Originally Posted by
The_Bouncer
Totally forget the idea of renting a car in Sydney. A car is purely and simply a liablity there. The public transport is excellent and saves all the hassle and massive expense of parking.
The parking situation in Melbourne is easier, but still grossly overpriced. A car is unnecessary for the city area, but I would recommend it for the Great Ocean Road, which is a spectacular trip.
If you do rent a car in the state of Victoria, be very careful to stay within the speed limits. Enforcement is ferocious. I got zapped by cameras twice in one day - both for less than 10km/h (6mph) over the limit. It cost me $380.
Just parked my car in Sydney for 3 nights for $45 a night for Valet. We were jumping with glee at a reasonable price.
Is a hire car going to let you see the spectacular view if you are concentrating on driving on the other side of the road you are not used to and keeping an eye on the road?