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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 62 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R605/day on average when booked 62 days ahead, which saves you 1 370% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

Looking to hire a car in Melbourne? EverythingFleet had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R368,12/day. Dollar also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R427,65/day.

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 R538. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R992 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 R538. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R992 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

R656

February

R605

March

R723

April

R774

May

R538

June

R589

July

R706

August

R673

September

R673

October

R723

November

R656

December

R992

What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage, for example) are the most popular in Melbourne. SUV (Kia Sportage) and Full-size (Ford Mustang) 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 16 December 2025.

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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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,6

Avis

5,1
Fair
4 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 December 2025.

  • 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 R10 616 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.

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