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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 28/9 and drop-off date of 5/10. 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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Melbourne car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Melbourne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 September 2024.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.19

Average price per day

AED 161

Cheapest price per day

AED 91

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 9 September 2024.

January

AED 139

February

AED 161

March

AED 190

April

AED 161

May

AED 132

June

AED 146

July

AED 154

August

AED 143

September

AED 143

October

AED 154

November

AED 154

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 9 September 2024.

There are, in total, 130 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 91/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 91+

Compact

Compact

AED 100+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 142+

SUV

SUV

AED 247+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 228+

Mini

Mini

AED 91+

Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 292+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 103+

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 9 September 2024.

Small cars

AED 80 - AED 195

All Car Types

AED 147 - AED 275

To rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 142/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 December (~AED 195/day). In fact, July is about 45% 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 28% 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 rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 160/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 106/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 228/day). In fact, May is about 34% 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 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.

To rent a large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 229/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 May (~AED 422/day). In fact, January is about 41% 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 15% 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 211/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.

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 9 September 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Melbourne, including Firefly, Dollar and Ace Rental Cars 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

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

6.0

Ace Rental Cars

9.5
Wonderful
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

9.0

Hertz

8.8
Very Good
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.4

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

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

Avis

6.6
Okay
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

6.8

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

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 September 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 161/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 140/day from Sixt, booked on Sep. 8.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Firefly (10.0 rating), Dollar (10.0 rating) and Ace Rental Cars (9.8 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 4.19/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 188 and AED 272 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    From Sixt you can hire a car in Melbourne from about AED 1,124 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 24%). 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 does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for AED 4,817. You can find car rental deals for AED 161 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 116 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Full-size (Toyota Highlander) in Melbourne, making it the most popular option.

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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 203 per day. Price data was last updated on 9 September 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 91/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 173/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 174/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

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 9 September 2024.

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 25+).

Electric

Electric

AED 43+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 46+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 25+

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