Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from R310

To hire a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of R519/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~R332/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 162/day). In fact, May is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, renting a small car saves you 21% 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 hire a medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of R609/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~R340/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 132/day). In fact, January is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire 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 hire a large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of R747/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Melbourne, Australia (~R722/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R3 863/day). In fact, December is about 4% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, renting a large car is 13% 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 hire a SUV in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of R507/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~R315/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 206/day). In fact, May is about 38% 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, renting a SUV saves you 23% 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:

Toyota CorollaR362/day

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Ford FiestaR523/day

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Suzuki CelerioR523/day

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

  Thrifty is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around R12 712 per week on average.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Melbourne?

  Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Melbourne check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

• How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?

  R0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Melbourne, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Melbourne, then opt for a Compact SUV hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of July, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as R1 466/day.