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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from AED 90

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 18/2 and drop-off date of 25/2. 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 22 November 2025.
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There are, in total, 127 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 54 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 90/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 114+

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Compact

Compact

AED 106+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 90+

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Full-size

Full-size

AED 177+

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SUV

SUV

AED 155+

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People carrier

People carrier

AED 191+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 211+

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Mini

Mini

AED 92+

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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 92/day
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A/C
Hyundai i10
Found 11/21/25
Hyundai ElantraAED 106/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Found 11/21/25
Hyundai ElantraAED 106/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Found 11/21/25

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 127. Data was last updated on 22 November 2025.
Volkswagen GolfAED 90/day
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Volkswagen Golf
Found 11/21/25
Mitsubishi MirageAED 92/day
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5
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A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Found 11/21/25
BYD ATTO 3AED 101/day
4
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A/C
BYD ATTO 3
Found 11/21/25

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 61 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 132/day – about 220% 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 70.51/day found in the past two weeks. Apex is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 77.60/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.

Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.0

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 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 173

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.

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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 22 November 2025.

Firefly

7 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

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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Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Thrifty

6.3
Okay
6 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

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

Avis

5.1
Fair
4 reviews•5 locations
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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 22 November 2025.

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

    From EverythingFleet you can hire a car in Melbourne from about AED 737 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 267. Usually a Intermediate 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 Intermediate for December, it will cost approximately AED 0 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 22 November 2025.
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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 22+).

Electric

Electric

AED 33+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 29+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 22+

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