Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from ฿539
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 4/8 and drop-off date of 11/8. 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 6 July 2025.
Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | ฿34.23 |
Average price per day | ฿1,313 |
Cheapest price per day | ฿539 |
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 6 July 2025.
At ฿539/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Melbourne in the past week. Out of 52 car hire agencies operating in Melbourne, there are, in total, 130 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Economy
฿611+
Compact
฿789+
Intermediate
฿627+
Minivan
฿1,551+
Full-size SUV
฿1,149+
Mini
฿686+
Passenger van
฿1,481+
Premium SUV
฿2,200+
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 ฿1,090. Data was last updated on 6 July 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 ฿1,195/day – about 2,824% 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 Bargain Car Rentals, offering prices from just ฿370.04/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Simba Car Hire, with rates starting at ฿595.74/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 ฿1,033 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿1,840. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
฿1,292
February
฿1,130
March
฿1,388
April
฿1,485
May
฿1,033
June
฿1,162
July
฿1,388
August
฿1,259
September
฿1,259
October
฿1,292
November
฿1,292
December
฿1,840
What car do most people hire in Melbourne?
SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, for example) are the most popular in Melbourne. Passenger van (Hyundai Staria) and Compact (Toyota Corolla) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Melbourne.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?
In Melbourne, keddy by Europcar, Sunnycars, and Thrifty have 8 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 6 July 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 6 July 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,313/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿565/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jun. 29.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?
Bargain Car Rentals offers hire cars in Melbourne for about ฿11,306 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?
Bargain Car Rentals currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 78% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Melbourne. Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for ฿48,453. You can find car rental deals to be on average ฿1,615 a day.
How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?
฿0 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 August, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as ฿2,135 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 6 July 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (฿22+).
Electric
฿31+
Hybrid
฿22+
Petrol/Diesel
฿22+