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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 8 October 2026.
Most popular company | EASTCOASTCARRENTALS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | R26,43 |
Average price per day | R579 |
Cheapest price per day | R466 |
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 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R648/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 1 461% off the average price.
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). East Coast Car Rentals (rated 6.5/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
National
9.0
East Coast Car Rentals
6.5
Avis
5.6
JUCY
5.0
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 R598. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R964 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 R598. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R964 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
R665
February
R798
March
R764
April
R731
May
R598
June
R615
July
R615
August
R598
September
R615
October
R681
November
R631
December
R964
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.
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 October 2026.
Overview
Locations
National
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9,0
Comfort
9,0
Overall
9,0
Pick-up/drop-off
9,0
Value
9,0
National Locations in Melbourne
Overview
Reviews
Locations
East Coast Car Rentals
5 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7,1
Comfort
6,2
Overall
6,5
Pick-up/drop-off
6,8
Value
6,2
Recent reviews
8,0
|Dec 2024The car we hired had a few issues, one was the horn did not work the wiper bottle leaked and one of the rear seats would move
8,0
|Feb 2022A map of local area to return car would be helpful. It’s very expensive to use google maps for people from UK just to get car back to rental company
1 out of 2
East Coast Car Rentals Locations in Melbourne
Overview
Locations
Avis
3 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8,0
Comfort
7,6
Overall
5,6
Pick-up/drop-off
5,6
Value
6,6
Avis Locations in Melbourne
Overview
Locations
JUCY
2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5,3
Comfort
5,0
Overall
5,0
Pick-up/drop-off
6,0
Value
5,3
JUCY Locations in Melbourne
Overview
Locations
CarHood
1 location
CarHood Locations in Melbourne
Overview
Locations
Evolve Rentals
1 location
Evolve Rentals Locations in Melbourne
Overview
Locations
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
2 locations
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Locations in Melbourne
Overview
Locations
CalAuto
1 location
CalAuto Locations in Melbourne
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 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R579/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for R466/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from East Coast Car Rentals?
East Coast Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around R3 096 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 34% 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 R13 270 a month or R442 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Melbourne car hire.
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