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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from Rp 434,506

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 23/3 and drop-off date of 28/3. 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 2025

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 21 February 2025.

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 17,595.31

Average price per day

Rp 988,205

Cheapest price per day

Rp 434,506

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 21 February 2025.

January

Rp 651,678

February

Rp 700,553

March

Rp 830,889

April

Rp 700,553

May

Rp 586,510

June

Rp 651,678

July

Rp 700,553

August

Rp 635,386

September

Rp 651,678

October

Rp 651,678

November

Rp 651,678

December

Rp 912,349

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is May. 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 21 February 2025.

In Melbourne, there are 132 active hire locations from 50 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Melbourne in the past week - currently priced from Rp 434,506/day. View deals for 2 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Rp 417,074+

Compact

Compact

Rp 434,506+

Intermediate

Intermediate

Rp 412,186+

SUV

SUV

Rp 521,994+

People carrier

People carrier

Rp 529,163+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 672,043+

Mini

Mini

Rp 372,434+

Passenger van

Passenger van

Rp 826,165+

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 21 February 2025.

Small cars

Rp 471,937 - Rp 952,470

All Car Types

Rp 814,496 - Rp 1,473,111

To hire a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 636,952/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~Rp 471,937/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 952,470/day). In fact, October is about 26% 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, hiring a small car saves you 43% 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 Rp 888,771/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~Rp 505,392/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~Rp 1,247,051/day). In fact, September is about 44% 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, hiring a medium 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.

To hire a large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,352,124/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Melbourne, Australia (~Rp 883,088/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 2,130,781/day). In fact, November is about 35% 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, hiring a large car is 18% 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 Rp 1,064,012/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~Rp 780,244/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~Rp 1,376,390/day). In fact, November is about 27% 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, hiring a SUV saves you 5% 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.

To hire a van in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 1,617,216/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Melbourne, Australia (~Rp 1,078,907/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~Rp 2,480,232/day). In fact, February is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a van is 32% 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 luxury car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of Rp 862,115/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Melbourne, Australia (~Rp 918,377/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~Rp 1,698,924/day). In fact, November is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne, hiring a luxury car 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.

Toyota CorollaRp 434,506/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla

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 21 February 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car 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

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

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

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
8 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.6
Okay
11 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

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

Avis

6.4
Okay
3 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.4

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 Rp 500,815. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
These are the best deals we've found on rental cars in Melbourne. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Toyota CorollaRp 434,506/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota CorollaRp 491,039/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota RAV4Rp 521,994/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 988,205/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 625,632/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Feb. 16.

  • 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 (Rp 372,434/day), Alpha (Rp 412,186/day), and Europcar (Rp 417,074/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), EverythingFleet (10.0 rating) and Firefly (10.0 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 Rp 17,595.31/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between Rp 791,789 and Rp 1,143,695 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Bargain Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies in Melbourne, offering car hire for around Rp 7,106,060 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Melbourne for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 22% in Melbourne - we recommend booking at least 30days in advance.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Melbourne for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental in Melbourne for a month is Rp 30,454,546. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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

    It costs Rp 0 for a weekend car hire in Melbourne, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Melbourne in March, prices are Rp 1,105,735 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Melbourne?

    Kia Carnival, which is a Mini vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Melbourne according to Cheapflights users.

Van rentals in Melbourne

Find van rental deals in Melbourne from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Melbourne cost an average of Rp 845,471 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
In terms of van rentals in Melbourne, these are some the best options we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently to provide users with as many suitable options as possible.
Toyota InnovaRp 819,322/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova
Toyota InnovaRp 871,619/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 21 February 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 22+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 31+

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 22+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 22+

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