Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Airport from R352
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 17/10 and drop-off date of 21/12. 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.
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 12 October 2026.
SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire at Melbourne Airport this past week from 143 hire locations out of 61 hire agencies. Prices for a Melbourne Airport SUV hire start from R352/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Compact
R357+
Intermediate
R389+
SUV
R850+
Full-size SUV
R971+
Mini
R368+
Compact SUV
R352+
Intermediate SUV
R643+
Standard SUV
R839+
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 R663. Data was last updated on 12 October 2026.
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 R363, which is about 1 115% 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 8.0/10 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 R397 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R743. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R446
February
R512
March
R512
April
R578
May
R397
June
R430
July
R479
August
R430
September
R430
October
R496
November
R479
December
R743
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.
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 12 October 2026.
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86 Car Rental
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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 12 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Melbourne Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R594/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R474/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Oct. 10.
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 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 R3 079 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 34% on a month-long rental by booking with Simba Car Hire. Simba Car Hire is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Melbourne Airport can cost you on average R13 194 a month or R440 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
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 12 October 2026.
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 (R26+).
Electric
R77+
Hybrid
R26+
Petrol/Diesel
R28+