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Melbourne car hires in 2026

Most popular company

EASTCOASTCARRENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

R22,94

Average price per day

R629

Cheapest price per day

R460
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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 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R630/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 1 400% 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). East Coast Car Rentals (rated 6.5/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.0
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
6.5
Avis
Avis
5.6
JUCY
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 R581. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R937 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 R581. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R937 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

R662

February

R775

March

R743

April

R711

May

R581

June

R598

July

R598

August

R598

September

R614

October

R678

November

R630

December

R937

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

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

East Coast Car Rentals

6,5
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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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Evolve Rentals

1 location
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ADVANCE CAR RENTAL

2 locations
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CalAuto

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R629/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 Aug. 22.

  • 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 067 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 146 a month or R438 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Melbourne car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R26+).

Electric

Electric

R39+

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Hybrid

R30+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R26+

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