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Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Melbourne, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Melbourne?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Melbourne, book about 62 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱2,258, which is about 5,211% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest rental car company in Melbourne?

In Melbourne, the most affordable rental car company right now is Cheaper Car Rentals, offering prices from just ₱1,224.95/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is East Coast Car Rentals, with rates starting at ₱1,233.05/day.

What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Melbourne is Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.5/10 with 6 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.0
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
6.5

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne?

At Melbourne, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,852. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,415 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Melbourne, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,852. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,415 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,373

February

₱2,547

March

₱2,663

April

₱2,779

May

₱1,852

June

₱2,026

July

₱2,431

August

₱2,316

September

₱2,316

October

₱2,489

November

₱2,316

December

₱3,415

Which car rental company has the most locations in Melbourne?

Both Sunnycars and Thrifty have 8 locations in Melbourne, more than any other rental company in the area.

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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 February 23, 2026.

Budget

8.6
Very good
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Hertz

8.5
Very good
6 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Dollar

8.0
Very good
1 review•4 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.0

East Coast Car Rentals

6.5
Okay
5 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Thrifty

6.5
Okay
6 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Europcar

6.1
Okay
16 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Firefly

6.0
Okay
1 review•7 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

Avis

5.6
Fair
3 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on February 23, 2026.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a week from Ace Rental Cars?

    Renting a car in Melbourne for a week can be a great option for travel. Ace Rental Cars, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around ₱31,713/week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Melbourne.

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