Melbourne

Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from AED 61

Melbourne, VIC, Australia
26 Apr — 3 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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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 19 April 2024.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.41

Average price per day

AED 220

Cheapest price per day

AED 61

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 19 April 2024.

January

AED 139

February

AED 161

March

AED 190

April

AED 179

May

AED 146

June

AED 154

July

AED 168

August

AED 157

September

AED 150

October

AED 157

November

AED 157

December

AED 209

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is January. 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 19 April 2024.

There are, in total, 126 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 43 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: AED 61/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

AED 61+

Compact

Compact

AED 64+

Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 87+

Full-size

Full-size

AED 144+

SUV

SUV

AED 211+

People carrier

People carrier

AED 186+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

AED 181+

Mini

Mini

AED 67+

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 19 April 2024.

Small cars

AED 87 - AED 220

All Car Types

AED 110 - AED 294

To rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 144/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 87/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 220/day). In fact, August is about 40% 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. 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 183/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 122/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 228/day). In fact, August 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 8% 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 210/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 36% 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 7% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of AED 217/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~AED 122/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~AED 369/day). In fact, August is about 44% 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 9% 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 147/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 641/day). In fact, March is about 12% 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 26% 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 FiestaAED 61/day
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Ford Fiesta
Toyota CorollaAED 64/day
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Toyota Corolla
Kia PicantoAED 67/day
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Kia Picanto

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 19 April 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Melbourne, including Dollar, Ace Rental Cars and Budget in Melbourne. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.4

Overall

9.4

Pick-up/drop-off

9.4

Value

8.8

Budget

8.7
Very Good
6 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.6
Very Good
14 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.2

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

7.2
Good
5 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

Thrifty

7.1
Good
9 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.4

Avis

7.1
Good
6 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

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 122. Data was last updated on 19 April 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.
Ford FiestaAED 61/day
2
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A/C
Ford Fiesta
Toyota CorollaAED 64/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Kia PicantoAED 67/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 220/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 186/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Apr. 14.

  • 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 61/day), JUCY (AED 64/day), and Apex (AED 87/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Dollar (10.0 rating), Ace Rental Cars (9.6 rating) and Sixt (8.5 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 4.41/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between AED 198 and AED 286 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 1,520 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 6,515. You can find car rental deals for AED 217 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 245. 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 May, it will cost approximately AED 123 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 161 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Kia PicantoAED 67/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 67/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia PicantoAED 120/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car rentals in Melbourne

Find luxury car rental deals in Melbourne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Melbourne cost an average of AED 837 per day. Price data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Melbourne by selecting one of these great deals we've found. If these car rental deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.
Lexus ESAED 837/day
5
4
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A/C
Lexus ES
Lexus ESAED 837/day
5
4
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A/C
Lexus ES

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 19 April 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 26+).

Electric

Electric

AED 30+

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 40+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 26+

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