Melbourne

Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from £13

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
4 Apr — 11 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Melbourne car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Melbourne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Price of gas per litre

£0.93

Average price per day

£35

Cheapest price per day

£13

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Melbourne?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Melbourne and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

January

£30

February

£34

March

£41

April

£43

May

£32

June

£34

July

£36

August

£34

September

£32

October

£34

November

£34

December

£45

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Melbourne

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Melbourne and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

At £13/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Melbourne in the past week. Out of 43 car hire agencies operating in Melbourne, there are, in total, 126 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

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Melbourne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Melbourne to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Small cars

£34 - £46

All Car Types

£40 - £55

To hire a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of £38/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£46/day). In fact, January is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a small car saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of £46/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~£38/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£65/day). In fact, January is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a medium car saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of £57/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Melbourne, Australia (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£81/day). In fact, November is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a large car is 18% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of £50/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~£74/day). In fact, January is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a SUV is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of £67/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a van in Melbourne, Australia (~£47/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£103/day). In fact, June is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a van is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of £38/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Melbourne, Australia (~£39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£71/day). In fact, November is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a pickup truck saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of £56/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Melbourne, Australia (~£44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£98/day). In fact, October is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a luxury car is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a convertible in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of £77/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Melbourne, Australia (~£91/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~£182/day). In fact, February is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a convertible is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Volkswagen Polo£13/day
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Volkswagen Polo
Skoda Kamiq£13/day
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A/C
Skoda Kamiq
Toyota Aygo£14/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Aygo

Top hire agencies in Melbourne

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Melbourne known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Melbourne. Reviews were last updated on 28 March 2024.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Melbourne, such as Dollar, Ace Rental Cars and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Dollar

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Ace Rental Cars

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.8

Budget

8.6
Very Good
5 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Hertz

8.6
Very Good
14 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

East Coast Car Rentals

7.6
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Thrifty

7.4
Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Europcar

7.2
Good
5 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Avis

7.1
Good
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Best Melbourne car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Melbourne. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Melbourne with an average daily rate of £25. Data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
The best prices on car hires in Melbourne we've found at this time. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Volkswagen Polo£13/day
2
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A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Skoda Kamiq£13/day
4
M
A/C
Skoda Kamiq
Toyota Aygo£14/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 March 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £35/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for £19/day from CarHood, booked on Jul. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Melbourne?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Melbourne from the following companies over the past two weeks: JUCY (£13/day), East Coast Car Rentals (£19/day), and Bargain Car Rentals (£20/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Melbourne?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Dollar (10.0 rating), Ace Rental Cars (9.6 rating) and Sixt (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Melbourne.

  • What are petrol prices like in Melbourne?

    The average price of petrol in Melbourne is £0.93/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £42 and £60 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Bargain Car Rentals you can hire a car in Melbourne from about £181 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Melbourne for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Melbourne it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 28%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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 73% on a month-long rental by booking with CarHood. CarHood is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Melbourne can cost you on average £774 a month or £26 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?

    £41 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Melbourne. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in April, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £46 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

    Nissan X-Trail, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Melbourne according to Cheapflights users.

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Small car hires in Melbourne

Find small car hire deals in Melbourne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Melbourne cost an average of £25 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Hyundai i10£14/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£14/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Aygo£14/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

Luxury car hires in Melbourne

Find luxury car hire deals in Melbourne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Melbourne cost an average of £37 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Check out some of the best deals we've found on luxury car hires in the Melbourne area. Before completing your reservation, make sure the deal you've selected matches your car hire needs and budget.
Audi A6£37/day
5
4
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Audi A6

People carrier hires in Melbourne

Find people carrier hire deals in Melbourne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Melbourne cost an average of £39 per day. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
If you're in need of a larger vehicle, check out some of the deals we've found on people carrier hires in Melbourne. If you're not finding the people carrier hire that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£36/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£36/day
5
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A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Citroen Berlingo£36/day
5
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A/C
Citroen Berlingo

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 28 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£21+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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