Moving from Sydney to Melbourne? The Hume Highway run is one of the most popular interstate moves in Australia, and a one-way truck or van hire lets you do it on your own schedule without paying to drive an empty vehicle back. Here is how one-way hire works on this route with Bigg Boxx Rentals.
How it works. Book online: choose your truck or van, pick your Sydney pickup date and get a fixed, GST-inclusive price on the spot — no quote-by-callback. Pick up from our Castle Hill, NSW depot, or ask about doorstep delivery. Drive to Melbourne and return the vehicle at our Epping, VIC depot. No driving back.
What's included. Every Sydney to Melbourne package is one flat, GST-inclusive price with 3 hire days and 1,000 km included, plus damage protection with a $6,500 excess. The drive is roughly 870 km, so the included kilometres cover the trip for most moves. If you need more time or distance, add extra days and kilometres during booking and the price updates instantly.
Truck or van? Trucks and vans are both available on this route. A van suits smaller moves; a moving truck suits a household of furniture. If you are unsure, our guide on what size truck or van you need walks through it.
Licence and passengers. Every one-way truck and van in the Bigg Boxx fleet drives on a standard Australian car licence. Our moving trucks seat up to three people, so the household can travel together with the load.
Bond and excess. A refundable security bond applies, explained clearly before you pay. Damage protection with a $6,500 excess is included, and excess reduction is available at checkout.
Planning the drive. Most people split the Sydney to Melbourne drive over two days with an overnight stop. Load the night before, keep the heaviest items low and at the front, and plan fuel and rest stops — the 3 included hire days give you room to drive safely without rushing.
Get your instant Sydney to Melbourne price at biggboxx.com.au/one-way/sydney-to-melbourne, or call 03 8560 7038. Bigg Boxx Rentals is proudly Australian owned and operated.
Frequently asked questions
How many days and kilometres are included from Sydney to Melbourne?
The Sydney to Melbourne package includes 3 hire days and 1,000 km, plus damage protection with a $6,500 excess, in one flat GST-inclusive price.
Where do I pick up and drop off?
Pick up from our Castle Hill, NSW depot (or ask about doorstep delivery) and return the vehicle at our Epping, VIC depot. No driving back.
Do I need a truck licence?
No. Every one-way truck and van in our fleet drives on a standard Australian car licence.
Need a truck or van for your own move?
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