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Colloquially known as Tullamarine Airport, Melbourne Airport (MEL) is located around 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, and is the largest and busiest airport in Victoria. VroomVroomVroom makes it easy to secure your hire car at Melbourne Airport — we’ll have your car waiting for you from the moment you step off the plane, whether you’re coming from the domestic or international terminals.
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Melbourne Airport pickup and return guideStandard Car
Standard Sedan
View offerTravel 26 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $49/day
Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $55/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $57/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $57/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $58/day
Economy Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $58/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $59/day
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $62/day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 24 Sep - 01 Oct 2026
from AUD $64/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 21, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 21 September, 2026
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- 20 Sep 2026michael h.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarMelbourne Airport
- 14 Sep 2026edward l.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarMelbourne Airport
- 11 Sep 2026giovanni d.Booked: Compact AutomaticMelbourne Airport
- 10 Sep 2026bernard w.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 08 Sep 2026cosimo g.Booked: Isuzu MU-X or similarMelbourne Airport
- 07 Sep 2026ling b.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 03 Sep 2026mary m.Booked: Mg 3 Core or similarMelbourne Airport
- 31 Aug 2026adrian k.Booked: Luxury Standard SUVMelbourne Airport
- 30 Aug 2026louise c.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Airport
- 27 Aug 2026trent n.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarMelbourne Airport
- 26 Aug 2026nigel n.Booked: Standard SUVMelbourne Airport
- 22 Aug 2026helen d.Booked: Hyundai Kona or similarMelbourne Airport
- 20 Aug 2026jamie c.Booked: Mystery Car or similarMelbourne Airport
- 17 Aug 2026sol w.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarMelbourne Airport
- 11 Aug 2026darko p.Booked: Compact Automatic HybridMelbourne Airport
- 10 Aug 2026joseph w.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarMelbourne Airport
- 10 Aug 2026bev b.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarMelbourne Airport
- 09 Aug 2026quang l.Booked: Compact SUVMelbourne Airport
- 04 Aug 2026jamie c.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 04 Aug 2026scott h.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Airport
- 30 Jul 2026fiona l.Booked: Kia Stonic or similarMelbourne Airport
- 29 Jul 2026james c.Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similarMelbourne Airport
- 28 Jul 2026andrew f.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarMelbourne Airport
- 23 Jul 2026paul t.Booked: Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)Melbourne Airport
- 22 Jul 2026jodie s.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 14 Jul 2026dorairaj e.Booked: Compact AutomaticMelbourne Airport
- 14 Jul 2026shelley b.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Airport
- 13 Jul 2026deborah g.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarMelbourne Airport
- 13 Jul 2026euan r.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similarMelbourne Airport
- 11 Jul 2026susan a.Booked: Compact AutomaticMelbourne Airport
- 10 Jul 2026grant b.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarMelbourne Tullamarine Airport
- 09 Jul 2026john p.Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similarMelbourne Airport
- 03 Jul 2026stephen e.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 28 Jun 2026paul r.Booked: Honda Hr-v Vi-x or similarMelbourne Airport
- 19 Jun 2026jacqueline d.Booked: Standard SedanMelbourne Airport
- 10 Jun 2026robert g.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Airport
- 02 Jun 2026catherine w.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarMelbourne Airport
- 02 Jun 2026thomas m.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 02 Jun 2026carol m.Booked: Toyota Hiace Van or similarMelbourne Airport
- 01 Jun 2026shpresa v.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarMelbourne Airport
- 31 May 2026gene h.Booked: Skoda Scala Select or similarMelbourne Airport
- 27 May 2026gail c.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarMelbourne Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Melbourne Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Convertible, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | 11 car rental depots at Melbourne Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Europcar, Everything Fleet, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Melbourne Airport
Popular rental car models at Melbourne Airport last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
14%
$43$87Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withEuropcar, Budget, Sixt, Redspot
2
11%
$112$283
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridIntermediate Car
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Rent withSixt, Avis, East Coast, Everything Fleet, Redspot, Thrifty
3
9%
$44$144MG3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot
4
8%
$52$364
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Redspot, Sixt
5
5%
$54$121
Volkswagen PoloCompact Car
5
5
1 small
Rent withRedspot
Audi vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Audi Q3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
AUDI SQ5 INC. GPS
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
BMW vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
BMW X3
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Tourneo Titanium X
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt
