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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 17 April 2026.

Most popular company

SIMBACARHIRE

Price of petrol per litre

R24,41

Average price per day

R627

Cheapest price per day

R455

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 R639/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1 386% 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 R543,25/day. East Coast Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R641,52/day.

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.

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 R557. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R966 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 R557. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R966 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

R671

February

R786

March

R770

April

R770

May

R557

June

R573

July

R688

August

R655

September

R655

October

R704

November

R639

December

R966

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 17 April 2026.

Budget

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Hertz

8,5
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Dollar

8,0
Very Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

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 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,2

Thrifty

6,5
Okay
6 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,7

Firefly

6,0
Okay
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,0

Europcar

6,0
Okay
17 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,4

Avis

5,6
Fair
3 reviews5 locations
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 17 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R627/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for R455/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 11.

  • 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 732 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 Bargain Car Rentals can potentially be 38% below the average car hire price in Melbourne. Check prices and availability for Bargain Car Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Melbourne is on average R11 708 a month or R390 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Melbourne car hire.

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