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Economy | £12/day |
Compact | £11/day |
Intermediate | £15/day |
SUV | £22/day |
People carrier | £26/day |
Full-size SUV | £25/day |
Mini | £11/day |
Compact SUV | £12/day |
Intermediate SUV | £15/day |
Standard SUV | £16/day |
Supplier choice | £23/day |
While Melbourne may not have as narrow of streets as you would see in many European cities, the roads can still be a bit compact compared to roads in the U.S. Thus, travelers renting cars would be best off sticking to a compact or smaller vehicle, especially when taking streetside parallel parking into consideration.
Speed limits in Melbourne, and in the state of Victoria in general, run between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph) on city roads, 100 km/h (62 mph) on rural roads and 110 km/h (68 mph) on highways and motorways.
Streetside parking in greater Melbourne is fairly available but, once you get into the central business district, parking can become fairly scarce. Because of this, it is highly recommended that drivers park in one of the many parking garages dispersed across Melbourne CBD. Drivers should note that if you plan on doing a bit of shopping while you are downtown, you can often validate your parking ticket in a nearby store to earn a parking ticket refund.
On average a car hire in Melbourne costs £32 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Bargain Car Rentals (£11/day), Alpha (£15/day) and East Coast Car Rentals (£22/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals Melbourne Airport 3043 (10 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Melbourne is £3.46 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £42 and £55, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Audi A3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Melbourne.
Car hire companies onsite at Melbourne airport include Bargain Car Rentals, JUCY, Europcar, Apex, Ace Rental Cars, Hertz, Alamo, East Coast Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Sixt, JUCY, Europcar, Ace Rental Cars, Hertz, Alamo, Budget, Thrifty and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Melbourne costs £47 per day, on average.
A Premium car hire in Melbourne costs £46 per day, on average.
A Luxury car hire in Melbourne costs £36 per day, on average.
In Melbourne, cars are most frequently hired at Bargain Car Rentals Melbourne Airport (10 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Melbourne costs £224 per week (£32 per day).
On average a car hire in Melbourne costs £961 per month (£32 per day).
Most car hire providers in Melbourne offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Melbourne, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
With your car hire in Melbourne you will note that the traffic police are very strict about children driving in cars with appropriate safety measures. If your child is under 7 years of age, or 145 cm in height, you will have to hire a booster seat for them. Babies will of course have to be in backwards-facing car seats until approximately 9 kgs and then in forward-facing car seats until 18 kgs. You can hire car seats from all reputable car hire companies when in Melbourne.
When booking cheap car hire in Melbourne you will need to be 21 years old at least. While there is an upper age limit of 75 on car hire, certain locations do hire out to older drivers. Ensure you have your appropriate licence, passport and credit card to pay, and if under 25, be prepared for a possible young driver's fee.
5 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
124 Thistlewaite St
+61 3 9276 6690
17 Albert St
+61 3 5336 0111
408 Punt Road
+61 3 9821 5455
Arrival Drive
+61 3 8312 9590
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
+61 3 9659 8890
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Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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There was an issue with the first car not being clean and the staff was very responsive and gave me a different car right away without hassle.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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Great dropoff10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2018
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That it was new and well maintained when I had to change my time then it was easy as9.6 Wonderful
Mar 2018
Pros:
Fast check in/check out; accurate pricing to online quote.clean new car & no charge upgrade.Cons:
GPS navigator a bit too pricey per day, shoild be a standard free option.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
Agent who helped us with the return was good. It was unclear why the amount we were told the rental would cost, and the cost the computer showed were different (not to our favor by quite a bit). He tried to find out what happened and made adjustments. Also told us about a great place to eat.Cons:
Hertz seems to rely on the clients to take pictures of any car damages when they pick up the vehicles, and have those pictures to show the agents when returning the car. Very much on the honor system, which if it works is fine - just surprised that they don't have such pictures in the Hertz system tagged to each vehicle.5 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
166 Montague St
+61 3 9699 7577
Arrival Drive
+61 1800 501 934
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
+61 1800 501 934
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3 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
16 Tarmac Drive
+61 1800 620 408
97 Franklin St (Ground Floor, Hertz Building)
1800 620 408
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4 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
5-7 Greenaway St
+61 3 9088 4111
650 Chapel Street
+61 3 9201 8186
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
+61 3 9204 3910
Unit 28, 99 Spencer St
+61 3 9206 2333
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
