Melbourne Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Airport

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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 R373, which is about 1 149% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 7.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R407 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R763. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R458

February

R526

March

R526

April

R594

May

R407

June

R441

July

R492

August

R441

September

R441

October

R509

November

R492

December

R763

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.

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 24 March 2026.

Ace Rental Cars

9,8
Wonderful
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,8

Comfort

9,8

Overall

9,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,5

Value

9,3

Alpha

7,3
Good
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

6,6

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,3

Apex

7,0
Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,5

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,0

Firefly

6,0
Okay
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,0

ADVANCE CAR RENTAL

1 location

AeroDrive

1 location

Atlas Car & Truck Rental

1 location

Yesaway

2 locations

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 24 March 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Melbourne Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R581/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R563/day from Big Boy Car Rentals, booked on Mar. 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 Big Boy Car Rentals?

    Big Boy Car Rentals is one of the top picks at Melbourne Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about R4 064 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.

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

    You can potentially save up to 3% on a month-long rental by booking with Big Boy Car Rentals. Big Boy Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Melbourne Airport can cost you on average R17 418 a month or R581 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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