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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from AED 69

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 5/8 and drop-off date of 27/8. 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.
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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 26 July 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.45

Average price per day

AED 157

Cheapest price per day

AED 69
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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 26 July 2026.
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There are, in total, 140 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 60 companies. In the past week, SUV is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 69/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 73+

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Compact

Compact

AED 89+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 74+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 185+

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SUV

SUV

AED 154+

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Mini

Mini

AED 73+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 69+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 95+

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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 104. Data was last updated on 26 July 2026.
BYD ATTO 3AED 69/day
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BYD ATTO 3
Found 07/25/26
Kia PegasAED 73/day
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Kia Pegas
Found 07/26/26
Mitsubishi MirageAED 73/day
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Found 07/24/26

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 237% 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 15.79/day found in the past two weeks. Big Boy Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 21.12/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). Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
9.0
Budget
Budget
8.6
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
6.5
Avis
Avis
5.6

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 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 169

April

AED 162

May

AED 132

June

AED 140

July

AED 140

August

AED 143

September

AED 143

October

AED 154

November

AED 143

December

AED 217

What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Melbourne are the following: Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar), SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar), and Standard cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).

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 26 July 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

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

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

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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Overview

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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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 26 July 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 100/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jul. 25.

  • 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 1,236 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 5,296. You can find car rental deals for AED 177 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 Compact 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 Compact SUV for August, it will cost approximately AED 123 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 26 July 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 20+).

Electric

Electric

AED 32+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 20+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 20+

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