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Compare car rental rates in Ballarat, Victoria
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. If your trip includes time in Victoria’s capital, explore our car rental in Melbourne for tips on tolls, drop-offs and depot locations.
Special
Mystery Car or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 12 Nov 2026
from AUD $54/day
Economy Car
Toyota Yaris or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 12 Nov 2026
from AUD $55/day
Compact Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 12 Nov 2026
from AUD $56/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 12 Nov 2026
from AUD $63/day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 12 Nov 2026
from AUD $66/day
Standard Car
Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 12 Nov 2026
from AUD $69/day
Compact Monospace
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 12 Nov 2026
from AUD $69/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray or similar
View offerTravel 08 Nov - 11 Nov 2026
from AUD $71/day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
View offerTravel 05 Nov - 12 Nov 2026
from AUD $73/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 02, 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 02 November, 2026
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- 27 Sep 2026ian p.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Central
- 01 Oct 2026michael m.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarWilliamtown Airport
- 13 Sep 2026grant w.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarPerth Airport
- 12 Aug 2026karl m.Booked: Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similarLaunceston Airport
- 17 Aug 2026kathleen p.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarBrisbane Airport
- 28 Aug 2026.Booked:
- 06 Aug 2026kylie w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarWilliamtown Airport
- 03 Sep 2026mary m.Booked: Mg 3 Core or similarMelbourne Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Ballarat
| 🚗 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. |
Car models commonly available in Ballarat City
Ford vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage HybridHybrid
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
MG vehicles for hire in Ballarat
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Nissan vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty
Toyota vehicles for hire in Ballarat
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, Budget
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HatchbackHybrid
5
5
1 large
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Avis
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Showing 10 of 19 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Ballarat
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
36 Cubic Metre Van with Full Tail Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Dual Cab Tray UTE 2WD
5
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip Dual Cab Tray 3T
5
2
ProvidersThrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar
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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 02 November, 2026
Ballarat daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
$56
$72
03 Nov
$65
$88
04 Nov
$65
$88
05 Nov
$55
$88
06 Nov
$65
$88
07 Nov
$65
$88
08 Nov
$65
$88
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
$63
$110
03 Nov
$74
$100
04 Nov
$74
$100
05 Nov
$63
$100
06 Nov
$74
$110
07 Nov
$74
$100
08 Nov
$74
$100
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
$69
$124
03 Nov
$81
$114
04 Nov
$81
$114
05 Nov
$69
$114
06 Nov
$75
$114
07 Nov
$72
$114
08 Nov
$75
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
$66
$85
03 Nov
$75
$124
04 Nov
$75
$124
05 Nov
$66
$124
06 Nov
$75
$124
07 Nov
$73
$124
08 Nov
$75
$124
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
$73
$146
03 Nov
$80
$138
04 Nov
$80
$138
05 Nov
$73
$138
06 Nov
$80
$143
07 Nov
$73
$138
08 Nov
$80
$138
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
$101
$166
03 Nov
$90
$148
04 Nov
$90
$148
05 Nov
$82
$150
06 Nov
$90
$166
07 Nov
$82
$148
08 Nov
$90
$148
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
$102
$145
03 Nov
$131
$138
04 Nov
$131
$138
05 Nov
$102
$138
06 Nov
$131
$138
07 Nov
$131
$138
08 Nov
$131
$146
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
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 Nov
$135
$203
04 Nov
$135
$203
05 Nov
$115
$203
06 Nov
$135
$226
07 Nov
$135
$226
08 Nov
$135
$203
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
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 Nov
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
04 Nov
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
05 Nov
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
06 Nov
$76
$84
07 Nov
$76
$84
08 Nov
$71
$78
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
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 Nov
$121
$133
04 Nov
$121
$133
05 Nov
$110
$133
06 Nov
$129
$142
07 Nov
$129
$142
08 Nov
$121
$135
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Nov
$69
$75
03 Nov
$75
$75
04 Nov
$75
$75
05 Nov
$69
$75
06 Nov
$75
$75
07 Nov
$73
$75
08 Nov
$75
$75
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 02 November, 2026
Melbourne Airport car hire
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).
Local expert tips for hiring a car in Ballarat
Watch your speed
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.
Peak hour traffic
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.
Parking
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.
Flexible one-way car rentals
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.
Don’t forget your licence
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).
Save on fuel cost
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 rental depots in Ballarat
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Ballarat
3.2 (1)1001 Howitt Street
Mon–Fri 07:00–16:45, Sat 08:00–12:45, Sun 09:00–12:45
Budget Car Rental Ballarat
4.2 (3)1003 Howitt St (Country)
Mon–Fri 07:00–16:45, Sat 08:00–12:45, Sun 09:00–12:45
Europcar Ballarat
5.0 (1)1007 Howitt Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, closed w/eStaff were very friendly. Car was is good condition. Everything explained well. Couldnt have asked for more. Thank you (Nicholas C. · Aug 2026)
Hertz Ballarat Downtown
N/A17 Albert St
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Sixt Ballarat
4.9 (2)1001 Norman Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30 (Fri to 18:00), Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 08:30–12:00
Thrifty Car Rental Ballarat
N/A17 Albert St
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Ballarat, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Ballarat?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 3 and 9 November 2026, prices range from AUD $65 per day for a Compact car to AUD $118 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Ballarat.
What is the cheapest car rental in Ballarat?
The cheapest car rental in Ballarat is a Compact car from AUD $65 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 3 and 9 November 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 Ballarat?
A minivan hired in Ballarat starts from AUD $130 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 3 and 9 November 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Ballarat.
What is the best car rental company in Ballarat?
Europcar is our highest-rated car hire provider in Ballarat, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Ballarat?
Budget is the cheapest car rental company in Ballarat, with rates from AUD $65 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 3 and 9 November 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 Ballarat?
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.
Can I pick up a car hire in Ballarat and drop it off in another location?
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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