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Car hire in Melbourne, Australia

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Melbourne car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

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There are 114 car hire locations in Melbourne. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Melbourne

Choose from the best car hire companies in Melbourne

Europcar
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$51per day
East Coast
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$50per day
Alpha Car Hire
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$50per day
Avis
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$59per day
Budget
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$50per day
Ace Rental Cars
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$54per day
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$51per day
East Coast
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$50per day
Alpha Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$50per day
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$59per day
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$50per day
Ace Rental Cars
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
$54per day

Hiring a car in Melbourne: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companysimba car hire
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily price$147
Best time to book3 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Melbourne will set you back around $147 per day or $1,325 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Melbourne is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car hire companies in Melbourne are currently Bargain Car Rentals and Alpha Car Hire.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is currently July.
On average, around $1,325. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Melbourne is $229.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a whole month is $1,755. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Melbourne, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Melbourne that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Melbourne.
Most places – Melbourne included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $42 per day. The average price per day is around $87.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like simba car hire, Sixt and Bargain Car Rentals offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van hire is available in Melbourne.

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