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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Airport from R432

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Melbourne Airport with a pick-up date of 1/4 and drop-off date of 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Melbourne Airport car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Melbourne Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 February 2026.

Most popular company

EASTCOASTCARRENTALS

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R563

Cheapest price per day

R432
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Popular car types in Melbourne Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Melbourne Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 26 February 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Melbourne Airport this past week from 130 hire locations out of 56 hire agencies. Prices for a Melbourne Airport small car hire start from R432/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Compact

Compact

R632+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R545+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 727+

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SUV

SUV

R1 146+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 458+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 198+

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Mini

Mini

R432+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R1 773+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R608+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R797+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 247+

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Best car hire deals found at Melbourne Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Melbourne Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Melbourne Airport with an average daily rate of R988. Data was last updated on 26 February 2026.
Toyota RushR797/day
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A/C
Toyota Rush
Found 02/26/26
Ford EcoSportR608/day
4
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Ford EcoSport
Found 02/26/26
Volkswagen T-CrossR1 146/day
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A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Found 02/26/26

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?

To get the best deal on car hire at Melbourne Airport, book about 58 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R350, which is about 1 068% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company at Melbourne Airport?

Looking to hire a car at Melbourne Airport? East Coast Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R332,16/day. Europcar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R602,34/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). Apex (rated 7.0/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

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

Planning to hire a car at Melbourne Airport? May is the cheapest month, costing about R381 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R715. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R429

February

R493

March

R493

April

R556

May

R381

June

R413

July

R461

August

R413

September

R413

October

R477

November

R461

December

R715

What car do most people hire at Melbourne Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Melbourne Airport are the following: Economy cars (MG 3 or similar), Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

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

At Melbourne Airport, Alpha, Firefly, FlexWays, and Red Spot have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Melbourne Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Melbourne Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Melbourne Airport. Reviews were last updated on 26 February 2026.

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

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

Alpha

6,0
Okay
2 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

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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Atlas Car & Truck Rental

1 location
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Yesaway

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 February 2026.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R550/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R539/day from East Coast Car Rentals, booked on Feb. 21.

  • 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)Aucar Rentals (9,3)Hertz (9,2)East Coast Car Rentals (8,5)Sixt (8,1)Economy Rent a Car (8,0)

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

    East Coast Car Rentals is one of the top picks at Melbourne Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about R2 364 per week on average.

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne Airport. Deals were last updated on 26 February 2026.
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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 (R48+).

Electric

Electric

R51+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R52+

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