Melbourne

Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from £11

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Melbourne car hires in 2026

Most popular company

EVERYTHINGFLEET

Price of gas per litre

£1.16

Average price per day

£27

Cheapest price per day

£11

Popular car types in Melbourne

At £11/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Melbourne in the past week. Out of 61 car hire agencies operating in Melbourne, there are, in total, 143 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car hire deals found in Melbourne

Seat Leon£11/day
Seat Leon
Nissan Versa Note£12/day
Nissan Versa Note
Mazda MX-30£12/day
Mazda MX-30

Cheapflights insights for Melbourne car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Melbourne, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Melbourne?

To get the best deal on car hire in Melbourne, book about 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £29, which is about 30% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, the most affordable car hire company right now is Bargain Car Rentals, offering prices from just £15.05/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Simba Car Hire, with rates starting at £15.81/day.

What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Melbourne is National (rated 9.0/10). East Coast Car Rentals (rated 6.5/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Melbourne?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Melbourne is May, when you can expect to pay £27/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Melbourne is December (£44/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

£30

February

£36

March

£35

April

£33

May

£27

June

£28

July

£28

August

£27

September

£28

October

£31

November

£29

December

£44

What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

SUV cars (Class Economy SUV, for example) are the most popular in Melbourne. Compact (Toyota Corolla) and Passenger van (Kia Carnival) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Melbourne.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Melbourne at 3.

Top hire agencies in Melbourne

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

East Coast Car Rentals

6.5
Okay
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Avis

5.6
Fair
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.6

JUCY

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.3

CarHood

1 location

Evolve Rentals

1 location

ADVANCE CAR RENTAL

2 locations

CalAuto

1 location

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £27/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for £14/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Sep. 19.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from EverythingFleet?

    From EverythingFleet you can hire a car in Melbourne from about £141 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Melbourne?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Melbourne however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 56% on a month-long rental by booking with Bargain Car Rentals. Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Melbourne can cost you on average £605 a month or £20 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?

    £43 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Melbourne. To save money, consider booking a Compact car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £46 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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