Melbourne

Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from AED 88

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
3 oct. — 10 oct.
Same drop-off
Driver's age: 26-65
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
mar. 3/10
Noon
mar. 10/10
Noon

Melbourne car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

CARHOOD

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.38

Average price per day

AED 53

Cheapest price per day

AED 49

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Melbourne?

January

AED 190

February

AED 198

March

AED 213

April

AED 213

May

AED 157

June

AED 161

July

AED 172

August

AED 157

September

AED 168

October

AED 194

November

AED 213

December

AED 257

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

There are, in total, 120 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 39 companies. In the past week, Small is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 108/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Compare available car types for rental in Melbourne

Small cars

AED 113 - AED 402

All Car Types

AED 157 - AED 381

To hire a Small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 205/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a Small car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~AED 402/day). In fact, November is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Small car saves you 16% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 197/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a Medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 102/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~AED 311/day). In fact, August is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Medium car saves you 19% 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 hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 213/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a Large car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 118/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~AED 553/day). In fact, October is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Large car saves you 12% 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.

To hire a SUV car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 220/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 127/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~AED 448/day). In fact, September is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a SUV car saves you 10% 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 SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a Van car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 220/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a Van car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 155/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~AED 708/day). In fact, September is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a Van car saves you 10% 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:

Ford FocusAED 88/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Toyota YarisAED 108/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Kia PicantoAED 110/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Top rental agencies in Melbourne

Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Melbourne, including Alpha, Ace Rental Cars and Hertz in Melbourne. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Alpha

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Ace Rental Cars

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.0

Hertz

8.8
Very Good
13 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.3

Thrifty

8.0
Very Good
7 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.6

East Coast Car Rentals

7.6
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Europcar

7.0
Good
5 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Firefly

6.6
Okay
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.6
Okay
5 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.5

Best Melbourne car rental deals found

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Car rental FAQs

What are petrol prices like in Melbourne

The average price of petrol in Melbourne is AED 4.38/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 197 and AED 284 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 196/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 181/day from CarHood, booked on Jul. 28.

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: Bargain Car Rentals (AED 88/day), Ace Rental Cars (AED 108/day), and Alamo (AED 219/day).

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alpha (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and Ace Rental Cars (9.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Melbourne.

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 726 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 28%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 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 does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?

Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for AED 3,111. You can find car rental deals for AED 104 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 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 October, it will cost approximately AED 0 per day.

What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Mitsubishi Outlander) in Melbourne, making it the most popular option.

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