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 23 September 2026.
Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | S$ 1.96 |
Average price per day | S$ 55 |
Cheapest price per day | S$ 20 |
In Melbourne, there are 143 active hire locations from 61 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from S$ 20/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:
Economy
S$ 22+
Compact
S$ 19+
Intermediate
S$ 25+
SUV
S$ 28+
People carrier
S$ 46+
Passenger van
S$ 57+
Compact SUV
S$ 21+
Standard SUV
S$ 32+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Melbourne, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
S$ 51
February
S$ 61
March
S$ 59
April
S$ 56
May
S$ 46
June
S$ 47
July
S$ 47
August
S$ 46
September
S$ 47
October
S$ 52
November
S$ 50
December
S$ 74
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Avis
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CarHood
Evolve Rentals
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 September 2026.
Passengers arriving at Melbourne-Tullamarine Airport will find a wide range of car hire desks located just a short walk from the main terminals. To access the car hire centre, passengers should exit the terminals and enter the Terminal Car Park through the right-hand walkway lanes, opposite Terminal 3. You will find the car hire desks on the car park's ground floor. If you are arriving via Terminal 1, you should leave through the main exit and then walk right alongside the Terminal Car Park to access the car hire entry walkways. Hire cars are available to be picked up on site, so you can start your Melbourne road trip straight away.
To hire a car for your Melbourne trip, you will need to have a valid driving licence and another form of ID, such as a passport. It is also a good idea to get an International Driver’s Permit if you are driving abroad. Most car hire agencies in Australia accept credit and debit card payments. If you have paid for your hire car online or paid a deposit when booking, you should take the card that you used to make these transactions. Drivers typically need to be at least 21 years old to hire a car in Australia.
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$ 26/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Sep. 19.
Bargain Car Rentals 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$ 278 per week.
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.
Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for S$ 1,190. You can find car rental deals for S$ 40 a day on average.
S$ 50 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Melbourne. To save money, consider booking a Compact 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$ 47 per day.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (S$ 15+).
Electric
S$ 39+
Hybrid
S$ 15+
Petrol/Diesel
S$ 22+