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Cheap Car Hire in Port Melbourne, Melbourne

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Port Melbourne, Melbourne car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Port Melbourne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 March 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

R788

Cheapest price per day

R530
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How far in advance should I hire a car in Port Melbourne?

Book your car hire in Port Melbourne 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R566/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 1 181% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Port Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Port Melbourne is Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Sixt
Sixt
7.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.5

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Port Melbourne?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Port Melbourne is October, when you can expect to pay R583/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Port Melbourne is May (R1 032/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R832

February

R666

March

R649

April

R733

May

R1 032

June

R749

July

R766

August

R716

September

R599

October

R583

November

R832

December

R666

Which car hire company has the most locations in Port Melbourne?

In Port Melbourne, Avis, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and Europcar have 1 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Port Melbourne, Melbourne

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Port Melbourne, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Sixt

7,2
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Thrifty

6,5
Okay
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

6,7

Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,6

Firefly

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,0

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,6

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Port Melbourne Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Port Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Port Melbourne?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Port Melbourne check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in Port Melbourne

Browse car hires by fuel type in Port Melbourne. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Port Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 12 March 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Port Melbourne. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R38+).

Electric

Electric

R38+

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Hybrid

R206+

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