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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Airport from R469
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 16/9 and drop-off date of 23/9. 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 2025
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 16 August 2025.
Most popular company | SIMBACARHIRE |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R528 |
Cheapest price per day | R469 |
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 16 August 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Melbourne Airport this past week from 127 hire locations out of 53 hire agencies. Prices for a Melbourne Airport small car hire start from R469/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
R678+
Compact
R604+
Intermediate
R496+
SUV
R762+
People carrier
R1 006+
Full-size SUV
R1 115+
Mini
R469+
Passenger van
R1 104+
Compact SUV
R523+
Intermediate SUV
R528+
Standard SUV
R678+
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 R778. Data was last updated on 16 August 2025.
Renault DusterR523/day
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Chevrolet CaptivaR528/day
5
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Volkswagen PoloR496/day
5
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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 R387, which is about 1 192% 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 Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Ace Rental Cars (rated 9.8/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Firefly
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
9.8
Apex
7.0
Europcar
6.2
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 R422 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R791. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R475
February
R545
March
R545
April
R615
May
R422
June
R457
July
R510
August
R457
September
R457
October
R527
November
R510
December
R791
Which car hire company has the most locations at Melbourne Airport?
At Melbourne Airport, Alpha, Europcar, Firefly, and FlexWays 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 16 August 2025.
Firefly
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Ace Rental Cars
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,8
Comfort
9,8
Overall
9,8
Pick-up/drop-off
9,5
Value
9,3
Apex
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7,5
Comfort
7,5
Overall
7,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,5
Value
6,0
Europcar
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
7,6
Overall
6,2
Pick-up/drop-off
7,0
Value
6,8
Yesaway
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
2,0
Comfort
2,0
Overall
2,0
Pick-up/drop-off
4,0
Value
6,0
Alpha
2 locations
FlexWays
2 locations
Red Spot
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 16 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Melbourne Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R528/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R395/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Aug. 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)Budget (10,0)Dollar (10,0)EverythingFleet (10,0)Firefly (10,0)Ace Rental Cars (9,8)Aucar Rentals (9,3)Hertz (9,2)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 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 698 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 27% 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 R15 846 a month or R528 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 16 August 2025.
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 (R32+).
Electric
R36+
Hybrid
R32+
Petrol/Diesel
R35+