Honda vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Everything Fleet
Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Hyundai I30Hybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai i30 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Staria Load
3
4
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Isuzu vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Isuzu MU-X
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Kia vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Sixt, Redspot, Europcar, Everything Fleet, East Coast, Hertz
Kia Carnival HybridHybrid
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia EV5Electric
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
LDV vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)
12
4
10 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Mazda vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda Bt-50 Dual Cab Xs
5
4
1 large, 3 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-8
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mazda MX5 Roadster
2
2
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Mercedes Gle
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mercedes SUV GLC
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
3
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
MG vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
MG HS Excite
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
MG HS Vibe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Nissan X-TrailHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Polestar vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, East Coast, Thrifty
Skoda vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Skoda Octavia
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Skoda Scala Select
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Subaru vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Subaru Crosstrek
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Subaru Crosstrek HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Everything Fleet, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota bZ4XElectric
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, Sixt, East Coast
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Commuter
12
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot, Everything Fleet
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla GR
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
TOYOTA GR COROLLA
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux
2
2
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota Hilux - Tray
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux - tub
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)
2
4
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet, Sixt
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, East Coast
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot, Everything Fleet
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Sixt
Showing 10 of 31 vehicles
Volkswagen vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
Volkswagen Polo
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Other vehicles for hire at Melbourne Airport
2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray
5
4
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Seat Van
8
4
5 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact Automatic
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact Automatic HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab Tray UTE 2WD
5
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Holden Caprice V
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersAvis
Large SUV
7
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Luxury Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mini Countryman
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar, Redspot, Sixt, Hertz
Standard
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Showing 10 of 19 vehicles
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 21 September, 2026
Melbourne Airport daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy car
Price range over the past 12 months for a mini car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$49
$295
22 Sep
$62
$132
23 Sep
$62
$143
24 Sep
$55
$143
25 Sep
$64
$97
26 Sep
$61
$95
27 Sep
$59
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$57
$299
22 Sep
$67
$135
23 Sep
$67
$146
24 Sep
$57
$146
25 Sep
$69
$100
26 Sep
$66
$98
27 Sep
$63
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$49
$354
22 Sep
$61
$209
23 Sep
$67
$209
24 Sep
$50
$209
25 Sep
$65
$191
26 Sep
$49
$194
27 Sep
$54
$209
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$147
$169
22 Sep
$166
$166
23 Sep
$182
$182
24 Sep
$147
$154
25 Sep
$151
$151
26 Sep
$150
$151
27 Sep
$151
$151
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard elite SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate elite SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$58
$318
22 Sep
$77
$140
23 Sep
$77
$183
24 Sep
$58
$183
25 Sep
$80
$144
26 Sep
$76
$158
27 Sep
$72
$232
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$59
$409
22 Sep
$82
$211
23 Sep
$70
$224
24 Sep
$59
$202
25 Sep
$82
$158
26 Sep
$75
$187
27 Sep
$76
$256
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$81
$452
22 Sep
$107
$292
23 Sep
$104
$403
24 Sep
$85
$269
25 Sep
$75
$245
26 Sep
$79
$258
27 Sep
$76
$259
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$104
$502
22 Sep
$130
$310
23 Sep
$138
$326
24 Sep
$136
$301
25 Sep
$126
$283
26 Sep
$127
$284
27 Sep
$127
$284
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact monospace
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium passenger van
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize passenger van
Price range over the past 12 months for a special passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$69
$547
22 Sep
$247
$395
23 Sep
$268
$395
24 Sep
$184
$395
25 Sep
$209
$395
26 Sep
$209
$395
27 Sep
$303
$359
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$119
$338
22 Sep
$135
$252
