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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from R368

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 4/5 and drop-off date of 11/5. 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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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 29 April 2026.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

R22,52

Average price per day

R639

Cheapest price per day

R368
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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 29 April 2026.
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In Melbourne, there are 130 active hire locations from 56 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from R368/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R404+

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Compact

Compact

R392+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R450+

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Full-size

Full-size

R884+

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SUV

SUV

R756+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 180+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R625+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 168+

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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:

Suzuki Swift DzireR392/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift Dzire
Found 04/27/26
Renault KwidR404/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Found 04/27/26
Toyota YarisR408/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 04/27/26

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 R585. Data was last updated on 29 April 2026.
Daihatsu TeriosR368/day
4
M
A/C
Daihatsu Terios
Found 04/28/26
Renault SanderoR392/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 04/27/26
Renault ClioR404/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Found 04/27/26

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 6 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R629/day on average when booked 6 days ahead, which saves you 1 374% 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 Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.5/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.0
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 May, with an average daily rate of just R563. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R977 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 R563. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R977 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

R679

February

R795

March

R778

April

R729

May

R563

June

R580

July

R695

August

R662

September

R662

October

R712

November

R646

December

R977

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 29 April 2026.

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

Firefly

6,0
Okay
1 review•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,0

Europcar

6,0
Okay
17 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,4

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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R639/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for R460/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Apr. 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 762 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 837 a month or R395 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. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 29 April 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R39+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R39+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R54+

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