Melbourne

Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from AED 198

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 27/12 and drop-off date of 17/1. 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 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 11 December 2025.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.04

Average price per day

AED 268

Cheapest price per day

AED 198

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 December 2025.

There are, in total, 130 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 56 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 198/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 148+

Compact

Compact

AED 188+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 142+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 396+

SUV

SUV

AED 399+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 403+

Mini

Mini

AED 180+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

AED 180+

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:

Mitsubishi LancerAED 198/day
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A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer
Hyundai i10AED 338/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Nissan SunnyAED 375/day
2
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A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 406. Data was last updated on 11 December 2025.
Mitsubishi LancerAED 198/day
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A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer
Toyota RAV4AED 225/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
BYD ATTO 3AED 244/day
4
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A/C
BYD ATTO 3

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 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 136/day – about 228% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

EverythingFleet is currently the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne with deals as low as AED 79.21/day found in the past two weeks. Apex is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 95.48/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). Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 118/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 143

February

AED 132

March

AED 158

April

AED 169

May

AED 118

June

AED 129

July

AED 154

August

AED 147

September

AED 147

October

AED 158

November

AED 147

December

AED 213

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.

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 December 2025.

Firefly

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

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 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
6 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Europcar

6.1
Okay
16 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Avis

5.1
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

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 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 268/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 143/day from Europcar, booked on Dec. 6.

  • 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 1,875 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 8,038. You can find car rental deals for AED 268 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 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 January, it will cost approximately AED 83 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 December 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 60+).

Electric

Electric

AED 151+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 67+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 60+

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