Melbourne car hires from €20

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Hyundai Accent car
Hyundai Accent
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
€21/day
Toyota Auris car
Toyota Auris
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
€22/day
Kia Forte car
Kia Forte
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
€31/day
Audi A3 Sportback car
Audi A3 Sportback
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
€52/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
€58/day
Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
€66/day
MG 3 car
MG 3
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
€20/day
Hyundai Staria car
Hyundai Staria
or similar VAN
5
2
4-5
M
€55/day
Hyundai Kona car
Hyundai Kona
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
€33/day
MG HS car
MG HS
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
€36/day
Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
M
€40/day
Kia Sportage car
Kia Sportage
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
€47/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Melbourne

  • For travelers with flights to Melbourne, you may find yourself landing at Melbourne Airport, Essendon Airport, or Avalon Airport. Luckily for would-be car renters, all three airports feature on-site hire counters. For Melbourne Airport, the hire car center is found on the ground floor of the airport in Terminal T123’s parking garage. In Essendon Airport and Avalon Airport, visitors can find the hire counters in the respective main terminal buildings.
  • No trip to Australia is complete without a few road trips. Fortunately for travelers renting a car in Melbourne, many of Australia’s wonders are within a short drive of the city. Some of the top spots to visit include Yarra Valley and its wonderful wineries, and Phillip Island, where you will find some of Australia’s most famous animals such as koalas, wallabies, and even penguins.
  • Drivers new to Melbourne should be aware of the city’s rush hour traffic jams, which run from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. However, even though congestion can be quite severe in Melbourne during those times, some smart navigation and route planning can help to mitigate the situation. For instance, it pays to avoid Punt Road and Princes Street in the central downtown area during rush hour.
  • Besides driving on the left side of the road, drivers in Melbourne should keep their eyes open for trams and, in particular, Melbourne’s famed hook turns. Hook turns are right turns that are made in the left lane because a tram is also crossing the intersection. Signage will be posted to indicate to drivers when hook turns are present and where to turn.
  • 25% of our users found a car hire in Melbourne for €38 or less
  • Book your car hire in Melbourne at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Compact hire cars in Melbourne are around 65% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Melbourne

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Melbourne?

    While Melbourne may not have as narrow of streets as you would see in many European cities, the roads can still be a bit compact compared to roads in the U.S. Thus, travelers renting cars would be best off sticking to a compact or smaller vehicle, especially when taking streetside parallel parking into consideration.

  • What’s the speed limit in Melbourne?

    Speed limits in Melbourne, and in the state of Victoria in general, run between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph) on city roads, 100 km/h (62 mph) on rural roads and 110 km/h (68 mph) on highways and motorways.

  • Where are the best places to park in Melbourne?

    Streetside parking in greater Melbourne is fairly available but, once you get into the central business district, parking can become fairly scarce. Because of this, it is highly recommended that drivers park in one of the many parking garages dispersed across Melbourne CBD. Drivers should note that if you plan on doing a bit of shopping while you are downtown, you can often validate your parking ticket in a nearby store to earn a parking ticket refund.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne?

    On average a car hire in Melbourne costs €46 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Bargain Car Rentals (€20/day), Simba Car Hire (€31/day) and JUCY (€33/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals Melbourne Airport 3043 (15 kilometres from the city centre).

  • How much is the price of fuel in Melbourne?

    The average price of fuel in Melbourne is €3.89 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €47 and €62, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Melbourne?

    Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Melbourne.

  • Which car hire agencies are at Melbourne airport (MEL)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Melbourne airport include Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, Alamo, Thrifty, Advance Car And Truck Rental, East Coast Car Rentals, Simba Car Hire, Dollar and Europcar.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Melbourne airport (MEL)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, Alamo, Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar and Sixt.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Melbourne?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Melbourne?

    A Compact car hire in Melbourne costs €20 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Melbourne?

    An Economy car hire in Melbourne costs €51 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Melbourne?

    A Luxury car hire in Melbourne costs €42 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular car hire location in Melbourne?

    In Melbourne, cars are most frequently hired at Bargain Car Rentals Melbourne Airport (15 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Melbourne?

    On average a car hire in Melbourne costs €329 per week (€47 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Melbourne?

    On average a car hire in Melbourne costs €1,412 per month (€47 per day).

