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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from R427

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 23/3 and drop-off date of 27/3. 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 15 March 2026.

Most popular company

EASTCOASTCARRENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

R19,30

Average price per day

R502

Cheapest price per day

R427
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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 15 March 2026.
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In Melbourne, there are 130 active hire locations from 56 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from R427/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

R427+

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Compact

Compact

R455+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R707+

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Full-size

Full-size

R1 962+

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SUV

SUV

R990+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 304+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R837+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 830+

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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:

Renault ClioR427/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Found 03/14/26
Renault SanderoR455/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 03/14/26
Toyota YarisR678/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Found 03/14/26

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 R1 019. Data was last updated on 15 March 2026.
Renault ClioR427/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Found 03/14/26
Renault SanderoR455/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Sandero
Found 03/14/26
Citroen C3 AircrossR494/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 03/14/26

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 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R643/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 1 387% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

Looking to hire a car in Melbourne? East Coast Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R353,72/day. Big Boy Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R556,97/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.

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 R558. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R999 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 R558. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R999 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

R694

February

R812

March

R846

April

R812

May

R558

June

R592

July

R711

August

R677

September

R677

October

R728

November

R677

December

R999

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 15 March 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 15 March 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R502/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for R494/day from East Coast Car Rentals, booked on Mar. 7.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Big Boy Car Rentals?

    Big Boy Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around R4 054 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 East Coast Car Rentals can potentially be 39% below the average car hire price in Melbourne. Check prices and availability for East Coast Car Rentals and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Melbourne is on average R17 374 a month or R579 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Melbourne car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?

    R765 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Melbourne, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Melbourne, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of April, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 15 March 2026.
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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 (R39+).

Electric

Electric

R72+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R40+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R39+

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