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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 R361, which is about 1 109% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Ace Rental Cars (rated 9.8/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
9.8
Apex
Apex
7.0
Yesaway
Yesaway
2.0

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 R394 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R738. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R443

February

R509

March

R509

April

R574

May

R394

June

R427

July

R476

August

R427

September

R427

October

R492

November

R476

December

R738

What car do most people hire at Melbourne Airport?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Melbourne Airport are the following: SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar), Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar), and Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival 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 21 January 2026.

Firefly

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

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

Yesaway

2,0
Poor
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

6,0

Advance Car Rental

1 location
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Alpha

2 locations
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AeroDrive

1 location
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Atlas Car & Truck Rental

1 location
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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 21 January 2026.

  • 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)Firefly (10,0)Ace Rental Cars (9,8)Aucar Rentals (9,3)Hertz (9,2)East Coast Car Rentals (8,5)Sixt (8,1)

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

    Simba Car Hire is one of the top picks at Melbourne Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about R3 468 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.

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