Great value rental cars from Ballarat’s most trusted car hire providers
The Victorian city of Ballarat is a historical hotspot situated just over 100 kilometres to the west of downtown Melbourne. Once a gold mining town, today historical relics of that period, including some impressive buildings, continue to attract curious visitors.
Compare car rental deals in Ballarat with VroomVroomVroom to find a competitive rate sourced from Australia’s leading car hire brands.
From $66/day
for 05 May - 10 May 2025
From $76/day
for 03 May - 08 May 2025
From $78/day
for 05 May - 10 May 2025
From $80/day
for 05 May - 10 May 2025
From $86/day
for 03 May - 08 May 2025
From $90/day
for 01 May - 04 May 2025Showing 6 of 18 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 30, 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 30 April, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Ballarat. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget, Europcar, Sixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Rav 4
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Avis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
Sixt
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty, Hertz
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Sixt, Europcar
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 30 April, 2025
Per day price range
30 Apr
$78
$78
$91
$91
01 May
$78
$78
$102
$102
02 May
$78
$78
$105
$105
03 May
$78
$78
$105
$105
04 May
$78
$78
$102
$102
05 May
$78
$78
$102
$102
06 May
$78
$78
$102
$102
Per day price range
30 Apr
$90
$90
$99
$99
01 May
$90
$90
$99
$99
02 May
$90
$90
$124
$124
03 May
$90
$90
$93
$93
04 May
$90
$90
$93
$93
05 May
$90
$90
$100
$100
06 May
$90
$90
$100
$100
Per day price range
30 Apr
$99
$99
$122
$122
01 May
$99
$99
$122
$122
02 May
$99
$99
$125
$125
03 May
$92
$92
$125
$125
04 May
$99
$99
$122
$122
05 May
$92
$92
$122
$122
06 May
$99
$99
$122
$122
Per day price range
30 Apr
$106
$106
$109
$109
01 May
$102
$102
$109
$109
02 May
$105
$105
$126
$126
03 May
$105
$105
$108
$108
04 May
$102
$102
$106
$106
05 May
$92
$92
$109
$109
06 May
$102
$102
$109
$109
Per day price range
30 Apr
$109
$109
$116
$116
01 May
$109
$109
$138
$138
02 May
$109
$109
$141
$141
03 May
$108
$108
$141
$141
04 May
$109
$109
$138
$138
05 May
$106
$106
$138
$138
06 May
$109
$109
$138
$138
Per day price range
30 Apr
$109
$109
$132
$132
01 May
$109
$109
$134
$134
02 May
$114
$114
$147
$147
03 May
$108
$108
$155
$155
04 May
$114
$114
$153
$153
05 May
$108
$108
$153
$153
06 May
$109
$109
$153
$153
Per day price range
30 Apr
$135
$135
$142
$142
01 May
$135
$135
$142
$142
02 May
$135
$135
$142
$142
03 May
$135
$135
$142
$142
04 May
$135
$135
$142
$142
05 May
$135
$135
$142
$142
06 May
$135
$135
$142
$142
Per day price range
30 Apr
$130
$130
$138
$138
01 May
$130
$130
$138
$138
02 May
$130
$130
$146
$146
03 May
$130
$130
$146
$146
04 May
$130
$130
$141
$141
05 May
$127
$127
$141
$141
06 May
$130
$130
$141
$141
Per day price range
30 Apr
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 May
$73
$73
$73
$73
02 May
$83
$83
$83
$83
03 May
$83
$83
$83
$83
04 May
$73
$73
$73
$73
05 May
$66
$66
$73
$73
06 May
$73
$73
$73
$73
Per day price range
30 Apr
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 May
$106
$106
$116
$116
02 May
$131
$131
$131
$131
03 May
$131
$131
$131
$131
04 May
$116
$116
$116
$116
05 May
$104
$104
$116
$116
06 May
$116
$116
$116
$116
Per day price range
30 Apr
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 May
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 May
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
03 May
$142
$142
$142
$142
04 May
$125
$125
$125
$125
05 May
$113
$113
$125
$125
06 May
$125
$125
$125
$125
Per day price range
30 Apr
$91
$91
$91
$91
01 May
$91
$91
$91
$91
02 May
$91
$91
$91
$91
03 May
$86
$86
$91
$91
04 May
$91
$91
$91
$91
05 May
$86
$86
$91
$91
06 May
$91
$91
$91
$91
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 30 April, 2025
Are you flying into Melbourne?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Drivers are advised to stay within the speed limit and must choose an appropriate speed for the driving conditions. Be aware of high-risk locations along Ballarat Road, such as McIntyre Road and Glencairn Avenue, which has a speed limit of 70 km/h.
Ballarat’s busiest months are typically February, June, and December. If you’re planning your visit for one of those months, be aware the traffic will be denser than normal.
Pay attention to the parking signs for any time limits or restrictions within Ballarat’s CBD to avoid fines. Your first hour of street parking in Ballarat is usually free, but parking from 9 am to 5 pm can cost up to AU$22.50.
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Ballarat and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.
You may use your overseas driver's licence and must carry it with you at all times if you wish to drive in Victoria. If your licence isn’t in English, you'll need to provide an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Make sure to compare fuel prices. According to The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), Ballarat is one of the cheapest places to buy petrol.
Car hire depots in Ballarat are marked on the map below.
1001 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC, 3350
Today • 7:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 4:45 PM
3.20 • 1 rating
1003 Howitt St, Wendouree VIC, 3355
Today • 7:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 4:45 PM
4.20 • 3 ratings
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC, 3355
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
17 Albert St, Ballarat VIC, 3356
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1001 Norman Street, Wendouree VIC, 3355
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
4.90 • 2 ratings
17 Albert St, Sebastopol VIC, 3356
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in Ballarat, Victoria
Prices start at AUD $78 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $142 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Ballarat.
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 $127 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Ballarat.
The highest-rated rental car in Ballarat is Suzuki Swift or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider in Ballarat, based on ratings by our customers.
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 Ballarat 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.
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Ballarat and drop it off at another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.
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