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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from C$ 23

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Melbourne with a pick-up date of 15/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Melbourne car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Melbourne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

EASTCOASTCARRENTALS

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.56

Average price per day

C$ 52

Cheapest price per day

C$ 23

What is the 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 17 January 2025.

January

C$ 56

February

C$ 63

March

C$ 74

April

C$ 63

May

C$ 51

June

C$ 57

July

C$ 61

August

C$ 56

September

C$ 56

October

C$ 58

November

C$ 57

December

C$ 81

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Melbourne

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Melbourne and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

In Melbourne, there are 131 active rental locations from 49 car rental companies. small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from C$ 26/day. View deals for 4 car types available to rent in this destination:

Economy

Economy

C$ 26+

Compact

Compact

C$ 26+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 27+

SUV

SUV

C$ 52+

Minivan

Minivan

C$ 53+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 59+

Mini

Mini

C$ 25+

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

C$ 89+

Compare available car types for rental in Melbourne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 17 January 2025.

Small cars

C$ 43 - C$ 93

All Car Types

C$ 60 - C$ 107

To rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 57/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 43/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 93/day). In fact, August is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a small car saves you 23% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 64/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 91/day). In fact, May is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a medium car saves you 14% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 108/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 145/day). In fact, June is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a large car is 32% 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 rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 73/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 98/day). In fact, August is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a SUV saves you 3% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 129/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 93/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 181/day). In fact, June is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a van is 43% 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. Here are the best Melbourne van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pick-up truck in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 45/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a pick-up truck in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 39/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 251/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pick-up truck rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a pick-up truck saves you 39% 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.

To rent a luxury car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 108/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Melbourne, Australia (~C$ 51/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~C$ 151/day). In fact, June is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a luxury car is 32% 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.

Honda CivicC$ 26/day
4
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Honda Civic
Toyota YarisC$ 26/day
2
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Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in Melbourne

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Melbourne known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Melbourne. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Melbourne, including Firefly, Dollar and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

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

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
8 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.0

Europcar

6.8
Okay
10 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

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

Avis

6.4
Okay
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

Best Melbourne car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Melbourne. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Melbourne with an average daily rate of C$ 45. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Melbourne. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Honda CivicC$ 26/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota YarisC$ 26/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Jeep CompassC$ 27/day
4
M
A/C
Jeep Compass

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 52/day when booking a rental car in Melbourne. The best deal a user found was for C$ 30/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jan. 12.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Melbourne?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Melbourne from the following companies over the past two weeks: Simba Car Hire (C$ 25/day), JUCY (C$ 26/day), and EverythingFleet (C$ 26/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Melbourne?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EverythingFleet (10.0 rating), Firefly (10.0 rating) and Dollar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Melbourne.

  • What are gas prices like in Melbourne?

    The average gas price in Melbourne is C$ 1.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 70 and C$ 101 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a week from East Coast Car Rentals?

    East Coast Car Rentals is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental in Melbourne. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 356 per week.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Melbourne for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 24% on your car rental. For a below average price in Melbourne, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 8 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Melbourne?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Melbourne for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Provider's pick can potentially be 66% below the average car rental price in Melbourne. Check prices and availability for Provider's pick and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Melbourne is on average C$ 1,527 a month or C$ 51 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Melbourne car rental.

  • How much is a car rental in Melbourne for a weekend?

    For a weekend car rental in Melbourne, you can expect the average price to be around C$ 67. Usually a Mini rental in Melbourne is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Mini for February, it will cost approximately C$ 47 per day.

  • What car do most people rent in Melbourne?

    The most popular car to rent while in Melbourne is the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, which is a Premium vehicle.

Small car rentals in Melbourne

Find small car rental deals in Melbourne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Melbourne cost an average of C$ 42 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Honda FitC$ 23/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 23/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 24/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Van rentals in Melbourne

Find van rental deals in Melbourne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Melbourne cost an average of C$ 57 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Have a look at some of the best options for renting a car in Melbourne we've found at this time. If you're not finding the van rental that is right for you and your passengers, be sure to check back soon.
Chrysler PacificaC$ 53/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler PacificaC$ 53/day
5
M
A/C
Chrysler Pacifica
Kia CarnivalC$ 57/day
5
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Carnival

Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 17+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 27+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 17+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 20+

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