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Melbourne car rentals in 2026

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 January 12, 2026.

Most popular company

EASTCOASTCARRENTALS

Price of gas per litre

₱64.50

Average price per day

₱7,463

Cheapest price per day

₱4,589
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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 January 12, 2026.
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Economy

Economy

₱1,211+

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Compact

Compact

₱1,316+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₱1,550+

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Full-size

Full-size

₱8,730+

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SUV

SUV

₱2,165+

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Minivan

Minivan

₱3,179+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱2,629+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

₱8,765+

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Cheapflights insights for Melbourne car rentals

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 ₱2,189, which is about 5,207% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Melbourne is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Firefly
Firefly
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.0

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 ₱1,893. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,491 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 ₱1,893. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,491 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,308

February

₱2,130

March

₱2,544

April

₱2,781

May

₱1,893

June

₱2,071

July

₱2,485

August

₱2,367

September

₱2,367

October

₱2,544

November

₱2,308

December

₱3,491

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 January 12, 2026.

Firefly

7 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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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Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

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 January 12, 2026.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₱7,463/day when booking a rental car in Melbourne. The best deal a user found was for ₱4,589/day from East Coast Car Rentals, booked on Jan. 10.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a week from East Coast Car Rentals?

    Renting a car in Melbourne for a week can be a great option for travel. East Coast Car Rentals, the most popular car rental company for this area, offers rental cars for around ₱52,241/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.

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

    We’ve recently found that East Coast Car Rentals offers you prices that are 39% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Melbourne for a month is ₱223,888. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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