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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne

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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 August 26, 2025.
Economy

Economy

₱1,756+

Compact

Compact

₱1,868+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₱1,436+

SUV

SUV

₱2,297+

Minivan

Minivan

₱3,589+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₱3,522+

Mini

Mini

₱1,756+

Passenger van

Passenger van

₱3,589+

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 28 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₱2,095, which is about 5,039% cheaper than the typical rate.

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). Dollar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 ₱1,812. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,227 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 ₱1,812. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱3,227 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱2,265

February

₱1,982

March

₱2,435

April

₱2,604

May

₱1,812

June

₱1,982

July

₱2,435

August

₱2,208

September

₱2,208

October

₱2,265

November

₱2,265

December

₱3,227

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.

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 August 26, 2025.

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 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Avis

5.1
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on August 26, 2025.
  • 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 ₱34,893/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on August 26, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (₱35+).

Electric

Electric

₱94+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱35+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱43+

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