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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from R271

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 with a pick-up date of 14/1 and drop-off date of 13/2. 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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Popular car types in Melbourne

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Melbourne and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 January 2026.
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In Melbourne, there are 130 active hire locations from 56 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from R271/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R431+

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Compact

Compact

R345+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R522+

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Full-size

Full-size

R2 683+

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SUV

SUV

R703+

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People carrier

People carrier

R918+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R741+

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Mini

Mini

R271+

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Compare car hire deals in Melbourne by type

Here are the best Melbourne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Melbourne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Melbourne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i10R271/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 01/07/26
Renault SanderoR345/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 01/07/26
Toyota YarisR357/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 01/07/26

Best car hire deals found in Melbourne

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Melbourne. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Melbourne with an average daily rate of R510. Data was last updated on 8 January 2026.
Hyundai i10R271/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 01/07/26
Renault SanderoR345/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 01/07/26
Suzuki JimnyR346/day
4
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A/C
Suzuki Jimny
Found 01/07/26

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 62 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R591/day on average when booked 62 days ahead, which saves you 1 328% off the average price.

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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). Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.0

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 R525. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R968 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 R525. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R968 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

R640

February

R591

March

R706

April

R771

May

R525

June

R574

July

R689

August

R656

September

R656

October

R706

November

R656

December

R968

What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe, for example) are the most popular in Melbourne. Intermediate (Kia Sportage) and Economy (Hyundai Accent) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Melbourne.

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.

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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 8 January 2026.

Firefly

7 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Budget

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Hertz

8,5
Very Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Dollar

8,0
Very Good
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,5

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,0

East Coast Car Rentals

6,5
Okay
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,2

Thrifty

6,5
Okay
6 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,7

Europcar

6,1
Okay
16 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,6

Avis

5,6
Fair
3 reviews•5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 January 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around R33 974 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.

  • How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?

    R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Melbourne, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Melbourne, then opt for a Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of February, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0/day.

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 8 January 2026.
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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 (R20+).

Electric

Electric

R38+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R22+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R20+

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