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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne from R310

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 16/7 and drop-off date of 14/8. 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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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 10 June 2025.

January

R709

February

R620

March

R762

April

R815

May

R567

June

R691

July

R762

August

R691

September

R691

October

R709

November

R709

December

R1 010

Popular car types in Melbourne

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Melbourne and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 June 2025.

In Melbourne, there are 130 active hire locations from 50 car hire companies. SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from R310/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 055+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Melbourne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire 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 10 June 2025.

Small cars

R332 - R1 162

All Car Types

R365 - R1 216

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
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Ford FiestaR523/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Suzuki CelerioR523/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio

Top rental agencies in Melbourne

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Melbourne known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Melbourne. Reviews were last updated on 10 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Melbourne, including Firefly, Dollar and Budget in Melbourne. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Firefly

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Dollar

4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,0

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

Europcar

6,7
Okay
13 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,1

East Coast Car Rentals

6,5
Okay
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,2

Thrifty

6,3
Okay
6 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Avis

5,6
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,6

Best car hire deals found in Melbourne

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Melbourne. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Melbourne with an average daily rate of R685. Data was last updated on 10 June 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Melbourne. Double check the details of your car rental reservation before booking to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Volkswagen T-CrossR310/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen T-Cross
Hyundai AtosR362/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Atos
Ford EcoSportR474/day
5
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 June 2025.
  • 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 10 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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