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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 April 19, 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 19 April, 2024
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Monospace, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Ballarat. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
36%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
5
5
1 small
Budget
2
18%
Dual Cab 4WDFullsize Pick up Extended Cab
5
4
Thrifty
3
9%
Toyota YarisEconomy Car
5
5
2 small
Sixt
4
9%
Toyota PradoPremium SUV
7
5
2 small
Budget
5
9%
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Avis
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Kona
5
5
1 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget, Sixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
2 small
Budget
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
Thrifty
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Hertz, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
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
3 large, 5 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
12 Pallet Tray with Gate
2
2
Hertz, Thrifty
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray
5
4
Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty, Hertz
6 Pallet Tray: Gates/dropsides
3
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 large, 2 small
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 19 April, 2024
Per day price range
19 Apr
$76
$76
$80
$80
20 Apr
$76
$76
$80
$80
21 Apr
$76
$76
$80
$80
22 Apr
$72
$72
$80
$80
23 Apr
$76
$76
$98
$98
24 Apr
$72
$72
$98
$98
25 Apr
$76
$76
$98
$98
Per day price range
19 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
20 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
21 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
22 Apr
$88
$88
$91
$91
23 Apr
$88
$88
$91
$91
24 Apr
$88
$88
$91
$91
25 Apr
$88
$88
$91
$91
Per day price range
19 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
20 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
21 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
22 Apr
$70
$70
$102
$102
23 Apr
$98
$98
$102
$102
24 Apr
$70
$70
$102
$102
25 Apr
$98
$98
$102
$102
Per day price range
19 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
20 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
21 Apr
$104
$104
$104
$104
22 Apr
$104
$104
$104
$104
23 Apr
$104
$104
$104
$104
24 Apr
$104
$104
$104
$104
25 Apr
$104
$104
$104
$104
Per day price range
19 Apr
$117
$117
$117
$117
20 Apr
$117
$117
$117
$117
21 Apr
$107
$107
$117
$117
22 Apr
$104
$104
$117
$117
23 Apr
$107
$107
$117
$117
24 Apr
$104
$104
$117
$117
25 Apr
$107
$107
$117
$117
Per day price range
19 Apr
$120
$120
$130
$130
20 Apr
$120
$120
$130
$130
21 Apr
$120
$120
$130
$130
22 Apr
$90
$90
$130
$130
23 Apr
$120
$120
$130
$130
24 Apr
$90
$90
$130
$130
25 Apr
$120
$120
$130
$130
Per day price range
19 Apr
$133
$133
$140
$140
20 Apr
$133
$133
$140
$140
21 Apr
$133
$133
$140
$140
22 Apr
$133
$133
$140
$140
23 Apr
$133
$133
$140
$140
24 Apr
$133
$133
$140
$140
25 Apr
$133
$133
$140
$140
Per day price range
19 Apr
$127
$127
$135
$135
20 Apr
$127
$127
$135
$135
21 Apr
$127
$127
$135
$135
22 Apr
$127
$127
$135
$135
23 Apr
$127
$127
$135
$135
24 Apr
$127
$127
$135
$135
25 Apr
$127
$127
$135
$135
Per day price range
19 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
20 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
21 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
22 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
23 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
24 Apr
$99
$99
$99
$99
25 Apr
$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 19 April, 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
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 - 6:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 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 $70 per day for a Standard 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 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 off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.
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