
Great value rental SUVs from Melbourne’s most trusted car hire providers
Melbourne is a great starting point for road trips, and a rental SUV’s versatile build ensures that all your precious cargo is secured throughout your journey. If you’re planning to spend a few days driving along the Great Ocean Road or watch penguins up close on Phillip Island, consider hiring an SUV to make all your driving as comfortable as possible.
VroomVroomVroom’s car hire comparison service makes it easy to check SUV hire rental rates offered by reputable providers based in Melbourne, whether you’re picking up the car within the CBD or in the suburbs. You can start comparing prices with our intuitive search widget above or explore more options for car hire in Melbourne.
Compact SUV
Travel 13 Nov - 18 Nov 2025
from AUD $54/day

Intermediate SUV
Travel 13 Nov - 18 Nov 2025
from AUD $56/day

Economy SUV
Travel 11 Nov - 16 Nov 2025
from AUD $58/day

Fullsize SUV
Travel 11 Nov - 16 Nov 2025
from AUD $65/day

Standard SUV
Travel 13 Nov - 18 Nov 2025
from AUD $69/day

Compact Elite SUV
Travel 14 Nov - 17 Nov 2025
from AUD $96/day

Standard Elite SUV
Travel 13 Nov - 16 Nov 2025
from AUD $115/day

Premium SUV
Travel 14 Nov - 17 Nov 2025
from AUD $170/day

Premium Elite SUV
Travel 14 Nov - 17 Nov 2025
from AUD $221/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 08, 2025 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 November, 2025
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We’ve been a trusted brand in Australian car rental since 2001, helping millions of customers find the right car. Our knowledge and local insights are unparalleled.
With over 100,000 customer reviews averaging 4.8/5 and positive mentions in The Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Guardian, you know you’re in safe hands.
We bring you competitive rates from Australia’s most respected car hire providers, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty, all on one page.
Our friendly and helpful customer care team is just a phone call, email, or live chat away if you need any help with your booking.
You’ll get greater advantages from SUVs compared to smaller cars due to their capacity, safety features, and overall flexibility.
SUVs provide a number of benefits, including elevated seating for the driver which allows them to get a better scope of the road and to spot trams and pedestrians passing by.
While driving a wider vehicle requires extra caution in areas like the CBD's Federation Square or along single-lane roads to the Dandenong Ranges, SUVs are ideal for both inner city trips and longer drives to the countryside.
Melbourne escape: Melbourne is a perfect base for weekend road trips by SUV to the wineries, beaches, and nature.
Take a walk in the woods: A rental SUV is the ideal hire car for a weekend trip to the Dandenong Ranges; don't forget to give 1,000-Steps Walk a try.
The big one: Why fly to Sydney when you can spend two weeks driving from Melbourne to Sydney by SUV?


Rental providers in Melbourne offer fleets of rental SUVs that are variable in both size and capacity.
If you’re driving within the city proper, hire a compact SUV similar to the Mazda CX3 since they fare better on tight and busy roads.
Meanwhile, larger SUVs, including the Toyota Kluger and RAV4, are more suitable for family road trips, with their spacious interiors and high ground clearance offering a smoother and safer driving experience.
Do your research: Not all SUVs come equal, and it’s prudent to think about exactly what you need and then spend some time researching what sort of SUV works the best for you
Book early: The early bird gets the worm when it comes to SUVs in Melbourne. Be sure to book your SUV as early as possible to get the best range of vehicles to choose from — and at a more reasonable rate.

Audi Q2
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz

Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
Hertz

Audi Q7
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Hertz

Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
Europcar

Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast

Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Hyundai Venue
5
4
2 small
Europcar

Kia Sportage
5
5
2 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget

LDV D90
7
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast

Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty

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
4
3 small
Europcar

Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Mercedes Glc300
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast

MG HS
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise

Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Subaru Crosstrek
5
2
3 small
Europcar, Sixt

Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar, Sixt

Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Prado
5
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 Cross
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise, Sixt

Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
Sixt, East Coast

Haval JolionHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Showing 10 of 39 vehicles

Audi Q2
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz

Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
Hertz

Audi Q7
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Hertz

Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
Europcar

Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast

Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Hyundai Venue
5
4
2 small
Europcar

