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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.


Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable rental car in Bairnsdale a breeze. With our easy-to-use search form you can find and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.

  • HertzCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $67/day

    for 07 Jul - 12 Jul 2025
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  • HertzEconomy SUV
    Economy SUV

    From $70/day

    for 07 Jul - 12 Jul 2025
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  • HertzIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $70/day

    for 07 Jul - 10 Jul 2025
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  • HertzStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $75/day

    for 07 Jul - 12 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzIntermediate Pick up (single/extended cab)
    Intermediate Pick up (single/extended cab)

    From $75/day

    for 05 Jul - 08 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $77/day

    for 07 Jul - 12 Jul 2025
    View offer

Showing 6 of 18 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 04, 2025 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 04 July, 2025

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

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

    Easy way of booking a hire vehicle

    amanda r.
    Booked: Kia Picanto or similar
    Sunshine Coast
    Kia Picanto or similar
  • 12 Jun 2025

    Smooth

    jamey c.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 24 Apr 2025

    All good

    marica r.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Sydney Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 29 Apr 2025

    process was easy

    graham d.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Exmouth City
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 04 May 2025

    Excellent and intuitive

    robert e.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Port Lincoln Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 15 Apr 2025

    Smooth each time

    theophilus d.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
  • 15 Apr 2025

    Easy to navigate and add options

    tracy m.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 15 Apr 2025

    Easy to do

    shannon g.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Kia Sportage 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

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Avis

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 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

    Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    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

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    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, Hertz

    36 Cubic Metre Van with Full Tail Lift

    36 Cubic Metre Van with Full Tail Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    3

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 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

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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 04 July, 2025

Bairnsdale daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$90

$144

Sat

05 Jul

$90

$144

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$67

$96

Tue

08 Jul

$96

$96

Wed

09 Jul

$67

$96

Thu

10 Jul

$96

$96

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$96

$130

Sat

05 Jul

$96

$130

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$70

$101

Tue

08 Jul

$70

$101

Wed

09 Jul

$70

$101

Thu

10 Jul

$70

$101

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$107

$167

Sat

05 Jul

$107

$167

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$75

$114

Tue

08 Jul

$107

$135

Wed

09 Jul

$75

$135

Thu

10 Jul

$107

$135

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$107

$176

Sat

05 Jul

$107

$176

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$70

$113

Tue

08 Jul

$100

$113

Wed

09 Jul

$70

$113

Thu

10 Jul

$100

$113

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$180

$180

Sat

05 Jul

$180

$180

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$87

$116

Tue

08 Jul

$116

$141

Wed

09 Jul

$87

$141

Thu

10 Jul

$116

$141

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$303

$303

Sat

05 Jul

$303

$303

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$123

$146

Tue

08 Jul

$146

$209

Wed

09 Jul

$123

$209

Thu

10 Jul

$146

$209

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$404

$404

Sat

05 Jul

$404

$404

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$169

$169

Tue

08 Jul

$169

$238

Wed

09 Jul

$169

$238

Thu

10 Jul

$169

$238

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$396

$396

Sat

05 Jul

$396

$396

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$169

$169

Tue

08 Jul

$169

$261

Wed

09 Jul

$169

$261

Thu

10 Jul

$169

$261

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$253

$253

Sat

05 Jul

$253

$253

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$238

$238

Tue

08 Jul

$238

$238

Wed

09 Jul

$238

$238

Thu

10 Jul

$238

$238

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$75

$75

Sat

05 Jul

$75

$75

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$86

$86

Tue

08 Jul

$86

$86

Wed

09 Jul

$86

$86

Thu

10 Jul

$86

$86

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$101

$101

Sat

05 Jul

$101

$101

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$141

$141

Tue

08 Jul

$141

$141

Wed

09 Jul

$141

$141

Thu

10 Jul

$141

$141

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

04 Jul

$101

$101

Sat

05 Jul

$101

$101

Sun

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$141

$141

Tue

08 Jul

$141

$141

Wed

09 Jul

$141

$141

Thu

10 Jul

$141

$141

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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 04 July, 2025

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Car rental depots in Bairnsdale

Car hire depots in Bairnsdale are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Bairnsdale Downtown

    628 Princess Highway The Big Garage, Bairnsdale VIC, 3875

    Today •8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    sunday

    Closed

  • Budget Bairnsdale

    628 Princes Hwy The Big Garage, Bairnsdale VIC, 3875

    Today •8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 11:00 AM

    sunday

    Closed

  • Europcar Bairnsdale

    449 Princes Highway, Bairnsdale VIC, 3875

    Today •8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

    sunday

    Closed

  • Hertz Bairnsdale Downtown

    629-631 Main St, Bairnsdale, Vic VIC, 3875

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Bairnsdale

    629-631 Main St, Bairnsdale VIC, 3875

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    Closed

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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 $169 per day for a Premium SUV. 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 between AUD $169 and AUD $238 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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