6.4 Okay
Dec 2018
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The carCons:
The service - please tell people the name of the car park where they need to drop the car off! There are no signs until you actually are inside. We lost half an hour trying to find it in traffic. That really ocershaded our trip.One location in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
Melbourne Airport
+61 1300 729 230
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2023
6.0 Okay
Mar 2023
3 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
+61 3 9699 7577
230 A'Beckett Street
+61 7 5555 8908
Southern Cross Station
+61 3 8661 6000
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2.0 Poor
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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The A'beckett St branch no longer exists. 2 contact phone numbers had been disconnected. So unprofessional.7.2 Good
Aug 2018
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- Location in the heart of CBD with easy access. - Drop off open 24/7. - Price.Cons:
- Separate office counter and car park building (distance +/- 350 m) - Car not ready, had to wait another 30 minutes. - Cleanliness of the car.10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2017
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Easy pick up and drop off Although we had a small car, it ran well and very economically.Cons:
Pick up/drop off was a different location to where you registered but this is a minor detaill.5.2 Fair
Mar 2017
Cons:
difficult to find the office. Even the construction workers on the adjacent site didn't know they were there.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2023
4 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
2 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine
+61 1800 474 258
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Level 4, 123 Collins St, Melbourne, Vic
+61 1800 028 881
Shop 103, 228 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC
+61 1800 474 258
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2022
2.0 Poor
Feb 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2019
Pros:
Quick service, great car. Will definitely use again and recommend.2 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
5 Western Avenue, Westmeadows, VIC
+61 393 380 183
Unit 28, 99 Spencer St, Southern Cross, Victoria
+61 466 978 293
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6.0 Okay
Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
2.0 Poor
Apr 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2022
10 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
124 Thistlewaite St
+61 136139
166 Montague Street
+61 3 9699 7577
423-425 Malvern Road
+61 3 9699 7577
99 Spencer St
+61 3 8661 6000
Arrival Drive
+61 136139
Melbourne Ap
+61 3 9241 6100
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
+61 136139
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8.0 Very Good
May 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Friendly service, clean modern car.8.0 Very Good
Jul 2019
Pros:
Easy rental in a foreign countryCons:
My confirmation said Kluger but got smaller vehicle at check in8.0 Very Good
Jun 2019
Cons:
I did not get a receipt via email yet. When I asked for it, they told me that I‘ll get it via email.6 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
135 Kings Way
+61 426 922 963
590 Ballarat Road
+61 3 8318 1950
89 Franklin Street
+61 3 8633 0000
Southern Cross Station - Spencer St
+61 3 9920 6488
Tenancy 2 - 151 Kings Way
+61 396 692 480
Terminal Buildings
+61 3 9241 6800
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
6.0 Okay
Feb 2017
Pros:
Good service, and a nice car in the end but...Cons:
the original size of car shown on your website was not provided (shogun sport or similar). Instead was offered asx (2nd booking confirmation from you guys). I took one look and knew there wasn't enough luggage space as we had 2 large suitcases an, 2 carry on suitcases and 2 small bags. I know the size of a shogun sport. The only larger car they had (which we could get all our luggage into Was an exec (Merc e class). Although they 'did a deal' I still had to pay more than DOUBLE to get a suitable car to meet our needs for the trip (an extra $40 A DAY)!!! Just about to book a car for our trip to the states. Won't be using kayak to book with again. Europcar said this often happens with regards to class of car when booked through a third party.4.0 Mediocre
May 2024
2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
8.0 Very Good
Apr 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
7 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
114 Flinders St
+61 396 500 245
16 Tarmac Drive
+61 428 725 098
65 Queens Road
+61 395 252 764
Shop 3 / 8 Franklin St
+61 396 636 244
Tullamarine Airport
+61 393 384 044
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3.2 Poor
Jul 2019
Pros:
Friendly staffCons:
The surcharges should’ve been known at the beginning. There were many hidden fees that showed up on the final invoice that wasn’t explains. Also, the location was hard to find since they were a part of hertz — this caused many confusion.5 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
123 Collins St
+61 3 8633 3300
650 Chapel Street
+61 3 9201 8188
99 Spencer St Unit 27
+61 3 9206 2322
Arrivals Dr
+61 3 8855 5300
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
+61 3 9204 3910
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
Pros:
Staff was fine - but the car as advertised was NOT what was produced, which was acknowledged. But there was nothing to do by that point as we had to leave.Cons:
The car as advertised should be the car that is given. I gave up a cheaper reservation, closer to home for this one. Just wrong.6.8 Okay
Jan 2020
Pros:
The car was great and had no issuesCons:
