Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Airport from R264
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 15/7 and drop-off date of 22/7. 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 14 June 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Melbourne Airport this past week from 130 hire locations out of 50 hire agencies. Prices for a Melbourne Airport small car hire start from R264/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
R457+
Compact
R264+
Intermediate
R380+
Full-size SUV
R1 371+
Mini
R295+
Passenger van
R772+
Compact SUV
R300+
Intermediate SUV
R536+
Standard SUV
R622+
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 R571. Data was last updated on 14 June 2025.
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 R394, which is about 1 219% 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.
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 R430 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R807. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R484
February
R556
March
R556
April
R628
May
R430
June
R466
July
R520
August
R466
September
R466
October
R538
November
R520
December
R807
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 14 June 2025.
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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 14 June 2025.
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 (8,0)Economy Rent a Car (8,0)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Melbourne Airport for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty is one of the top picks at Melbourne Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about R12 855 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne Airport. Deals were last updated on 14 June 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R31+).
Electric
R31+
Hybrid
R33+
Petrol/Diesel
R39+