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Melbourne Airport car hires in 2026

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EVERYTHINGFLEET

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

£29

Cheapest price per day

£11
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Popular car types in Melbourne Airport

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

Economy

Economy

£13+

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Compact

Compact

£11+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£14+

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SUV

SUV

£27+

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People carrier

People carrier

£25+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

£22+

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Mini

Mini

£13+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£45+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£12+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

£19+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£19+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£20+

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Best car hire deals found at Melbourne Airport

Kia Niro£12/day
Kia Niro
Found 09/04/26
Nissan Murano£20/day
Nissan Murano
Found 09/03/26
Opel Ampera£15/day
Opel Ampera
Found 09/02/26

Cheapflights insights for Melbourne Airport car hires

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

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

Book your car hire at Melbourne Airport 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £16/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 46% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company at Melbourne Airport?

Looking to hire a car at Melbourne Airport? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £13.68/day. Big Boy Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £15.74/day.

What is the best car hire company at Melbourne Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Melbourne Airport is Ace Rental Cars (rated 9.8/10 with 4 reviews). Alpha (rated 8.0/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
9.8
Alpha
Alpha
8.0
Apex
Apex
7.0
Firefly
Firefly
6.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Melbourne Airport?

At Melbourne Airport, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just £18. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £33 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Melbourne Airport, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just £18. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging £33 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£20

February

£23

March

£23

April

£26

May

£18

June

£19

July

£21

August

£19

September

£19

October

£22

November

£21

December

£33

What car do most people hire at Melbourne Airport?

SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Melbourne Airport. Mini cars (Kia Picanto or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Melbourne Airport?

86 Car Rental has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alpha has the second-highest number of locations at Melbourne Airport at 2.

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Top hire agencies in Melbourne Airport

Ace Rental Cars

9.8
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.3

Alpha

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Apex

7.0
Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.0

Firefly

6.0
Okay
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

ADVANCE CAR RENTAL

1 location
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AeroDrive

1 location
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Yesaway

2 locations
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86 Car Rental

3 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Melbourne Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £27/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £13/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 29.

  • Which car hire providers are at Melbourne Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Melbourne Airport. The following companies can be found near the Melbourne Airport car hire counter:Avis (10.0)National (10.0)Budget (10.0)EverythingFleet (10.0)Ace Rental Cars (9.8)Hertz (9.3)Aucar Rentals (9.3)East Coast Car Rentals (8.5)Sixt (8.1)Alpha (8.0)

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

    Hiring a car at Melbourne Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Bargain Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around £138/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Melbourne Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Melbourne Airport.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Melbourne Airport 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 at Melbourne Airport can cost you on average £592 a month or £20 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Airport

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

Electric

Electric

£30+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

£15+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£17+

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