The capital of Victoria, Melbourne, is one of Australia’s most populous and culturally diverse cities. Famous for its vibrant arts scene, sports culture, and excellent coffee, Melbourne is often ranked as one of the most liveable cities in the world. This city is also great for driving, so if you’re worried about how to drive in Melbourne, you’ve got nothing to worry about.
With Melbourne International Airport (MEL) around 20 km to the north of the CBD, the city also makes for an excellent base for a self-drive holiday. Lying to the west, the Great Ocean Road is one of the most famous drives in Australia, while to the east, Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory are excellent destinations for a selection of weekend road trips.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 15, 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 15 October, 2024
🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV, Ute and Wagon/Estate. |
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🔑 No. of depots | Nine car rental depots in Melbourne. |
✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
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17%
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Budget, Avis
2
10%
Mystery CarSpecial
4
4
Budget, Europcar, Enterprise
3
9%
Skoda ScalaIntermediate Car
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Enterprise
4
9%
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt, East Coast
5
8%
Hyundai i30Compact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Enterprise
Audi A3
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Audi A6
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Audi Q2
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Hertz
Audi Q7
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Hertz
BMW 2 Gran Coupe
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
BMW 3 series
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Ford Everest Trend
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
4
3 small
Europcar, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, East Coast
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
5
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Ev6Electric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
East Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget, Enterprise
LDV D90
7
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast
Mazda Bt-50 Dual Cab Xs
5
4
1 large, 3 small
East Coast
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
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mercedes-Benz V Class
8
2
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg 4 ExciteElectric
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg 5
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast
MG HS
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Mg Hs Vibe
5
4
4 small
Europcar
MG HS VIBE
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise
MG MG3
5
4
2 small
Enterprise
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Nissan Juke
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Peugeot 508s
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Skoda Kamiq
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise
Skoda Scala
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Enterprise
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt, Europcar
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Subaru Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt, Europcar
Suzuki Baleno
5
4
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Suzuki Swift
5
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla Model 3Electric
5
4
1 large, 2 small
East Coast
Tesla Model YElectric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 small
Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
East Coast, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota CH-R HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 large, 1 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hiace
2
2
Enterprise
Toyota Kluger
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser 300 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
7
5
2 small
Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
Europcar, East Coast
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise, Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
Sixt, East Coast
Toyota Yaris HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Cupra Ateca Vzx
5
5
1 small
Europcar
Cupra Born EvElectric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Cupra Formentor
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mystery Car
4
4
Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt
VW Tiguan
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
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Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 15 October, 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).
Consider if your travel route will include toll roads. There are several toll roads in Melbourne, including CityLink, which links the CBD and Melbourne Airport, and EastLink, which you’ll most likely drive if visiting the Mornington Peninsula. Make sure to discuss payment options with your vehicle provider upon collection.
If you are new to driving in Melbourne, the city’s peak traffic times are from 6:30 am to 9:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm. Allow for additional travel time when driving in Melbourne during these times.
Parking can be expensive in Melbourne. Check online for special offers or discounts, as pre-booking online will often be more affordable. We have listed parking providers at Melbourne Airport.
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Melbourne 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.
If you’re a tourist driving in the Melbourne CBD for the first time, please be aware of the trams. All cars must give way to them, and on intersections sharing tram lines, you may be required to make a “hook turn.” This is a turn unique to Melbourne where cars turning right do so from the left-hand lane.
It’s important to return your hire car with a full tank to avoid extra fees, but with so many service stations in Melbourne, it can be hard to know where to find the best value on petrol. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our free fuel price comparison app.
Car hire depots in Melbourne are marked on the map below.
Car Park Level 4, 123 Collins St, Melbourne VIC, 3000
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Shop 2/8 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic VIC, 3000
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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3.62 • 9 ratings
Shop 3/8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC, 3000
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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Grand Hyatt Hotel Level 4, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC, 3000
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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4.80 • 1 rating
34-60 Little Collins Street, Melbourne VIC, 3000
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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4.55 • 8 ratings
89 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC, 3000
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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3.60 • 1 rating
Shop 3/8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC, 3000
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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5.00 • 1 rating
Shop 10, 99 Spencer St, Docklands VIC, 3008
Today • 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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4.35 • 33 ratings
Shop 3/8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC, 3000
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4.26 • 7 ratings
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Whether you’re a local after a short rental, or a visitor chasing value for money, have a look at picking up at one of our many locations across Melbourne. With depots from the city to the suburbs, there’s sure to be a location that suits your needs.
On hiring a car in Melbourne, Victoria
Prices start at AUD $56 per day for an Intermediate Car, up to AUD $357 per day for a Standard Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Melbourne.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $79 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Melbourne.
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 $111 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Melbourne.
The highest-rated rental car in Melbourne is Kia Carnival or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider in Melbourne, 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 Melbourne 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.
Car rentals from Melbourne Airport (MEL) typically cost more than those from off-airport or downtown locations. This price difference is due to additional taxes and fees applied to airport rentals, which can significantly increase the daily rate compared to locations elsewhere in Melbourne.
A middle ground between airport convenience and downtown savings is using an off-airport rental provider. These companies operate near the airport and often offer shuttle services to their depots. This approach allows them to provide rental rates without airport surcharges while still offering more convenience than downtown rental locations.
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