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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 2 mars 2026.

Most popular company

EASTCOASTCARRENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

R17,37

Average price per day

R564

Cheapest price per day

R553
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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 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R589/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 1 275% 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 R332,88/day. Big Boy Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R524,17/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 R510. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R940 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 R510. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R940 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

R653

February

R749

March

R749

April

R765

May

R510

June

R557

July

R669

August

R637

September

R637

October

R685

November

R637

December

R940

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 2 mars 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

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

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

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 2 mars 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R564/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for R553/day from East Coast Car Rentals, booked on Feb. 28.

  • 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 R2 359 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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