Kia Sportage
5
5
2 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget

LDV D90
7
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast

Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty

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
4
3 small
Europcar

Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Mercedes Glc300
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast

MG HS
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise

Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Subaru Crosstrek
5
2
3 small
Europcar, Sixt

Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz

Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
Europcar, Sixt

Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Prado
5
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 Cross
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise, Sixt

Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
Sixt, East Coast
Showing 10 of 11 vehicles

Haval JolionHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Per day price range
08 Nov
$72
$199
$72
$199
09 Nov
$70
$217
$70
$217
10 Nov
$76
$249
$76
$249
11 Nov
$58
$249
$58
$249
12 Nov
$61
$249
$61
$249
13 Nov
$54
$249
$54
$249
14 Nov
$62
$249
$62
$249
Per day price range
08 Nov
$81
$210
$81
$210
09 Nov
$79
$223
$79
$223
10 Nov
$95
$262
$95
$262
11 Nov
$63
$262
$63
$262
12 Nov
$66
$262
$66
$262
13 Nov
$56
$262
$56
$262
14 Nov
$65
$262
$65
$262
Per day price range
08 Nov
$96
$96
$96
$96
09 Nov
$69
$250
$69
$250
10 Nov
$106
$316
$106
$316
11 Nov
$65
$270
$65
$270
12 Nov
$76
$246
$76
$246
13 Nov
$69
$223
$69
$223
14 Nov
$74
$175
$74
$175
Per day price range
08 Nov
$250
$273
$250
$273
09 Nov
$215
$299
$215
$299
10 Nov
$239
$341
$239
$341
11 Nov
$248
$341
$248
$341
12 Nov
$238
$341
$238
$341
13 Nov
$179
$341
$179
$341
14 Nov
$170
$341
$170
$341
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 November, 2025
Are you flying into Melbourne?
Consider collecting your SUV from Melbourne airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Melbourne Airport (MEL).

Our providers usually enforce a toll charge policy, so be sure to discuss your payment options when you book.
Book your rental SUV as early as possible during peak seasons, school holidays, and long weekends. Booking in advance increases your chances of renting your desired car type or model and helps you avoid high rental costs.
Parking can be expensive in Melbourne, so make sure to check online for special offers or discounts, as many parking operators will offer a lower price for pre-booking online. We have listed down some options if you need to park at Melbourne Airport.
If you’re driving out of Melbourne, note that SUV rental providers do not allow their vehicles to be driven on unsealed roads. This rule includes 4WD SUVs.
Providers usually permit drivers of at least 21 years old to hire an SUV, but it’s best to check with your rental provider whether your desired model is only available to drivers 25 and above.
SUVs often have a higher fuel consumption than compact cars, so plan your budget accordingly.
On hiring an SUV in Melbourne
Prices start at AUD $50 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $341 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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 between AUD $139 and AUD $334 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Melbourne.
The highest-rated rental car in Melbourne is Toyota Camry 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.
You’ll need a full driving licence that’s been issued 12 months prior to your booking, an International Driving Permit if you’re holding a non-English driving licence, and a credit card to make a security deposit and pay for the rental. You may be able to use an Australian-issued digital driving licence when renting an SUV in Melbourne.
Yes, SUVs have large capacities and reinforced designs that are good for family safety and comfort that are especially helpful during long drives along the Great Ocean Road, for example. When renting an SUV for your family trips, remember to choose an SUV with enough seats for all your family members. Our providers offer SUVs with up to eight seats, and in our booking portal, you can change the filter to only show SUV models with the number of seats you need.
Typically, your car rental booking comes with a basic level of insurance. Purchase excess insurance and excess reduction products from Prosura and other providers to further protect you from potentially high costs in the case of a road accident or other incidents.
Providers may impose a mileage limit on their rental vehicles. When booking your SUV rental, check if there is a mileage limit with your provider. If there is, consider unlimited kilometres for additional peace of mind.
The SUV model you book depends on availability. While you can request for a specific vehicle model, we cannot guarantee that your desired vehicle is available. In case your chosen model is unavailable, our providers will offer you an SUV most similar to your preferred model.
Yes, our providers’ return fuel policy is applicable to rental SUVs. Unless you have pre-purchased fuel, you must refuel your SUV rental before returning it. Otherwise, you will be asked to shoulder extra fuel charges at the end of your rental.
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