Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from ฿471
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Melbourne with a pick-up date of 21/6 and drop-off date of 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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 14 June 2025.
Most popular company | AVIS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ฿33.70 |
Average price per day | ฿1,212 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿471 |
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 14 June 2025.
At ฿471/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Melbourne in the past week. Out of 50 car hire agencies operating in Melbourne, there are, in total, 130 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
฿624+
Compact
฿520+
Intermediate
฿539+
Standard
฿988+
SUV
฿1,118+
Minivan
฿1,356+
Full-size SUV
฿1,181+
Mini
฿511+
Compare car rental deals in Melbourne by type
Here are the best Melbourne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Melbourne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Melbourne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Melbourne van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Best car rental deals found in Melbourne
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 ฿884. Data was last updated on 14 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Melbourne. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Cheapflights insights for Melbourne car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Melbourne, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Melbourne?
For the best savings on car hire in Melbourne, make your reservation 28 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,199/day – about 2,816% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the most affordable car hire company right now is Cheaper Car Rentals, offering prices from just ฿566.29/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Bargain Car Rentals, with rates starting at ฿870.81/day.
What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Melbourne is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne?
Planning to hire a car in Melbourne? May is the cheapest month, costing about ฿1,037 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,847. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,296
February
฿1,134
March
฿1,393
April
฿1,490
May
฿1,037
June
฿1,263
July
฿1,393
August
฿1,263
September
฿1,263
October
฿1,296
November
฿1,296
December
฿1,847
What car do most people hire in Melbourne?
Compact cars (Hyundai Accent, for example) are the most popular in Melbourne. SUV (Nissan X-Trail) and Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Melbourne.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?
Thrifty has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Melbourne at 8.
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 14 June 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Melbourne area such as Firefly, Dollar and Budget. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Melbourne, including Firefly, Dollar and Budget.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,212/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿867/day from Europcar, booked on Jun. 8.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Avis?
Avis offers hire cars in Melbourne for about ฿6,352 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Melbourne?
Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Melbourne however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?
Europcar currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 8% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Melbourne. Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for ฿27,222. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿907 a day.
How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?
฿1,209 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Melbourne. To save money, consider booking a Mini car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in July, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ฿2,457 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 14 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿19+).
Electric
฿32+
Hybrid
฿25+
Petrol/Diesel
฿19+