannuation funds, mining and resources companies, universities and a large events industry. Banks and law firms line Collins Street, Docklands hosts corporate headquarters and the stadium, and Southbank has offices, hotels and the arts precinct. Executive assistants and travel managers often book an executive car service by the hour, so a multi-stop itinerary from Collins Street to Docklands and a client lunch in South Yarra runs with one chauffeur. Corporate car service is in heavy demand during Melbourne's major sporting events.
Arriving at Melbourne Airport
Melbourne Airport (MEL) at Tullamarine lies north-west of the city, with international Terminal 2 and domestic terminals alongside. Avalon Airport, south-west of the city, serves some flights. Each airport transfer is flight-tracked, and the chauffeur meets you at the agreed point after customs. The Tullamarine Freeway and CityLink toll road link the airport with the CBD; tolls are included in your quote where applicable.
- Melbourne Airport (MEL): Tullamarine
- Avalon (AVV)
Business districts and venues
The CBD's Collins Street and Bourke Street hold banks and corporate offices, Docklands has headquarters and Marvel Stadium, Southbank has the arts precinct, and South Wharf has the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). Melbourne Park hosts the Australian Open, the MCG hosts cricket and football, Albert Park hosts the Grand Prix, and Flemington hosts the Melbourne Cup.
- Collins Street
- Docklands
- Southbank
- MCEC
- Melbourne Park
- Flemington
Major events and group transportation
The Australian Open in January, the Grand Prix in March and the Melbourne Cup in November bring very high demand and road closures. The desk can quote event transportation with drop-offs at permitted points and group transportation in Sprinter-class vans for hospitality guests. Book early for these weeks.
Conferences and roadshows
The MCEC hosts large conferences, and investor roadshows to banks, super funds and resources companies run with a lead car for the principal and support vehicles on one schedule.
Visitor notes: hook turns, trams and weather
Melbourne's CBD has trams and hook turns at some intersections, and parking is limited, so pickups are arranged at agreed points. The weather is changeable, often in a single day. Australia drives on the left.
The Yarra Valley, Mornington and the Great Ocean Road
Yarra Valley wineries, the Mornington Peninsula and the Great Ocean Road are popular for client hospitality and team days, booked as hourly days so nobody needs to drive after tastings.
Hotels and evenings
Executives often stay in the CBD, Southbank or near the MCEC. A private car service collects guests at the hotel entrance and can be booked for dinners in the laneways, South Yarra or Fitzroy.
University and hospital visits
Universities in Parkville and Clayton and hospitals in the Parkville precinct host research meetings, and the chauffeur needs the building and entrance name.
Vehicle choice in Melbourne
A sedan suits one or two passengers, an SUV handles luggage and country trips, and a Sprinter-class van keeps a hospitality group together.
Phillip Island and the penguins
The evening penguin parade on Phillip Island is a long day trip, timed to sunset, with the chauffeur waiting for the return.
Families and relocation
Families relocating to Melbourne often view homes and schools in the eastern and bayside suburbs; child seats can be requested.
Early flights
For early departures from Tullamarine, the desk sets the pickup with traffic and check-in deadlines in mind.
St Kilda Road and the south-east
St Kilda Road, just south of the CBD, holds many corporate offices and consulates, and meetings in Richmond, South Yarra and the south-eastern suburbs are common. The chauffeur waits nearby, and the desk plans routes around tram stops and clearway times on the main roads, which change during peak hours.
Planning your Melbourne quote
Share the flight, the pickup point, each stop in order, the date and hours, and the number of passengers and bags. You get a USD quote for the vehicle class, locked when you book, plus chauffeur and vehicle details before travel.
