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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from R306

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 13/6 and drop-off date of 20/6. 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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Cheapest time to rent a car in Melbourne

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Melbourne and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 14 May 2025.

January

R732

February

R640

March

R787

April

R860

May

R622

June

R732

July

R787

August

R713

September

R713

October

R732

November

R732

December

R1 043

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 14 May 2025.

In Melbourne, there are 132 active hire locations from 50 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from R306/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 290+

Compare available car types for rental in Melbourne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Melbourne to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 May 2025.

Small cars

R323 - R1 402

All Car Types

R380 - R1 249

To hire a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of R535/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~R323/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 402/day). In fact, May is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, renting a small car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of R630/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~R351/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 084/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of R789/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Melbourne, Australia (~R746/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 988/day). In fact, December is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, renting a large car is 11% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of R628/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~R351/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 245/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, renting a SUV saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia PicantoR306/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Suzuki CiazR366/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Hyundai i20R373/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i20

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 14 May 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Melbourne, including Firefly, Dollar and Budget in Melbourne. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Firefly

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Dollar

10,0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,0

Budget

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Hertz

8,5
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Europcar

6,7
Okay
13 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,1

East Coast Car Rentals

6,5
Okay
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,2

Thrifty

6,3
Okay
8 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Avis

5,6
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,6

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 R505. Data was last updated on 14 May 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Melbourne. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Kia PicantoR306/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Toyota Corolla QuestR364/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR366/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 May 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around R3 033 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 is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?

    R0 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 Mini hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of June, 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 14 May 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R23+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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