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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
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from AUD $67/day
Special
Mystery Car or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from AUD $67/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from AUD $72/day
Standard Car
Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from AUD $75/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from AUD $77/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
View offerTravel 13 Oct - 18 Oct 2026
from AUD $81/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD or similar
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $86/day
Fullsize Car
Toyota Camry Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from AUD $87/day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX5 or similar
View offerTravel 09 Oct - 12 Oct 2026
from AUD $87/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 08, 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 08 October, 2026
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- 22 Jun 2026stephen a.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarSydney Airport
- 14 Jul 2026paul r.Booked: Mazda CX3 or similarBrisbane Domestic Airport
- 09 Jul 2026shirley t.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarCairns Airport
- 07 Jul 2026karene c.Booked: Hyundai Staria or similarAdelaide Airport
- 14 Jul 2026stanley michael r.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarSouthport
- 10 Jun 2026robert g.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Airport
- 28 Jun 2026paul r.Booked: Honda Hr-v Vi-x or similarMelbourne Airport
- 05 Jul 2026peter b.Booked: Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarCairns Airport
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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
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
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
3
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Hilux
2
3
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Kluger
7
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Yaris
4
5
1 large
ProvidersAvis
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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
5
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 08 October, 2026
Bairnsdale daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$56
$75
09 Oct
$67
$74
10 Oct
$67
$74
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$67
$74
13 Oct
$67
$74
14 Oct
$67
$74
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$61
$351
09 Oct
$81
$253
10 Oct
$81
$253
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$81
$253
13 Oct
$81
$253
14 Oct
$81
$253
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$63
$90
09 Oct
$75
$90
10 Oct
$75
$90
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$75
$90
13 Oct
$75
$90
14 Oct
$75
$90
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$59
$78
09 Oct
$72
$78
10 Oct
$72
$78
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$72
$78
13 Oct
$72
$78
14 Oct
$72
$78
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$75
$101
09 Oct
$87
$101
10 Oct
$87
$101
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$87
$101
13 Oct
$87
$101
14 Oct
$87
$101
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$79
$123
09 Oct
$107
$123
10 Oct
$107
$123
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$107
$123
13 Oct
$107
$123
14 Oct
$107
$123
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$87
$169
09 Oct
$118
$181
10 Oct
$118
$181
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$118
$169
13 Oct
$118
$169
14 Oct
$118
$169
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$351
$413
09 Oct
$351
$351
10 Oct
$351
$351
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$413
$413
13 Oct
$413
$413
14 Oct
$413
$413
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$238
$238
09 Oct
$294
$294
10 Oct
$294
$294
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$238
$238
13 Oct
$238
$238
14 Oct
$238
$238
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$86
$86
09 Oct
$100
$100
10 Oct
$100
$100
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$86
$86
13 Oct
$86
$86
14 Oct
$86
$86
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$141
$141
09 Oct
$180
$180
10 Oct
$180
$180
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$141
$141
13 Oct
$141
$141
14 Oct
$141
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Oct
$141
$141
09 Oct
$180
$180
10 Oct
$180
$180
11 Oct
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
12 Oct
$141
$141
13 Oct
$141
$141
14 Oct
$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 08 October, 2026
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Car rental depots in Bairnsdale
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Bairnsdale Downtown
N/A628 Princess Highway The Big Garage
Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–11:00, closed Sun
Budget Bairnsdale
N/A628 Princes Hwy The Big Garage
Mon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–11:00, closed Sun
Europcar Bairnsdale
N/A449 Princes Highway
Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00, Sat 08:30–11:30, closed Sun
Hertz Bairnsdale Downtown
N/A629-631 Main St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–12:00, closed Sun
Thrifty Bairnsdale
N/A629-631 Main St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–12:00, closed Sun
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Bairnsdale, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Bairnsdale?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026, prices range from AUD $67 per day for a Compact car to AUD $107 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Bairnsdale.
What is the cheapest car rental in Bairnsdale?
The cheapest car rental in Bairnsdale is a Compact car from AUD $67 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Bairnsdale?
A minivan hired in Bairnsdale starts from AUD $238 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Bairnsdale.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Bairnsdale?
Hertz is the cheapest car rental company in Bairnsdale, with rates from AUD $67 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 9 and 15 October 2026. 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 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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