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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.

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 11, 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 11 January, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Bairnsdale car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(5 reviews)
  • 06 Oct 2025

    The simplicity. Ease of choice, the benefits of low pricing especially for an electric vehicle.

    harvey c.
    Booked: Polestar 2 or similar
    Brisbane Downtown
    Polestar 2 or similar
  • 03 Nov 2025

    A user friendly website

    peter w.
    Booked: Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similar
    Brisbane City
    Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similar
  • 28 Oct 2025

    Quick and easy.

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    Booked:
  • 28 Oct 2025

    I think a little more info on what is included under the car details would be helpful.

    pennie w.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Sunshine Coast
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 02 Nov 2025

    easy and clear

    karen a.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    MG 3 or similar
  • 06 Nov 2025

    Price and ease of booking

    luke r.
    Booked: Cupra Formentor or similar
    Hobart Airport
    Cupra Formentor or similar
  • 18 Sep 2025

    Easy

    robert f.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Maroochydore Downtown
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 07 Oct 2025

    A bit hard to seek in Sydney town and not the airport, otherwise great

    anders e.
    Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similar
    Sydney City
    Mazda Cx3 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Bairnsdale

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots in Bairnsdale.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Bairnsdale

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Other vehicles for hire in Bairnsdale

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    4

    4

    Providers

    Budget, Avis

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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 11 January, 2026

Bairnsdale daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$74

$90

Tue

13 Jan

$74

$90

Wed

14 Jan

$74

$90

Thu

15 Jan

$74

$90

Fri

16 Jan

$74

$90

Sat

17 Jan

$74

$90

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$84

$253

Tue

13 Jan

$84

$253

Wed

14 Jan

$84

$253

Thu

15 Jan

$84

$253

Fri

16 Jan

$81

$130

Sat

17 Jan

$81

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$86

$124

Tue

13 Jan

$86

$124

Wed

14 Jan

$86

$124

Thu

15 Jan

$86

$107

Fri

16 Jan

$84

$107

Sat

17 Jan

$84

$107

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$84

$90

Tue

13 Jan

$84

$90

Wed

14 Jan

$84

$90

Thu

15 Jan

$84

$90

Fri

16 Jan

$78

$90

Sat

17 Jan

$78

$90

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$101

$107

Tue

13 Jan

$101

$107

Wed

14 Jan

$101

$107

Thu

15 Jan

$101

$107

Fri

16 Jan

$101

$107

Sat

17 Jan

$101

$107

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$113

$118

Tue

13 Jan

$113

$118

Wed

14 Jan

$113

$118

Thu

15 Jan

$118

$118

Fri

16 Jan

$113

$118

Sat

17 Jan

$113

$118

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$130

$192

Tue

13 Jan

$130

$192

Wed

14 Jan

$130

$192

Thu

15 Jan

$169

$192

Fri

16 Jan

$130

$404

Sat

17 Jan

$130

$404

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$141

$192

Tue

13 Jan

$141

$192

Wed

14 Jan

$141

$192

Thu

15 Jan

$192

$192

Fri

16 Jan

$141

$192

Sat

17 Jan

$141

$192

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$86

$86

Tue

13 Jan

$86

$86

Wed

14 Jan

$86

$86

Thu

15 Jan

$86

$86

Fri

16 Jan

$260

$260

Sat

17 Jan

$260

$260

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$141

$141

Tue

13 Jan

$141

$141

Wed

14 Jan

$141

$141

Thu

15 Jan

$141

$141

Fri

16 Jan

$280

$280

Sat

17 Jan

$280

$280

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

11 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

Mon

12 Jan

$141

$141

Tue

13 Jan

$141

$141

Wed

14 Jan

$141

$141

Thu

15 Jan

$141

$141

Fri

16 Jan

$280

$280

Sat

17 Jan

$280

$280

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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 11 January, 2026

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Car rental depots in Bairnsdale

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Bairnsdale Downtown

    Avis Bairnsdale Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–11:00, Sun Closed

    628 Princess Highway The Big Garage, Victoria

  • Budget Bairnsdale

    Budget Bairnsdale

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat 08:30–11:00, Sun Closed

    628 Princes Hwy The Big Garage, Victoria

  • Europcar Bairnsdale

    Europcar Bairnsdale

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–17:00, Sat 08:30–11:30, Sun Closed

    449 Princes Highway, Victoria

  • Hertz Bairnsdale Downtown

    Hertz Bairnsdale Downtown

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–12:00, Sun Closed

    629-631 Main St, Victoria

  • Thrifty Bairnsdale

    Thrifty Bairnsdale

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 09:00–12:00, Sun Closed

    629-631 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 $74 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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