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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from AED 79

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 8/2 and drop-off date of 15/2. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Melbourne?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Melbourne and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 5 December 2024.

January

AED 143

February

AED 161

March

AED 190

April

AED 161

May

AED 132

June

AED 146

July

AED 157

August

AED 143

September

AED 143

October

AED 150

November

AED 150

December

AED 209

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 5 December 2024.

There are, in total, 131 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 49 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 79/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 79+

Compact

Compact

AED 89+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 88+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 282+

SUV

SUV

AED 190+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 190+

Mini

Mini

AED 94+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 357+

Compare available car types for rental in Melbourne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Melbourne to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 December 2024.

Small cars

AED 80 - AED 202

All Car Types

AED 130 - AED 274

To rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 140/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~AED 202/day). In fact, July is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a small car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 140/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 97/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 228/day). In fact, September is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a medium car saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 260/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 136/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 455/day). In fact, January is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a large car is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 213/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 130/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 369/day). In fact, August is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a SUV is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 138/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a van in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 166/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 462/day). In fact, March is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a van saves you 30% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Renault ClioAED 79/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Ford FocusAED 89/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Kia RioAED 93/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

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 5 December 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Melbourne, including Firefly, Dollar and Budget in Melbourne. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Firefly

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

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

8.6
Very Good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
6 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.8

Europcar

6.5
Okay
9 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Avis

6.4
Okay
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

East Coast Car Rentals

6.3
Okay
4 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.0

Best Melbourne car rental deals found

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 145. Data was last updated on 5 December 2024.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Melbourne. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Renault ClioAED 79/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Clio
Infiniti Q50AED 88/day
5
4
M
A/C
Infiniti Q50
Kia RioAED 89/day
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Rio

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 December 2024.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Melbourne?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Melbourne from the following companies over the past two weeks: EverythingFleet (AED 79/day), Simba Car Hire (AED 88/day), and JUCY (AED 93/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Melbourne?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EverythingFleet (10.0 rating), Firefly (10.0 rating) and Dollar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Melbourne.

  • What are petrol prices like in Melbourne?

    The average price of petrol in Melbourne is AED 3.97/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 178 and AED 258 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Ace Rental Cars you can hire a car in Melbourne from about AED 1,070 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Melbourne for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Melbourne it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 25%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 30 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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 Economy 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 Economy for January, it will cost approximately AED 219 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Compact (Hyundai Accent) in Melbourne, making it the most popular option.

Small car rentals in Melbourne

Find small car rental deals in Melbourne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Melbourne cost an average of AED 216 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 December 2024.
Nissan MicraAED 82/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Kia PicantoAED 94/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 97/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 5 December 2024.

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 24+).

Electric

Electric

AED 33+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 24+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 26+

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