A family of three plans to travel to Australia. Do I need to rent a car if I have a driver's license? If I don't rent a car, are there any tour companies that recommend one-day tours ?

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If more than 3 people are traveling independently, it is highly recommended to rent a car. The cost of renting a car in Melbourne is not high, and the parking fees are also not high. It is still a very good experience to drive around the city.

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