Cheapflights insights for Melbourne car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Melbourne, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Melbourne?
Book your car hire in Melbourne 85 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R659/day on average when booked 85 days ahead, which saves you 1 507% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?
Looking to hire a car in Melbourne? Big Boy Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R487,26/day. Sixt also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R1 525,99/day.
What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Melbourne is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Melbourne?
At Melbourne, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just R555. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R989 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Melbourne, the best time to hire a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just R555. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R989 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
R694
February
R607
March
R746
April
R816
May
R555
June
R607
July
R746
August
R694
September
R694
October
R694
November
R694
December
R989
Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?
Both Sunnycars and Thrifty have 8 locations in Melbourne, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Melbourne
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Melbourne known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Melbourne. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Big Boy Car Rentals?
Big Boy Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around R4 601 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Melbourne?
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Melbourne check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne
Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R24+).
Electric
R66+
Hybrid
R32+
Petrol/Diesel
R24+