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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 December 08, 2023 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 08 December, 2023
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Ballarat. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
38%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
4
5
1 small
Budget, Avis
2
25%
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget
3
13%
Toyota KlugerFullsize SUV
5
5
2 small
Budget
4
13%
Hyundai i30Compact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
5
13%
Nissan X-TrailIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Budget
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Kona
5
5
1 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Avis, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget, Sixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Avis, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Sixt, Hertz
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
2 small
Budget
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Avis, Budget
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, Budget, Hertz
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, Sixt
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Sixt
Toyota Rav 4
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Avis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
Sixt
10 Pallet Curtainsider with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
22 Seat Bus
22
2
Thrifty, Hertz
25 Seat Bus
25
2
Thrifty, Hertz
2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray
5
4
Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
3.3 Metre Tipper Truck
3
2
Thrifty
43 Cubic Metre Van with Full Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
49 Cubic Meter Van
2
2
1 large, 1 small
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
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 08 December, 2023
Per day price range
08 Dec
$48
$48
$102
$102
09 Dec
$48
$48
$102
$102
10 Dec
$48
$48
$102
$102
11 Dec
$48
$48
$102
$102
12 Dec
$48
$48
$102
$102
13 Dec
$48
$48
$102
$102
14 Dec
$48
$48
$102
$102
Per day price range
08 Dec
$53
$53
$91
$91
09 Dec
$53
$53
$91
$91
10 Dec
$53
$53
$91
$91
11 Dec
$53
$53
$91
$91
12 Dec
$53
$53
$91
$91
13 Dec
$53
$53
$91
$91
14 Dec
$53
$53
$91
$91
Per day price range
08 Dec
$56
$56
$114
$114
09 Dec
$56
$56
$114
$114
10 Dec
$56
$56
$114
$114
11 Dec
$56
$56
$114
$114
12 Dec
$56
$56
$102
$102
13 Dec
$56
$56
$102
$102
14 Dec
$56
$56
$102
$102
Per day price range
08 Dec
$60
$60
$60
$60
09 Dec
$60
$60
$60
$60
10 Dec
$60
$60
$60
$60
11 Dec
$60
$60
$60
$60
12 Dec
$60
$60
$60
$60
13 Dec
$60
$60
$60
$60
14 Dec
$60
$60
$60
$60
Per day price range
08 Dec
$76
$76
$127
$127
09 Dec
$76
$76
$131
$131
10 Dec
$76
$76
$127
$127
11 Dec
$75
$75
$127
$127
12 Dec
$76
$76
$127
$127
13 Dec
$75
$75
$127
$127
14 Dec
$76
$76
$127
$127
Per day price range
08 Dec
$93
$93
$134
$134
09 Dec
$93
$93
$134
$134
10 Dec
$93
$93
$130
$130
11 Dec
$93
$93
$130
$130
12 Dec
$93
$93
$130
$130
13 Dec
$93
$93
$130
$130
14 Dec
$93
$93
$130
$130
Per day price range
08 Dec
$98
$98
$140
$140
09 Dec
$98
$98
$140
$140
10 Dec
$98
$98
$140
$140
11 Dec
$98
$98
$140
$140
12 Dec
$98
$98
$140
$140
13 Dec
$98
$98
$140
$140
14 Dec
$98
$98
$140
$140
Per day price range
08 Dec
$135
$135
$135
$135
09 Dec
$135
$135
$135
$135
10 Dec
$135
$135
$135
$135
11 Dec
$135
$135
$135
$135
12 Dec
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 Dec
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 Dec
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
08 Dec
$221
$221
$221
$221
09 Dec
$221
$221
$221
$221
10 Dec
$221
$221
$221
$221
11 Dec
$199
$199
$221
$221
12 Dec
$221
$221
$221
$221
13 Dec
$199
$199
$221
$221
14 Dec
$221
$221
$221
$221
Per day price range
08 Dec
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
09 Dec
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
10 Dec
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
11 Dec
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 Dec
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 Dec
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 Dec
$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 08 December, 2023
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.
17 Albert St, Sebastopol, Ballarat VIC, 3356
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
17 Albert St, Sebastopol, Sebastopol VIC, 3356
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1003 Howitt St, Wendouree VIC, 3350
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
3.80 • 2 ratings
1001 Howitt St, Wendouree VIC, 3350
Today • 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
3.20 • 1 rating
1001 Norman Street, Wendouree VIC, 3355
Today • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
5.00 • 1 rating
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 $48 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $140 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 between AUD $135 and AUD $221 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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