Melbourne is a city without a postcard, which is exactly why a local friend is worth more here than in Sydney.
What a day looks like#
| Plan | Why a local matters |
|---|---|
| Laneways and coffee | Which lane, which café, how to order |
| Footy at the G | The rules explained, the right bay to sit in |
| Fitzroy and Collingwood | Bars, vintage, live music |
| Brunswick | Sydney Road's Lebanese and Turkish food |
| The Great Ocean Road | Done as a day with someone who knows the stops |
How it works#
Browse Local Friends in Melbourne, message one, agree a plan, meet in public. Each sets an hourly rate; food and tickets are agreed first. Rent a friend in Australia explains the model and how much it costs explains the price. Also: Sydney.
For Melburnians: getting paid#
Sign up free on Roavi, add real photos and a short bio, set your rate and your free weekends. Roavi takes no commission. Paid friend jobs describes the work honestly.
Live in Melbourne? Get paid to show visitors your city.
Become a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
What do people do with a rented friend in Melbourne?
Laneway walks and coffee, an AFL match at the MCG with someone who can explain it, Fitzroy and Collingwood bars, Brunswick's Sydney Road food, Queen Victoria Market, St Kilda at sunset, or a Great Ocean Road day.How much does it cost to rent a friend in Melbourne?
Each Local Friend sets their rate, typically within the worldwide $15 to $50 an hour range (roughly AU$25 to AU$75). Coffee, food and tickets are agreed first.Is renting a friend a thing in Australia?
Yes, and growing: searches for it in Australia rank among the highest in the world. It is paid, platonic company for ordinary plans; Roavi removes anyone who treats it as anything else.How do I become a rent-a-friend in Melbourne?
Sign up on Roavi as a Local Friend, add real photos, write what you'd show someone, set your rate and free times. No commission. Footy season and summer are busiest.
This article was written with the help of AI and reviewed by the Roavi team.