I hired the car expecting to pay the quoted price on the website. Instead when I arrived to Avis with my itinerary in hand for the week ahead I was charged double by hidden fees for my being 23years old. Not a word was mentioned about by the website nor the staff until the keys were being handed to me and asked to sign the paper work. At that moment in time it’s too late to go through another rental agency or cancel plans so I had to bite the bullet. Please read all fine print and ask questions before you book.9.6 Wonderful
Mar 2019
Pros:
Pick up and drop off was easy, best service i've received so far in car rentals. Car imo wasn't worth the price but that could be negotiable but everything was good8.0 Very Good
Dec 2017
Cons:
Not clean. No air in tyres before giving to me2.0 Poor
Jul 2022
3 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
77 Queens Lane VIC Melbourne
+61 413 778 666
Flinders Street Railway Station, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC , Australia
+61 413 778 666
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
+61 1300 853 150
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2.0 Poor
Jun 2023
One location in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel
+61 3 9335 1177
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from£41/dayLocations in Melbourne
Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel
+61 3 9335 1177
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from£15/dayLocations in Melbourne
49-51 Inkerman Street
+61 6499 292 462
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3 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
+61 396 862 461
34 - 60 Little Collins St
+61 3 9087 6942
Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel
+61 3 9335 1177
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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YesCons:
Cheaper insurance could be betterOne location in Melbourne
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from£25/dayLocations in Melbourne
Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel
+61 134 733
Pullman on the Park East Melbourne
+61 134733
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8 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
135 Kings Way
+61 426 922 963
56-58 Clarendon Street
+61 396 692 480
95 St. Kilda Road
+61 399 535 780
Southern Cross Station, Spencer St
+61 399 206 488
Terminal Buildings Arrivals Drive, Melbourne Airport
61 3 92416800
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One location in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
96 Lambeck Dr, Tullamarine VIC , Australia
+61 404 879 666
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One location in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
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2 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
89 Franklin St
+61 3 8633 0000
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7 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
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4 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite Street
+61 386 330 000
34-60 Little Collins Street
+61 396 622 300
Melbourne airport
+61 393 345 455
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3 locations in Melbourne
from£22/dayLocations in Melbourne
324 Queensberry Street
+61 393 295 000
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from£17/dayLocations in Melbourne
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8.4 Very Good
Apr 2018
Pros:
Nice car, decent price and easy drop off and pickupCons:
I asked repeatedly for a response to my emails that I never received. Didn’t make me confident about changes to my insurance. Thankfully nothing happened10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2018
Pros:
Ease of booking and friendly staffCons:
KIA Sportage (just joking, it was ok)3 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
157 Mickleham Road Tullamarine
+61 383 366 100
535 Little Lonsdale Street Melbourne, VIC
+61 383 366 100
58 Franklin Street
+61 396 636 233
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3 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
29 Catalina Drive
+61 383 366 100
360-362 Murray Road
+61 396 636 233
58 Franklin Street
+61 396 636 233
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2 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
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2 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
118 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Australia
+61 3 8393 1891
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2 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
300 Plummer Street
+61 414 000 111
9 Morris St
+61 414 000 111
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Locations in Melbourne
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Locations in Melbourne
Serviced By Enterprise Redspot
+61 1300 466 663
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One location in Melbourne
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Locations in Melbourne
Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport, 10/14 Centre Rd
+61 134733
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Locations in Melbourne
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Locations in Melbourne
Terminal Buildings
+86 10 6064 1387
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Most popular agency | Bargain Car Rentals |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | £32/day |
Good deal | £26/day |
Some Melbourne car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Melbourne.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Melbourne car hire.
Pick-up location | Melbourne |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, People carrier, SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 128 |
Airport locations | 42 |
Popular agencies | Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast Car Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, Alpha, Alamo |