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Car rental rates in Clayton, Victoria
An easy 30-minute drive southeast of Melbourne CBD, Clayton is a busy urban hub known for its excellent restaurants, boutique shopping, and bustling nightlife scene.
Hiring a car in Clayton is simple with VroomVroomVroom’s easy-to-use search tool. Driving across the metro area? Read our Melbourne car hire tips for advice on local routes and depots.
Intermediate Crossover
Subaru Crosstrek or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $43/day
Economy Car
Toyota Yaris or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $47/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $49/day
Compact Monospace
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $51/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 04, 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 04 September, 2026
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- 01 Jul 2026deirdre b.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarDarwin Airport
- 10 Jul 2026john s.Booked: Compact SUVSunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
- 10 Jul 2026anne d.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarPerth Airport
- 24 Jun 2026karyn m.Booked: Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similarLaunceston Airport
- 30 Jun 2026naseema m.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarFyshwick
- 04 Jul 2026trudy g.Booked: Toyota Hilux or similarBrisbane Airport
- 23 Jul 2026robert m.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarPerth Downtown
- 07 Jul 2026karene c.Booked: Hyundai Staria or similarAdelaide Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Clayton
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Clayton. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Clayton
Audi vehicles for hire in Clayton
Audi Q2
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q2
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q3 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
BMW vehicles for hire in Clayton
BMW X1
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford vehicles for hire in Clayton
Ford Everest
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar
Ford Ranger
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Clayton
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Clayton
Hyundai I30Hybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Clayton
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers
6
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Clayton
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Clayton
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Clayton
Mercedes EQA 350Electric
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mercedes SUV GLC
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes-Benz GLC350c Plug-in HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
MG vehicles for hire in Clayton
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Clayton
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Nissan vehicles for hire in Clayton
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan X Trail Stl
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Polestar vehicles for hire in Clayton
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Subaru vehicles for hire in Clayton
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru Liberty
5
4
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Subaru Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Clayton
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla vehicles for hire in Clayton
Tesla Model 3Electric
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Tesla Model YElectric
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Tesla Model Y LElectric
6
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota vehicles for hire in Clayton
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota bZ4XElectric
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersBudget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
TOYOTA GR COROLLA
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Hilux
2
3
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Other vehicles for hire in Clayton
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Jimny XL
4
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar, 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 04 September, 2026
Clayton daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$45
$79
05 Sep
$48
$63
06 Sep
$48
$63
07 Sep
$45
$63
08 Sep
$48
$63
09 Sep
$48
$63
10 Sep
$48
$63
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$47
$80
05 Sep
$52
$63
06 Sep
$52
$63
07 Sep
$47
$63
08 Sep
$52
$63
09 Sep
$51
$63
10 Sep
$52
$63
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$55
$99
05 Sep
$60
$99
06 Sep
$60
$99
07 Sep
$55
$99
08 Sep
$60
$99
09 Sep
$60
$99
10 Sep
$60
$99
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$49
$82
05 Sep
$52
$63
06 Sep
$52
$63
07 Sep
$49
$63
08 Sep
$52
$63
09 Sep
$52
$63
10 Sep
$52
$71
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$43
$79
05 Sep
$43
$72
06 Sep
$43
$72
07 Sep
$43
$72
08 Sep
$43
$72
09 Sep
$43
$72
10 Sep
$43
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$46
$179
05 Sep
$46
$179
06 Sep
$46
$179
07 Sep
$46
$179
08 Sep
$46
$179
09 Sep
$46
$179
10 Sep
$46
$179
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$88
$229
05 Sep
$113
$229
06 Sep
$113
$229
07 Sep
$88
$229
08 Sep
$113
$229
09 Sep
$112
$229
10 Sep
$113
$229
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 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
05 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
06 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
07 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
08 Sep
$98
$98
09 Sep
$98
$98
10 Sep
$98
$98
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 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
05 Sep
$76
$76
06 Sep
$76
$76
07 Sep
$76
$86
08 Sep
$76
$76
09 Sep
$76
$76
10 Sep
$76
$76
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$111
$126
05 Sep
$111
$136
06 Sep
$111
$133
07 Sep
$111
$136
08 Sep
$111
$130
09 Sep
$111
$130
10 Sep
$111
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$110
$140
05 Sep
$129
$140
06 Sep
$129
$140
07 Sep
$108
$140
08 Sep
$129
$140
09 Sep
$129
$140
10 Sep
$129
$133
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$210
$220
05 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
06 Sep
$163
$163
07 Sep
$103
$164
08 Sep
$163
$163
09 Sep
$163
$164
10 Sep
$163
$163
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$193
$239
05 Sep
$204
$204
06 Sep
$239
$239
07 Sep
$193
$239
08 Sep
$239
$239
09 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
10 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$82
$91
05 Sep
$91
$110
06 Sep
$91
$110
07 Sep
$82
$112
08 Sep
$91
$107
09 Sep
$91
$112
10 Sep
$91
$107
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 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
05 Sep
$115
$115
06 Sep
$115
$115
07 Sep
$105
$115
08 Sep
$115
$115
09 Sep
$115
$115
10 Sep
$115
$115
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$51
$52
05 Sep
$52
$52
06 Sep
$52
$52
07 Sep
$51
$52
08 Sep
$52
$52
09 Sep
$52
$52
10 Sep
$52
$52
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$59
$61
05 Sep
$59
$59
06 Sep
$59
$59
07 Sep
$59
$61
08 Sep
$59
$59
09 Sep
$59
$60
10 Sep
$59
$59
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 04 September, 2026
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Regional airports near Clayton
Car rental depots in Clayton
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Budget Clayton (southeast Melbourne)
N/ACnr Princes Hwy & Mcnaughton
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00 (Fri to 17:30), Sat 07:30–15:00, Sun 08:00–15:00
Europcar Melbourne Clayton
N/A2093-2097 Princes Hwy
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–13:00
Hertz Clayton Downtown
N/A2211 Dandenong Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–12:00
Sixt Clayton
N/A2137 Princes Highway
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 08:00–11:00
Thrifty Clayton
N/A2211 Dandenong Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–12:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Clayton, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Clayton?
For a rental period from 7 September to 14 September 2026, prices range from AUD $45 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $142 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Clayton.
What is the cheapest car rental in Clayton?
The cheapest car rental in Clayton for the rental period from 7 September to 12 September 2026 is a Subaru Crosstrek or similar from Sixt costing AUD $43 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Clayton?
Based on our data from over 26,900 rental car bookings in Clayton over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 12 days beforehand can save you over 7 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Clayton?
The price of a minivan hired in Clayton from 7 September to 14 September 2026 ranges from AUD $97 to AUD $152 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Clayton.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Clayton?
The price of an electric rental car hired in Clayton from 7 September to 12 September 2026 ranges from AUD $76 to AUD $135 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Clayton?
Sixt is the cheapest car rental company in Clayton, with rates from AUD $43 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. 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 Clayton?
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 Clayton 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 Clayton and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Clayton and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.
Is there free parking in Clayton?
You can park your hire car for free (two-hour limit) at Clayton Station. To access the station, you may use the entrance located on Clayton Road while entry from Haughton Road is via the existing pedestrian crossing on Clayton Road.
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