Car rental in Melbourne, Australia

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Find Melbourne car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

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There are 106 car rental locations in Melbourne. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Melbourne

Renting a car in Melbourne: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companySixt
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price44 178 Ft
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Melbourne

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Melbourne that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Melbourne for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Melbourne avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Book 2 weeks in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travelers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 2 weeks in advance. The cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is January.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Melbourne, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Melbourne car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Melbourne will set you back around 44 320 Ft per day or 44 432 Ft per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Melbourne is a compact crossover (similar to an SUV). The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Melbourne are currently Goldcar and Sixt.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is currently January.
On average, around 44 432 Ft. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Melbourne is 39 125 Ft.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a whole month is 391 264 Ft. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Melbourne, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Melbourne that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Melbourne.
Most places – Melbourne included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 9 184 Ft per day. The average price per day is around 44 320 Ft.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Sixt, Everything Fleet and Bargain Car Rentals offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Alpha Car Hire as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Melbourne.