Melbourne

Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from AED 91

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 2/10 and drop-off date of 21/10. 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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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 August 2025.

There are, in total, 127 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 53 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 91/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 103+

Compact

Compact

AED 100+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 91+

SUV

SUV

AED 165+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 223+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 250+

Mini

Mini

AED 93+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 224+

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:

Here are the best Melbourne van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i10AED 93/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Ford FocusAED 100/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Hyundai i10AED 103/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10

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 152. Data was last updated on 26 August 2025.
Hyundai AccentAED 91/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai i10AED 93/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Nissan SunnyAED 100/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Sunny

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 28 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 136/day – about 231% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

Advance Car And Truck Rental is currently the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne with deals as low as AED 94.16/day found in the past two weeks. Big Boy Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 94.57/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). Dollar (rated 10.0/10) 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 209/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 147

February

AED 129

March

AED 158

April

AED 169

May

AED 118

June

AED 129

July

AED 158

August

AED 143

September

AED 143

October

AED 147

November

AED 147

December

AED 209

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 26 August 2025.

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 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

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 26 August 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 1,482 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 Supplier choice 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 Supplier choice for September, it will cost approximately AED 0 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 August 2025.

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 27+).

Electric

Electric

AED 37+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 27+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 29+

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