23 Sep
$183
$278
24 Sep
$181
$357
25 Sep
$278
$429
26 Sep
$278
$427
27 Sep
$278
$278
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$77
$113
22 Sep
$108
$108
23 Sep
$108
$108
24 Sep
$74
$100
25 Sep
$97
$97
26 Sep
$83
$93
27 Sep
$80
$93
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$118
$470
22 Sep
$183
$470
23 Sep
$198
$470
24 Sep
$151
$470
25 Sep
$155
$470
26 Sep
$155
$470
27 Sep
$251
$470
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$140
$549
22 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Sep
$180
$549
26 Sep
$180
$549
27 Sep
$293
$549
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$136
$549
22 Sep
$212
$549
23 Sep
$230
$549
24 Sep
$174
$549
25 Sep
$180
$549
26 Sep
$180
$549
27 Sep
$293
$549
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
22 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Sep
$92
$112
25 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$84
$150
22 Sep
$86
$130
23 Sep
$86
$130
24 Sep
$84
$150
25 Sep
$98
$152
26 Sep
$98
$130
27 Sep
$86
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Sep
$119
$371
22 Sep
$251
$251
23 Sep
$171
$263
24 Sep
$133
$173
25 Sep
$151
$151
26 Sep
$127
$187
27 Sep
$140
$167
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 21 September, 2026
Car rental depots at Melbourne Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
4.1 (6)Arrivals Drive
Mon–Sun 05:00–23:59
Bargain Car Rentals Melbourne Airport
4.3 (49)3 Annandale Road
Mon–Sun 07:00–20:00
Budget Melbourne Airport
4.3 (84)Terminal Building (Metro)
Mon–Sun 05:00–23:59The car had just been washed and was still wet, and the lighting in the carpark was very dim, so it was impossible to ascertain any pre-existing damage to the car at pick up. (Anna R. · Aug 2026)
Dollar Melbourne Airport
N/AArrival Drive
Mon–Fri 06:00–24:00, Sat 07:00–22:00, Sun 07:00–24:00
East Coast Melbourne Airport
4.4 (57)2 Tarmac Dr
Mon–Fri 07:00–22:00, Sat 07:00–19:00, Sun 07:00–22:00
Europcar Melbourne Airport
4.2 (37)Terminal Buildings Arrivals Drive, Melbourne Airport
Mon–Sun 06:00–23:59Excellent experience, Thankyou so much, (Adrienne I. · Aug 2026)
Everything Fleet Melbourne Airport
4.6 (37)16 Howes Street
Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00
Hertz Melbourne Airport
4.4 (11)Arrival Drive
Mon–Fri 06:00–01:00, Sat 07:00–22:00, Sun 07:00–00:00
Redspot Melbourne Airport
4.7 (3)Ground Level - Car Rental Car Park Office, Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport,
Mon–Fri 06:30–23:30, w/e 07:00–23:30Good service (TIFFANY S. · Aug 2026)
Sixt Melbourne Airport
4.5 (116)Terminal Building Tullamarine
Mon–Sun 06:00–23:00
Thrifty Melbourne Airport
4.0 (8)Arrival Drive
Mon–Fri 06:00–24:00, Sat 07:00–22:00, Sun 07:00–24:00Disappointed that the amount that I had to pay wasn't the amount of the quote. Had to pay "airport taxes" on top of the quoted amount which made me very unhappy that it was not explained to me. (Lynette D. · Sep 2026)
Nearby Melbourne Airport
Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Melbourne Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Melbourne Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Melbourne Airport?
For a rental period from 28 September to 1 October 2026, prices range from AUD $46 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $273 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Melbourne Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Melbourne Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Melbourne Airport for the rental period from 28 September to 1 October 2026 is a Compact Automatic from Bargain Car Rentals costing AUD $46 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Melbourne Airport?
Booking your hire car at Melbourne Airport 10 days beforehand can save you over 22 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
Is it cheaper to rent an on- or off-airport rental car at Melbourne Airport?
Booking at an off-airport depot can be up to 30 per cent cheaper when compared to an on-airport depot at Melbourne Airport, based on our own daily rate checks across 2025. Learn more about on- and off-airport rentals here.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Melbourne Airport?
The price of a minivan hired at Melbourne Airport from 24 September to 1 October 2026 ranges from AUD $91 to AUD $341 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Melbourne Airport.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Melbourne Airport?
An electric rental car hired at Melbourne Airport from 28 September to 5 October 2026 costs AUD $62 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.
What is the highest-rated hire car at Melbourne Airport?
The highest-rated rental car at Melbourne Airport is Kia Sportage or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company at Melbourne Airport?
Redspot is our highest-rated car hire provider at Melbourne Airport, scoring an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Melbourne Airport?
Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest car rental company at Melbourne Airport, with rates from AUD $32 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Melbourne Airport?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at Melbourne Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
If I fly into Melbourne Airport, is it easier to collect a rental car from Melbourne City?
There are a few options to travel from Melbourne Airport to the city. SkyBus Express Bus provides services running between the airport and the city 24/7. Uber, taxis, and other ride-sharing options are also available for travelling between the airport and downtown Melbourne. If convenience is what you prefer, we recommend booking your hire car from an airport depot, but if you have time and are flexible, then collecting from the city centre or other suburban location may be a good option.
Is there a 24-hour rental car provider at Melbourne Airport?
There are no 24-hour rental car providers at Melbourne Airport, but selected brands are open until 12 midnight on most days.
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