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Melbourne car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Melbourne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 June 2026.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

R21,61

Average price per day

R630

Cheapest price per day

R490
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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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R633/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1 389% 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 National (rated 9.0/10). Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.0
Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
6.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Melbourne?

At Melbourne, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just R552. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R958 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 June, with an average daily rate of just R552. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R958 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

R666

February

R780

March

R747

April

R715

May

R585

June

R552

July

R666

August

R633

September

R650

October

R698

November

R633

December

R958

Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Melbourne at 3.

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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 3 June 2026.

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,0

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

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

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

Avis

5,6
Fair
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,6

JUCY

2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

5,0

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

5,3

CarHood

1 location
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ADVANCE CAR RENTAL

2 locations
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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 3 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R630/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for R490/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on May 25.

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

    Simba Car Hire is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around R2 709 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 does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Simba Car Hire can potentially be 30% below the average car hire price in Melbourne. Check prices and availability for Simba Car Hire and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Melbourne is on average R11 612 a month or R387 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Melbourne car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 3 June 2026.
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Hybrid

Hybrid

R158+

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