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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from AED 52

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 11/7 and drop-off date of 18/7. 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.
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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 11 June 2025.

January

AED 146

February

AED 128

March

AED 157

April

AED 168

May

AED 117

June

AED 143

July

AED 157

August

AED 143

September

AED 143

October

AED 146

November

AED 146

December

AED 209

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 11 June 2025.

There are, in total, 130 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 50 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 52/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 67+

Compact

Compact

AED 67+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 68+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 134+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 127+

Mini

Mini

AED 52+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 165+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 72+

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 11 June 2025.

Small cars

AED 80 - AED 306

All Car Types

AED 130 - AED 313

To rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 136/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 306/day). In fact, July is about 42% 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 30% 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 hire 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 AED 148/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 202/day). In fact, September is about 35% 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 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 medium car hire 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 AED 226/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 169/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 417/day). In fact, May is about 26% 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 15% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 208/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 122/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~AED 399/day). In fact, May is about 42% 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 is 8% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 173/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a van in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 247/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 430/day). In fact, October is about 42% 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 saves you 11% 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 van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford KaAED 52/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Geely EmgrandAED 67/day
4
M
A/C
Geely Emgrand
Hyundai i10AED 67/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 11 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Melbourne, including Firefly, Dollar and Budget in Melbourne. 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

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

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

Europcar

6.7
Okay
13 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

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

Thrifty

6.3
Okay
6 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Avis

5.6
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

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 AED 105. Data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Melbourne. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Ford KaAED 52/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Ka
Geely EmgrandAED 67/day
4
M
A/C
Geely Emgrand
Hyundai i10AED 67/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Thrifty?

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Melbourne from about AED 2,181 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Melbourne.

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

    For a weekend car hire in Melbourne, you can expect the average price to be around AED 0. Usually a Compact hire in Melbourne is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for July, it will cost approximately AED 0 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 11 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 (AED 20+).

Electric

Electric

AED 23+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 25+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 20+

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