Melbourne car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Sixt

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Melbourne

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101-109 Thistlethwaite Street

+61 3 9699 7577

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
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230 A'Beckett Street

+61 7 5555 8908

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor

David, May 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
They had the wrong address so there was no car when I walked to the pickup address in Melbourne. Grossly incompetent

1 out of 1

Firefly

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

7 locations in Melbourne

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Locations in Melbourne

114 Flinders St

+61 396 500 245

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

16 Tarmac Drive

+61 428 725 098

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
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408 Punt Road

Opening times not available

65 Queens Road

+61 395 252 764

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Essendon Airport

Opening times not available

Shop 3 / 8 Franklin St

+61 396 636 244

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Tullamarine Airport

+61 393 384 044

Monday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 02:0005:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday05:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
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Dollar

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

5 locations in Melbourne

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166 Montague St

+61 3 9699 7577

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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393 Bridge Rd

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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408 Punt Road

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Arrival Drive

+61 1800 501 934

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00

Shop 3/8 Franklin St

+61 1800 501 934

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
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Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Compact

KAYAK
William was a great pleasure to deal with. Could have been more friendly and helpful. Rental location was straightforward to get to by foot or using public transit.

1 out of 1

EverythingFleet

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Melbourne

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Locations in Melbourne

133 - 141 Western Ave

+61 131381

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Ace Rental Cars

9.6

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.5

Value for money

9.1

2 locations in Melbourne

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Locations in Melbourne

16 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine, VIC

+61 1800 620 408

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
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97 Franklin St (Ground Floor, Hertz Building)

1800 620 408

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Economy

KAYAK
AMAZING service by Ace rental cars again! So straightforward and the best price in Melbourne! Staff are always so friendly and happy to help! Thank you again

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
Great all round Only thing to improve would be the car at the airport itself 😁

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Excellent

10.0 Wonderful

Kur, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Everything was good

1 out of 2

Budget

8.6

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

8.2

4 locations in Melbourne

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5-7 Greenaway St

+61 3 9088 4111

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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650 Chapel Street

+61 3 9201 8186

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Shop 2/8 Franklin St

+61 3 9204 3910

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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Unit 28, 99 Spencer St

+61 3 9206 2333

Monday07:30 - 18:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Excellent customer service both via Helpdesk and onsite.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Great value. Super efficient. Good car. Easy pick up and drop off and very flexible

1 out of 1

Hertz

8.6

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.2

4 locations in Melbourne

Locations in Melbourne

124 Thistlethwaite St

+61 3 9276 6690

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday08:00 - 17:00

408 Punt Road

+61 3 9821 5455

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

Arrival Drive

+61 3 8312 9590

Monday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Tuesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday06:00 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Thursday00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 02:0006:00 - 23:59
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00

Shop 3/8 Franklin St

+61 3 9659 8890

Monday07:30 - 18:00
Tuesday07:30 - 18:00
Wednesday07:30 - 18:00
Thursday07:30 - 18:00
Friday07:30 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Luxury SUV

KAYAK
Very easy and very friendly.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Lots of hidden fees from Hertz. Sneaky wording in the email as well. We anticipated paying $340.73. The email we received had a total of $509.66 - I had anticipated some fees and taxes. When we got there we ended up paying $1176 for 2 days. The email was as follows; Due at pick-up: $340.73 Base Price: $88.38 Taxes and Fees: $252.35 You will pay AUD 509.66 at pick-up Which is far from the $1176 that we paid for a 2 day car rental. Very misleading and they don’t tell you until you get there so you’re stuck paying for it.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

There was an issue with the first car not being clean and the staff was very responsive and gave me a different car right away without hassle.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Aug 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Generally a good experience, althyi would have liked to been given more information about the use of Citylink tolls whilst driving around Melbourne.

10.0 Wonderful

Malcolm, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Sales tactics were a little dodgy at pick-up. The reception staff tried to convince me to pay for an upgrade to a larger vehicle which I declined. It turned out that the company did not have the compact I had ordered and knew this, hence the hard-sell for a larger vehicle. I opted to stay with my more modest choice and was rewarded with a 'free upgrade'.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Easy to find, excellent customer care

National

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Melbourne

Locations in Melbourne

Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel

+61 3 9335 1177

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
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Bargain Car Rentals

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.7

One location in Melbourne

from€23/day

Locations in Melbourne

Melbourne Airport

+61 1300 729 230

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Bargain sells additional insurance and add-ons on top of the ones bought from the website.

6.0 Okay

Andrew, Mar 2023

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Pick up from the airport took a long time and then the actual handover of the car took over 45 minutes. I was given a hard sell on upgrade of car and insurance. Car itself was fine and drop off was easy. There were a number of upset customers unable to get on the mini van to the airport and one family missing their flight all together.

Alamo

7.1

Good

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Melbourne

from€54/day

Locations in Melbourne

Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel

+61 3 9335 1177