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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from R315

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 12/8 and drop-off date of 19/8. 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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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 13 July 2025.

In Melbourne, there are 130 active hire locations from 52 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from R315/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 212+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

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:

Suzuki CiazR462/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford FiestaR465/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta

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 R663. Data was last updated on 13 July 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.
Volkswagen T-ROCR315/day
4
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A/C
Volkswagen T-ROC
Citroen C3 AircrossR462/day
4
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Hyundai i20R465/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i20

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 28 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R664/day on average when booked 28 days ahead, which saves you 1 524% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

Looking to hire a car in Melbourne? Simba Car Hire had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R296,92/day. Big Boy Car Rentals also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R356,48/day.

What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Melbourne is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R574. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R1 023 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 R574. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R1 023 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

R718

February

R628

March

R771

April

R825

May

R574

June

R646

July

R771

August

R700

September

R700

October

R718

November

R718

December

R1 023

What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX, for example) are the most popular in Melbourne. Compact (Hyundai Accent) and Intermediate (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Melbourne.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, keddy by Europcar, Sunnycars, and Thrifty have 8 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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 13 July 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

4 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
6 reviews8 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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Simba Car Hire is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around R2 125 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 Compact SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of August, 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 13 July 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 (R26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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