manateemike

Although i have yet to use them this site http://www.vroomvroomvroom.com.au/locations/melbourne/ seemed to offer slightly cheaper hire deals than going direct to the named companies website. I only looked at a few offers. Seems to offer no fee cancellation as well so if you find a better deal you can change your mind. Also when i booked in USA (very different i know) i managed to find some very attractive Hertz codes for some serious discounts. Invest lots of time (if you have it) trawling some discount code sites for good savings.

My uncle lives within a few streets of Gilbert Road junction with Regent Street (just Google Regent Street and go West to its end). Its at the top of tram 11 & 112 which take you into Melbourne through Fitzroy North. I loved living around here. I guess its Preston (although his post code says Reservoir). Both his children went to St Raphael's Primary. Beautiful little school. Afraid i have no first hand knowledge of the areas you listed.