Melbourne

Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from S$ 26

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
3 Oct — 10 Oct
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Tue 3-10
Noon
Tue 10-10
Noon

Melbourne car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Price of petrol per litre

S$ 1.63

Average price per day

S$ 40

Cheapest price per day

S$ 21

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Melbourne?

January

S$ 71

February

S$ 73

March

S$ 79

April

S$ 79

May

S$ 58

June

S$ 60

July

S$ 64

August

S$ 58

September

S$ 58

October

S$ 72

November

S$ 79

December

S$ 95

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

In Melbourne, there are 120 active hire locations from 39 car hire companies. Small is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from S$ 26/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Compare available car types for rental in Melbourne

Small cars

S$ 44 - S$ 88

All Car Types

S$ 93 - S$ 155

To hire a Small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 67/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Melbourne, Australia (~S$ 44/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~S$ 88/day). In fact, August is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Small car saves you 41% 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 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 S$ 79/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~S$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 103/day). In fact, August is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Medium car saves you 31% 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 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 S$ 108/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Melbourne, Australia (~S$ 92/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 134/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Large car saves you 4% 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 hire a SUV car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 87/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Melbourne, Australia (~S$ 75/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~S$ 115/day). In fact, May is about 14% 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, hiring a SUV car saves you 24% 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:

To hire a Van car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 129/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Melbourne, Australia (~S$ 104/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 167/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Van car is 14% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Pick-up truck car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 82/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Pick-up truck car in Melbourne, Australia (~S$ 66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~S$ 155/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pick-up truck hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Pick-up truck car saves you 28% 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 hire a Luxury car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 138/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Luxury car in Melbourne, Australia (~S$ 105/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~S$ 191/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Luxury car is 19% 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 Convertible car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of S$ 226/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Convertible car in Melbourne, Australia (~S$ 200/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~S$ 469/day). In fact, October is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Convertible car is 50% 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.

Audi A1S$ 26/day
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Audi A1
Hyundai AvanteS$ 32/day
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Hyundai Avante
Toyota Yaris Sedan/ViosS$ 48/day
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Toyota Yaris Sedan/Vios

Top rental agencies in Melbourne

Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Melbourne, including Alpha, Ace Rental Cars and Hertz. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Alpha

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Ace Rental Cars

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

Hertz

8.8
Very Good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

East Coast Car Rentals

7.6
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Europcar

7.0
Good
5 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Firefly

6.6
Okay
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.6
Okay
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.5

Best Melbourne car rental deals found

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Car rental FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Melbourne

The average price of petrol in Melbourne is S$ 1.63/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 73 and S$ 106 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under S$ 55/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for S$ 28/day from CarHood, booked on Jul. 28.

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alpha (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and Ace Rental Cars (9.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Melbourne.

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

Sixt is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Melbourne. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about S$ 547 per week.

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

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 29% to make it a great deal in Melbourne. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Melbourne?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Melbourne it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for S$ 2,344. You can find car rental deals for S$ 78 a day on average.

How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?

S$ 55 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Melbourne. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as S$ 73 per day.

What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Melbourne is Mini (Kia Carnival) based on our Cheapflights data.

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