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 R392, which is about 1 209% 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 R427 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R801. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R481
February
R552
March
R552
April
R623
May
R427
June
R463
July
R516
August
R463
September
R463
October
R534
November
R516
December
R801
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 30 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 30 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 (8,1)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 R2 109 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.