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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.
Special
Mystery Car or similar
View offerTravel 15 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $51/day
Compact Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 15 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
View offerTravel 15 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $59/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 15 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $61/day
Standard Car
Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 15 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $63/day
Fullsize Car
Toyota Camry or similar
View offerTravel 15 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $67/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 14 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $72/day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
View offerTravel 15 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $75/day
Fullsize SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
View offerTravel 15 Sep - 22 Sep 2026
from AUD $79/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 12, 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 12 September, 2026
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- 05 Jul 2026des g.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarCanberra Airport
- 07 Sep 2026ling b.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 28 Jul 2026rhys g.Booked: Compact AutomaticGold Coast Airport
- 04 Sep 2026alice k.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarTownsville Airport
- 17 Aug 2026sol w.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarMelbourne Airport
- 16 Aug 2026claire t.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarAdelaide Airport
- 11 Aug 2026ross m.Booked: Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarPerth Airport
- 07 Aug 2026greg j.Booked: Honda Crv or similarSydney 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, Budget
Showing 10 of 11 vehicles
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 12 September, 2026
Bairnsdale daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$56
$75
13 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
14 Sep
$67
$74
15 Sep
$56
$74
16 Sep
$67
$74
17 Sep
$67
$74
18 Sep
$67
$74
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$61
$351
13 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
14 Sep
$81
$253
15 Sep
$61
$351
16 Sep
$81
$253
17 Sep
$81
$253
18 Sep
$81
$253
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$63
$90
13 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
14 Sep
$75
$90
15 Sep
$63
$90
16 Sep
$75
$90
17 Sep
$75
$90
18 Sep
$75
$90
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$59
$78
13 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
14 Sep
$72
$78
15 Sep
$59
$78
16 Sep
$72
$78
17 Sep
$72
$78
18 Sep
$72
$78
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$75
$101
13 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
14 Sep
$87
$101
15 Sep
$75
$101
16 Sep
$87
$101
17 Sep
$87
$101
18 Sep
$87
$101
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$79
$123
13 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
14 Sep
$107
$123
15 Sep
$79
$123
16 Sep
$107
$123
17 Sep
$107
$123
18 Sep
$107
$123
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$87
$181
13 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
14 Sep
$118
$169
15 Sep
$87
$169
16 Sep
$118
$169
17 Sep
$118
$169
18 Sep
$118
$181
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$131
$351
13 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
14 Sep
$131
$413
15 Sep
$96
$413
16 Sep
$131
$413
17 Sep
$131
$413
18 Sep
$131
$351
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$238
$294
13 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
14 Sep
$238
$238
15 Sep
$238
$238
16 Sep
$238
$238
17 Sep
$238
$238
18 Sep
$294
$294
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$86
$100
13 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
14 Sep
$86
$86
15 Sep
$86
$86
16 Sep
$86
$86
17 Sep
$86
$86
18 Sep
$100
$100
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$141
$181
13 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
14 Sep
$141
$141
15 Sep
$141
$141
16 Sep
$141
$141
17 Sep
$141
$141
18 Sep
$180
$180
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Sep
$141
$181
13 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
14 Sep
$141
$141
15 Sep
$141
$141
16 Sep
$141
$141
17 Sep
$141
$141
18 Sep
$180
$180
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 12 September, 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 rental period from 15 September to 22 September 2026, prices range from AUD $56 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $351 per day for an Intermediate Car. 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 for the rental period from 15 September to 22 September 2026 is a Mystery Car or similar from Budget costing AUD $51 per day. 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 from 15 September to 22 September 2026 costs AUD $96 per day before any added extras. 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 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 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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