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How far in advance should I hire a car in Melbourne?

For the best savings on car hire in Melbourne, make your reservation 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 136/day – about 213% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

Bargain Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne with deals as low as AED 100.74/day found in the past two weeks. Big Boy Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 123.91/day.

What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Melbourne is Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.5/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.0
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
6.5

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 121/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Melbourne is December (AED 217/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 176

April

AED 176

May

AED 121

June

AED 129

July

AED 154

August

AED 147

September

AED 147

October

AED 158

November

AED 147

December

AED 217

Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?

Both Sunnycars and Thrifty have 8 locations in Melbourne, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 10 March 2026.

Budget

8.6
Very Good
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.0

East Coast Car Rentals

6.5
Okay
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

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
6 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Europcar

6.1
Okay
16 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Firefly

6.0
Okay
1 review•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 March 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Big Boy Car Rentals?

    From Big Boy Car Rentals you can hire a car in Melbourne from about AED 1,139 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.

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