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Bairnsdale is in East Gippsland and is an ideal starting point for exploring the Gippsland Lakes region, Mitchell River and beyond. The town is an easy three-hour drive from Melbourne.
Renting a car in Bairnsdale is easy with VroomVroomVroom. If you’re returning your vehicle or continuing your journey through Victoria’s capital, see our Melbourne car rental tips for helpful guidance.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2026
from AUD $67/day
Special
View offerTravel 30 Jan - 02 Feb 2026
from AUD $67/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2026
from AUD $70/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2026
from AUD $75/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2026
from AUD $77/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 31 Jan - 05 Feb 2026
from AUD $81/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
View offerTravel 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2026
from AUD $86/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2026
from AUD $87/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 02 Feb - 07 Feb 2026
from AUD $87/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 28, 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 28 January, 2026
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- 09 Jan 2026dennis s.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarSydney Downtown
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Bairnsdale
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Bairnsdale. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Bairnsdale
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersHertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Other vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Mystery Car
4
4
ProvidersBudget, Avis
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 28 January, 2026
Bairnsdale daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$74
$90
29 Jan
$74
$90
30 Jan
$74
$90
31 Jan
$74
$90
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$67
$96
03 Feb
$74
$96
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$84
$253
29 Jan
$84
$253
30 Jan
$81
$130
31 Jan
$81
$130
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$84
$253
03 Feb
$84
$253
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$86
$124
29 Jan
$86
$107
30 Jan
$84
$107
31 Jan
$84
$107
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$75
$124
03 Feb
$86
$124
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$84
$90
29 Jan
$84
$90
30 Jan
$78
$90
31 Jan
$78
$90
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$70
$108
03 Feb
$84
$108
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$101
$107
29 Jan
$101
$107
30 Jan
$101
$107
31 Jan
$101
$107
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$87
$116
03 Feb
$101
$116
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$113
$118
29 Jan
$118
$118
30 Jan
$113
$118
31 Jan
$113
$118
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$113
$146
03 Feb
$113
$146
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$130
$192
29 Jan
$169
$192
30 Jan
$130
$404
31 Jan
$130
$404
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$130
$192
03 Feb
$130
$192
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$141
$192
29 Jan
$192
$192
30 Jan
$141
$192
31 Jan
$141
$192
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$141
$413
03 Feb
$141
$413
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
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
29 Jan
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
30 Jan
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
31 Jan
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
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$238
$238
03 Feb
$238
$238
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$86
$86
29 Jan
$86
$86
30 Jan
$260
$260
31 Jan
$260
$260
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$86
$86
03 Feb
$86
$86
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$141
$141
29 Jan
$141
$141
30 Jan
$280
$280
31 Jan
$280
$280
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$141
$141
03 Feb
$141
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
28 Jan
$141
$141
29 Jan
$141
$141
30 Jan
$280
$280
31 Jan
$280
$280
01 Feb
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
02 Feb
$141
$141
03 Feb
$141
$141
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 28 January, 2026
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Car rental depots in Bairnsdale
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Bairnsdale Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–11:00, Sun Closed628 Princess Highway The Big Garage, Victoria
Budget Bairnsdale
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–11:00, Sun Closed628 Princes Hwy The Big Garage, Victoria
Europcar Bairnsdale
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–17:00, Sat 08:30–11:30, Sun Closed449 Princes Highway, Victoria
Hertz Bairnsdale Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–12:00, Sun Closed629-631 Main St, Victoria
Thrifty Bairnsdale
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–12:00, Sun Closed629-631 Main St, Victoria
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Bairnsdale, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Bairnsdale?
Prices start at AUD $67 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $253 per day for an Intermediate Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Bairnsdale.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Bairnsdale?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $141 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Bairnsdale.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Bairnsdale?
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 in Bairnsdale 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.
Can I pick up a car hire in Bairnsdale and drop it off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Bairnsdale and drop it off at another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.
How can I add a car seat to my booking in Bairnsdale?
Adding extras to your booking in Bairnsdale like a car seat, booster seat or GPS is easy with VroomVroomVroom. Simply select the extras you need in the display box during the booking process online or call our customer care team if you need to add something after booking.
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