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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.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 10, 2024 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 10 September, 2024
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Ballarat. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
33%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget
2
17%
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Budget
3
17%
Toyota Landcruiser PradoPremium SUV
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty
4
17%
Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar
5
17%
Toyota Rav 4Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Avis
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, 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, Sixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
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
5
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg 5
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mg Hs Vibe
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Nissan Juke
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Skoda Scala
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
Thrifty
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 small
Budget, Hertz, Avis
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
7
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
12 Pallet Curtainsider with lift
3
2
Hertz, Thrifty
12 Pallet Tray with Gate
2
2
Hertz, Thrifty
14 Pallet Curtainsider with Lift
3
2
Hertz, Thrifty
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
22 Cubic Metre Curtainsider
3
2
Hertz, Thrifty
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
6 Pallet Tray: Gates/dropsides
3
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
Dual Cab Tray UTE 2WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 12 Seat Bus
12
4
Thrifty
Mine Equip 4T Tray Dual Cab Tray
6
4
Thrifty
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip Dual Cab Tray 3T
5
4
Thrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
Europcar, Hertz
VW Tiguan
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
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 10 September, 2024
Per day price range
10 Sep
$72
$72
$98
$98
11 Sep
$72
$72
$98
$98
12 Sep
$72
$72
$98
$98
13 Sep
$66
$66
$100
$100
14 Sep
$72
$72
$100
$100
15 Sep
$66
$66
$98
$98
16 Sep
$72
$72
$98
$98
Per day price range
10 Sep
$88
$88
$93
$93
11 Sep
$88
$88
$93
$93
12 Sep
$88
$88
$93
$93
13 Sep
$88
$88
$93
$93
14 Sep
$90
$90
$93
$93
15 Sep
$90
$90
$93
$93
16 Sep
$88
$88
$93
$93
Per day price range
10 Sep
$100
$100
$122
$122
11 Sep
$99
$99
$122
$122
12 Sep
$99
$99
$122
$122
13 Sep
$92
$92
$122
$122
14 Sep
$99
$99
$122
$122
15 Sep
$92
$92
$122
$122
16 Sep
$99
$99
$122
$122
Per day price range
10 Sep
$104
$104
$106
$106
11 Sep
$104
$104
$106
$106
12 Sep
$104
$104
$106
$106
13 Sep
$104
$104
$106
$106
14 Sep
$106
$106
$106
$106
15 Sep
$106
$106
$106
$106
16 Sep
$104
$104
$106
$106
Per day price range
10 Sep
$105
$105
$128
$128
11 Sep
$105
$105
$138
$138
12 Sep
$105
$105
$138
$138
13 Sep
$105
$105
$141
$141
14 Sep
$109
$109
$141
$141
15 Sep
$106
$106
$138
$138
16 Sep
$105
$105
$138
$138
Per day price range
10 Sep
$106
$106
$132
$132
11 Sep
$106
$106
$134
$134
12 Sep
$106
$106
$134
$134
13 Sep
$105
$105
$147
$147
14 Sep
$114
$114
$147
$147
15 Sep
$108
$108
$134
$134
16 Sep
$106
$106
$134
$134
Per day price range
10 Sep
$135
$135
$176
$176
11 Sep
$135
$135
$176
$176
12 Sep
$135
$135
$176
$176
13 Sep
$135
$135
$192
$192
14 Sep
$135
$135
$192
$192
15 Sep
$135
$135
$176
$176
16 Sep
$135
$135
$176
$176
Per day price range
10 Sep
$130
$130
$138
$138
11 Sep
$130
$130
$138
$138
12 Sep
$130
$130
$138
$138
13 Sep
$130
$130
$138
$138
14 Sep
$130
$130
$138
$138
15 Sep
$130
$130
$138
$138
16 Sep
$130
$130
$138
$138
Per day price range
10 Sep
$73
$73
$73
$73
11 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
12 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
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
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
15 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
16 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
Per day price range
10 Sep
$86
$86
$106
$106
11 Sep
$86
$86
$106
$106
12 Sep
$86
$86
$106
$106
13 Sep
$98
$98
$120
$120
14 Sep
$98
$98
$120
$120
15 Sep
$77
$77
$106
$106
16 Sep
$86
$86
$106
$106
Per day price range
10 Sep
$125
$125
$174
$174
11 Sep
$125
$125
$174
$174
12 Sep
$125
$125
$174
$174
13 Sep
$142
$142
$205
$205
14 Sep
$142
$142
$205
$205
15 Sep
$113
$113
$174
$174
16 Sep
$125
$125
$174
$174
Per day price range
10 Sep
$99
$99
$99
$99
11 Sep
$99
$99
$99
$99
12 Sep
$99
$99
$99
$99
13 Sep
$99
$99
$99
$99
14 Sep
$99
$99
$99
$99
15 Sep
$99
$99
$99
$99
16 Sep
$99
$99
$99
$99
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 10 September, 2024
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 9am through to 5pm 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 drivers 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 will 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 St, Wendouree VIC, 3350
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
3.20 • 1 rating
1003 Howitt St, Wendouree VIC, 3350
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 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 $66 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $147 per day for a Fullsize 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 $130 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 off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.
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