Melbourne

Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from C$ 24

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
28 Sep — 5 Oct
Same drop-off
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Thu 28/9
Noon
Thu 5/10
Noon

Melbourne car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.62

Average price per day

C$ 37

Cheapest price per day

C$ 24

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

January

C$ 69

February

C$ 72

March

C$ 77

April

C$ 77

May

C$ 57

June

C$ 59

July

C$ 63

August

C$ 57

September

C$ 61

October

C$ 71

November

C$ 77

December

C$ 94

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is May. 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

In Melbourne, there are 120 active rental locations from 39 car rental companies. Small is the cheapest car type to rent in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from C$ 24/day. View deals for 5 car types available to rent in this destination:

Compare available car types for rental in Melbourne

Small Cars

C$ 48 - C$ 84

All Car Types

C$ 67 - C$ 111

To rent a Small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 61/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 84/day). In fact, August is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a Small car saves you 32% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 71/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 56/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 88/day). In fact, August is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a Medium car saves you 22% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 97/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~C$ 129/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a Large car is 8% 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 Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 79/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 64/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 97/day). In fact, August is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a SUV car saves you 14% 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 SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 115/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 161/day). In fact, February is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a Van car is 21% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 69/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 81/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 137/day). In fact, August is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a Pickup Truck car saves you 25% 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 rent a Luxury car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 110/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 224/day). In fact, October is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a Luxury car is 19% 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.

Toyota YarisC$ 24/day
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Nissan SentraC$ 25/day
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Top rental agencies in Melbourne

Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Melbourne, including Alpha, Ace Rental Cars and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Alpha

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Ace Rental Cars

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

Hertz

8.8
Very good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Thrifty

8.0
Very good
7 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

East Coast Car Rentals

7.6
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Europcar

7.0
Good
5 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Firefly

6.6
Okay
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.6
Okay
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.5

Best Melbourne car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Melbourne recently found.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Melbourne. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.

Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Melbourne?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 49/day when booking a rental car in Melbourne. The best deal a user found was for C$ 33/day from Atlas Car & Truck Rental, booked on Jul. 28.

What car rental 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: East Coast Car Rentals (C$ 24/day), JUCY (C$ 25/day), and Bargain Car Rentals (C$ 31/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alpha (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and Ace Rental Cars (9.6 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Melbourne.

What are gas prices like in Melbourne?

The average gas price in Melbourne is C$ 1.62/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 73 and C$ 105 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

Bargain Car Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Melbourne. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 261 per week.

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

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 28% on your car rental. For a below average price in Melbourne, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Melbourne?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Melbourne for a month is certainly possible.

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

Our recent data shows that Atlas Car & Truck Rental can potentially be 61% below the average car rental price in Melbourne. Check prices and availability for Atlas Car & Truck Rental and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Melbourne is on average C$ 1,119 a month or C$ 37 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Melbourne car rental.

How much is a car rental in Melbourne for a weekend?

For a weekend car rental in Melbourne, you can expect the average price to be around C$ 74. Usually a Economy rental in Melbourne is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Economy for October, it will cost approximately C$ 66 per day.

What car do most people rent in Melbourne?

The most popular car to rent while in Melbourne is the Class Mini Car, which is a Mini vehicle.

Car type options available for Melbourne

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