Melbourne

Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from AED 89

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 7/4 and drop-off date of 29/4. 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 2026

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 2 April 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 5.77

Average price per day

AED 168

Cheapest price per day

AED 89

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 2 April 2026.

There are, in total, 130 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 56 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 89/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 113+

Compact

Compact

AED 89+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 106+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 188+

SUV

SUV

AED 167+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 303+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 226+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 101+

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:

Mitsubishi LancerAED 89/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer
Kia PegasAED 113/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Pegas
Hyundai ElantraAED 124/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra

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 160. Data was last updated on 2 April 2026.
Mitsubishi LancerAED 89/day
4
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Lancer
Renault DusterAED 101/day
4
M
A/C
Renault Duster
Nissan MaximaAED 106/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Maxima

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 11 days before pickup. The average price then is just AED 143/day – about 231% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?

Bargain Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne with deals as low as AED 111.94/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as AED 188.18/day.

What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Melbourne is Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.5/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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 125/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Melbourne is December (AED 217/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 151

February

AED 176

March

AED 180

April

AED 176

May

AED 125

June

AED 129

July

AED 154

August

AED 147

September

AED 147

October

AED 158

November

AED 147

December

AED 217

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.

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 2 April 2026.

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

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Dollar

8.0
Very Good
1 review4 locations
Overview

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 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
6 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Firefly

6.0
Okay
1 review7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

Europcar

6.0
Okay
17 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Avis

5.6
Fair
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 April 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 168/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 97/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Mar. 28.

  • 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 1,018 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 does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for AED 4,364. You can find car rental deals for AED 145 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 Compact 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 Compact for May, 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 2 April 2026.

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 24+).

Electric

Electric

AED 80+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 32+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 24+

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