Cheapflights insights for Melbourne Airport car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Melbourne Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Melbourne Airport?
To get the best deal on car hire at Melbourne Airport, book about 1 day before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 162, which is about 182% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car hire company at Melbourne Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Melbourne Airport is Budget (rated 6.4/10 with 39 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Melbourne Airport?
At Melbourne Airport, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just AED 169. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 250 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Melbourne Airport, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just AED 169. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging AED 250 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
AED 169
February
AED 191
March
AED 246
April
AED 206
May
AED 220
June
AED 220
July
AED 239
August
AED 187
September
AED 191
October
AED 191
November
AED 202
December
AED 250
What car do most people hire at Melbourne Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Melbourne Airport are the following: SUV cars (Ford Expedition or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar), and Full-size cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Melbourne Airport?
At Melbourne Airport, Alamo, AutoEurope, Avis, and Budget have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Melbourne Airport
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Melbourne Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Melbourne Airport. Reviews were last updated on 11 July 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 July 2025.
Which car hire providers are at Melbourne Airport?
There are 7 car rental providers located at Melbourne Airport. The following companies can be found near the Melbourne Airport car rental counter:Alamo (9.1)Enterprise Rent-A-Car (9.0)Thrifty (7.2)Avis (6.9)Budget (6.4)Dollar (6.4)Hertz (2.0)
Can I rent a car for a month at Melbourne Airport?
Yes, renting a vehicle at Melbourne Airport for a month is certainly possible.