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Car rental rates in Preston, Victoria
Preston is a suburb of Melbourne located nine kilometres drive north of the city CBD. Offering a quieter stay than somewhere more downtown, Preston is also just a twenty minute drive from Melbourne Airport.
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Compact Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 03 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $50/day
Economy Car
Toyota Yaris or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 10 Sep 2026
from AUD $53/day
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 10 Sep 2026
from AUD $53/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $58/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 07 Sep 2026
from AUD $59/day
Special
Mystery Car or similar
View offerTravel 03 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $59/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 07 Sep 2026
from AUD $60/day
Compact Monospace
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $61/day
Standard Car
Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 03 Sep - 06 Sep 2026
from AUD $63/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 02, 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 02 September, 2026
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- 25 Aug 2026matt v.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarSydney Airport
- 25 Aug 2026glenn h.Booked: Compact SUVSydney Airport
- 28 Aug 2026.Booked:
- 06 Aug 2026kylie w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarWilliamtown Airport
- 03 Jul 2026stephen e.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 02 Aug 2026tharindu f.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarTownsville Airport
- 27 Jul 2026brian w.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarSydney Mascot
- 30 Jun 2026clive b.Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similarProserpine Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Preston
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Preston. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Preston
Popular rental car models in Preston last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
30%
$54$61Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
2
20%
$82$185
Toyota RAV4 HybridIntermediate SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
3
10%
$249$249
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
3 large, 5 small
Rent withSixt
4
10%
$55$55Kia PicantoMini Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withSixt
5
10%
$65$65
Mitsubishi Eclipse CrossIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withSixt
Audi vehicles for hire in Preston
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 Preston
BMW X1
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford vehicles for hire in Preston
Ford Everest
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford Ranger
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Preston
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Preston
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, Avis, 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 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
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Preston
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Preston
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Preston
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
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Preston
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Nissan vehicles for hire in Preston
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan X Trail Stl
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Subaru vehicles for hire in Preston
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 Preston
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis
Tesla vehicles for hire in Preston
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 Preston
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
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, 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
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
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
ProvidersAvis, Budget
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
Showing 10 of 22 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Preston
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, 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 02 September, 2026
Preston daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$50
$77
03 Sep
$50
$72
04 Sep
$50
$72
05 Sep
$50
$72
06 Sep
$50
$72
07 Sep
$50
$72
08 Sep
$50
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$58
$77
03 Sep
$59
$72
04 Sep
$59
$72
05 Sep
$58
$72
06 Sep
$59
$72
07 Sep
$58
$72
08 Sep
$59
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$63
$99
03 Sep
$63
$99
04 Sep
$63
$99
05 Sep
$63
$99
06 Sep
$63
$99
07 Sep
$63
$99
08 Sep
$63
$99
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$59
$85
03 Sep
$63
$80
04 Sep
$59
$80
05 Sep
$59
$80
06 Sep
$63
$80
07 Sep
$59
$80
08 Sep
$59
$80
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$66
$100
03 Sep
$70
$94
04 Sep
$66
$94
05 Sep
$66
$94
06 Sep
$70
$94
07 Sep
$64
$94
08 Sep
$64
$94
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$69
$179
03 Sep
$74
$203
04 Sep
$69
$179
05 Sep
$69
$179
06 Sep
$74
$203
07 Sep
$69
$179
08 Sep
$69
$179
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$88
$229
03 Sep
$89
$229
04 Sep
$89
$229
05 Sep
$88
$229
06 Sep
$89
$229
07 Sep
$89
$229
08 Sep
$89
$229
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 Sep
$111
$111
04 Sep
$87
$87
05 Sep
$86
$106
06 Sep
$111
$111
07 Sep
$86
$87
08 Sep
$87
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$120
$133
03 Sep
$117
$130
04 Sep
$109
$130
05 Sep
$106
$130
06 Sep
$117
$130
07 Sep
$111
$130
08 Sep
$109
$130
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$110
$209
03 Sep
$147
$209
04 Sep
$119
$209
05 Sep
$110
$209
06 Sep
$147
$209
07 Sep
$119
$209
08 Sep
$119
$209
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$196
$229
03 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
04 Sep
$204
$204
05 Sep
$196
$229
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
$229
$229
08 Sep
$229
$229
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$82
$91
03 Sep
$145
$145
04 Sep
$91
$107
05 Sep
$82
$112
06 Sep
$145
$145
07 Sep
$91
$112
08 Sep
$91
$107
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$105
$115
03 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
04 Sep
$115
$115
05 Sep
$105
$115
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
$115
$120
08 Sep
$115
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$61
$61
03 Sep
$71
$71
04 Sep
$61
$61
05 Sep
$61
$61
06 Sep
$71
$71
07 Sep
$61
$61
08 Sep
$61
$61
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 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
03 Sep
$78
$78
04 Sep
$74
$74
05 Sep
$74
$74
06 Sep
$78
$78
07 Sep
$74
$74
08 Sep
$74
$74
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 02 September, 2026
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Car rental depots in Preston
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Preston
N/A638-644 High St (Metro)
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Budget Preston (north Melbourne)
4.6 (4)342 Murray Rd
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–13:00, Sun 08:00–12:00
Hertz Preston Downtown
N/A234-242 High St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Sixt Preston
3.7 (4)335 Bell Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 08:00–11:00
Thrifty Preston
5.0 (3)234-242 High St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Preston, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Preston?
For a rental period from 3 September to 6 September 2026, prices range from AUD $50 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $229 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Preston.
What is the cheapest car rental in Preston?
The cheapest car rental in Preston for the rental period from 3 September to 6 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Budget costing AUD $50 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 Preston?
Based on our data from over 24,200 rental car bookings in Preston over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 12 days beforehand can save you over 4 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Preston?
The price of a minivan hired in Preston from 5 September to 12 September 2026 ranges from AUD $98 to AUD $172 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Preston.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Preston?
The price of an electric rental car hired in Preston from 5 September to 10 September 2026 ranges from AUD $86 to AUD $129 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 Preston?
The highest-rated rental car in Preston is Fiat 500 or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Preston?
Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider in Preston, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Preston?
Sixt is the cheapest car rental company in Preston, with rates from AUD $59 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 Preston?
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 Preston 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 Preston and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Preston 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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