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Car rental rates in Geelong, Victoria
Geelong is a bayside city to the southwest of Melbourne and also the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. While you are in Geelong, be sure to explore the art deco boardwalk, sea baths and its colourful waterfront sculptures.
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Compact Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Mini Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Special
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $47/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from AUD $53/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from AUD $55/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Compact Monospace
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Intermediate Crossover
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from AUD $57/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 01, 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 01 September, 2026
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Geelong
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Limousine, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Geelong. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Geelong
Popular rental car models in Geelong last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
22%
$59$75
Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
Rent withBudget
2
22%
$60$121
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridEconomy SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withSixt
3
11%
$116$116
6 Cubic Metre VanCompact Commercial Van/Truck
2
2
Rent withThrifty
4
11%
$65$65
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
4 small
Rent withBudget
5
11%
$65$65MG3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar
Audi vehicles for hire in Geelong
Audi Q3 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
BMW vehicles for hire in Geelong
BMW X1
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford vehicles for hire in Geelong
Ford Everest
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford Ranger
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Honda vehicles for hire in Geelong
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Geelong
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Geelong
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Geelong
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
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 Geelong
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 Geelong
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Geelong
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Nissan vehicles for hire in Geelong
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru vehicles for hire in Geelong
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Geelong
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Tesla vehicles for hire in Geelong
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 Geelong
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota bZ4XElectric
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Hertz, Avis
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux
2
3
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
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
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Showing 10 of 19 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Geelong
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with 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
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Holden Caprice V
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersAvis
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar
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 01 September, 2026
Geelong daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$45
$84
02 Sep
$49
$88
03 Sep
$49
$88
04 Sep
$45
$94
05 Sep
$65
$94
06 Sep
$45
$88
07 Sep
$49
$88
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$51
$96
02 Sep
$57
$95
03 Sep
$58
$95
04 Sep
$53
$86
05 Sep
$68
$86
06 Sep
$55
$79
07 Sep
$57
$95
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$69
$112
02 Sep
$72
$113
03 Sep
$72
$113
04 Sep
$69
$113
05 Sep
$72
$113
06 Sep
$72
$113
07 Sep
$72
$113
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$53
$119
02 Sep
$59
$117
03 Sep
$60
$117
04 Sep
$55
$109
05 Sep
$70
$109
06 Sep
$57
$105
07 Sep
$59
$117
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$52
$130
02 Sep
$59
$127
03 Sep
$61
$127
04 Sep
$56
$127
05 Sep
$69
$127
06 Sep
$57
$127
07 Sep
$59
$127
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$56
$169
02 Sep
$62
$177
03 Sep
$63
$177
04 Sep
$59
$177
05 Sep
$73
$185
06 Sep
$62
$177
07 Sep
$62
$177
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$118
$152
02 Sep
$118
$192
03 Sep
$118
$192
04 Sep
$118
$215
05 Sep
$118
$215
06 Sep
$118
$192
07 Sep
$118
$192
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 Sep
$131
$131
03 Sep
$131
$131
04 Sep
$130
$152
05 Sep
$131
$131
06 Sep
$124
$131
07 Sep
$131
$131
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 Sep
$135
$140
03 Sep
$135
$140
04 Sep
$132
$141
05 Sep
$135
$140
06 Sep
$132
$140
07 Sep
$135
$140
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$131
$135
02 Sep
$131
$255
03 Sep
$131
$255
04 Sep
$131
$277
05 Sep
$131
$135
06 Sep
$131
$135
07 Sep
$131
$135
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 Sep
$189
$209
03 Sep
$189
$209
04 Sep
$180
$220
05 Sep
$199
$220
06 Sep
$180
$209
07 Sep
$189
$209
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$105
$110
02 Sep
$105
$116
03 Sep
$105
$116
04 Sep
$101
$135
05 Sep
$123
$135
06 Sep
$101
$116
07 Sep
$105
$116
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 Sep
$114
$126
03 Sep
$114
$126
04 Sep
$109
$146
05 Sep
$133
$146
06 Sep
$109
$126
07 Sep
$114
$126
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$54
$68
02 Sep
$60
$60
03 Sep
$61
$61
04 Sep
$56
$64
05 Sep
$70
$70
06 Sep
$58
$61
07 Sep
$60
$60
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$75
$76
02 Sep
$76
$76
03 Sep
$76
$76
04 Sep
$76
$76
05 Sep
$76
$76
06 Sep
$76
$76
07 Sep
$76
$76
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 01 September, 2026
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Local expert tips for hiring a car in Geelong
Toll payments
Discuss toll payment options with your vehicle supplier upon pick-up as there are a few tolls if driving to and from Melbourne to Geelong.
Peak hour traffic
While Geelong is less congested on the roads than Melbourne, be sure to allow some additional travel time when driving in the early mornings and evenings.
Parking
Parking in Geelong is easy with more than 4,700 off-street car parks and over 5,000 on-street parking spots in the CBD. Parking fees and time limits apply, so be sure to check the signs before leaving your vehicle.
Flexible one-way car rentals
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Geelong 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.
Watch your speed
The speed limit in built-up areas of the city is 50km/h and 100km/h on highways. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and conditions of the road.
Save on fuel cost
It’s important to return your hire car with a full tank of fuel to avoid extra fees. With so many service stations in Melbourne, it can be hard to know where to find the best deal on petrol. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our free fuel price comparison app.
Car rental depots in Geelong
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Geelong
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM13-15 Curtis Street, Victoria
Budget Geelong Downtown
View details4.0 (5)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Sat 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM152 Latrobe Terrace, Victoria
Europcar Geelong
View details3.6 (1)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM48 Mercer Street, Victoria
Hertz Geelong Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM18a The Esplanade South, Victoria
Sixt Geelong
View details4.8 (7)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM67 Douro Street, Victoria
Thrifty Geelong
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM18a The Esplanade South, Victoria
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Geelong, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Geelong?
For a rental period from 4 September to 9 September 2026, prices range from AUD $45 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $215 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Geelong.
What is the cheapest car rental in Geelong?
The cheapest car rental in Geelong for the rental period from 4 September to 9 September 2026 is a Mg 3 Core or similar from Europcar costing AUD $45 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 Geelong?
Based on our data from over 29,000 rental car bookings in Geelong over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 17 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Geelong?
The price of a minivan hired in Geelong from 4 September to 11 September 2026 ranges from AUD $131 to AUD $199 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Geelong.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Geelong?
The price of an electric rental car hired in Geelong from 6 September to 11 September 2026 ranges from AUD $124 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 highest-rated hire car in Geelong?
The highest-rated rental car in Geelong is Kia Stonic or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Geelong?
Sixt is our highest-rated car hire provider in Geelong, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Geelong?
Sixt is the cheapest car rental company in Geelong, with rates from AUD $49 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 Geelong?
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 Geelong 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 Geelong and drop off in another location?
You can pick up your hire car in Geelong and drop off at another location, however, keep in mind there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking.
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