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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from AED 89

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 19/8 and drop-off date of 18/9. 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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Melbourne car rentals in 2026

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 12 August 2026.

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EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 5.18

Average price per day

AED 157

Cheapest price per day

AED 89
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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 12 August 2026.
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There are, in total, 143 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 61 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 89/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Compact

Compact

AED 147+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 118+

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SUV

SUV

AED 89+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 176+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 106+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 111+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 147+

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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 129. Data was last updated on 12 August 2026.
Peugeot 3008AED 89/day
Peugeot 3008
Found 08/11/26
Renault DusterAED 106/day
Renault Duster
Found 08/11/26
Nissan QashqaiAED 108/day
Nissan Qashqai
Found 08/11/26

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 6 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 143/day – about 238% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

Big Boy Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne with deals as low as AED 21.12/day found in the past two weeks. EverythingFleet is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 25.89/day.

What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Melbourne is National (rated 9.0/10). East Coast Car Rentals (rated 6.5/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.0
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
6.5
Avis
Avis
5.6
JUCY
JUCY
5.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Melbourne is May, when you can expect to pay AED 132/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Melbourne is December (AED 213/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 151

February

AED 176

March

AED 169

April

AED 162

May

AED 132

June

AED 140

July

AED 136

August

AED 143

September

AED 143

October

AED 154

November

AED 143

December

AED 213

Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?

Avis has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. East Coast Car Rentals has the second-highest number of locations in Melbourne at 3.

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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 12 August 2026.

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

East Coast Car Rentals

6.5
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5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Avis

5.6
Fair
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.6

JUCY

2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.3

CarHood

1 location
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Evolve Rentals

1 location
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ADVANCE CAR RENTAL

2 locations
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CalAuto

1 location
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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 12 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 157/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 99/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 8.

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

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Melbourne from about AED 1,289 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 does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for AED 5,526. You can find car rental deals for AED 184 a day on average.

  • 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 SUV 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 SUV for September, it will cost approximately AED 155 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 12 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (AED 28+).

Electric

Electric

AED 41+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 28+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 32+

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