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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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Mini Car
View offerTravel 28 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
from AUD $47/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 28 Jan - 31 Jan 2026
from AUD $47/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 29 Jan - 03 Feb 2026
from AUD $49/day
Compact Monospace
View offerTravel 29 Jan - 03 Feb 2026
from AUD $49/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 29 Jan - 03 Feb 2026
from AUD $50/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 27 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
from AUD $54/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 29 Jan - 03 Feb 2026
from AUD $67/day
Intermediate Crossover
View offerTravel 27 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
from AUD $70/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 27 Jan - 30 Jan 2026
from AUD $72/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 26, 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 26 January, 2026
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- 20 Oct 2025shane r.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarMelbourne Airport
- 13 Nov 2025paul n.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similarLaunceston
- 22 Nov 2025catherine t.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarDubbo
- 03 Jan 2026shane b.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarMelbourne Airport
- 10 Nov 2025beverley b.Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similarGold Coast Airport
- 20 Jan 2026cecilia n.Booked: Toyota C-HR or similarMaribyrnong Cars
- 19 Jan 2026andrew b.Booked: Mazda Cx5 or similarCoffs Harbour Airport
- 07 Nov 2025david c.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarBrisbane 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 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
Audi vehicles for hire in Preston
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 Q7
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Ford vehicles for hire in Preston
Ford Everest
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford Falcon
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersBudget
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Preston
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 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
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers
6
2
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 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
1 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
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Preston
Mercedes Benz GLE class
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes SUV GLC
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 Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Nissan vehicles for hire in Preston
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru vehicles for hire in Preston
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Preston
Suzuki Swift
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget, Thrifty, Hertz
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
Toyota vehicles for hire in Preston
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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 Rav 4
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Other vehicles for hire in Preston
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Jimny XL
4
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
4
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 26 January, 2026
Preston daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$64
$82
27 Jan
$52
$82
28 Jan
$47
$70
29 Jan
$47
$70
30 Jan
$47
$70
31 Jan
$47
$70
01 Feb
$47
$50
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$59
$69
27 Jan
$54
$68
28 Jan
$59
$70
29 Jan
$59
$70
30 Jan
$54
$70
31 Jan
$59
$70
01 Feb
$67
$71
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$73
$99
27 Jan
$73
$99
28 Jan
$72
$99
29 Jan
$72
$99
30 Jan
$72
$99
31 Jan
$72
$99
01 Feb
$75
$99
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$69
$81
27 Jan
$54
$73
28 Jan
$51
$84
29 Jan
$50
$84
30 Jan
$51
$84
31 Jan
$50
$84
01 Feb
$51
$80
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$77
$85
27 Jan
$70
$80
28 Jan
$70
$202
29 Jan
$70
$202
30 Jan
$70
$202
31 Jan
$70
$202
01 Feb
$70
$87
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$85
$179
27 Jan
$72
$179
28 Jan
$72
$179
29 Jan
$72
$179
30 Jan
$72
$179
31 Jan
$72
$159
01 Feb
$72
$226
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$112
$112
27 Jan
$112
$131
28 Jan
$112
$229
29 Jan
$111
$229
30 Jan
$107
$229
31 Jan
$106
$229
01 Feb
$102
$229
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$138
$138
27 Jan
$117
$138
28 Jan
$112
$128
29 Jan
$111
$122
30 Jan
$112
$122
31 Jan
$111
$117
01 Feb
$112
$117
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
$152
$209
27 Jan
$144
$209
28 Jan
$144
$209
29 Jan
$137
$209
30 Jan
$144
$209
31 Jan
$137
$209
01 Feb
$151
$209
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
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
27 Jan
$141
$141
28 Jan
$134
$141
29 Jan
$134
$158
30 Jan
$134
$141
31 Jan
$134
$141
01 Feb
$148
$148
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
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
27 Jan
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
28 Jan
$115
$115
29 Jan
$115
$115
30 Jan
$115
$115
31 Jan
$115
$115
01 Feb
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
26 Jan
$67
$67
27 Jan
$53
$53
28 Jan
$50
$50
29 Jan
$49
$50
30 Jan
$50
$50
31 Jan
$49
$50
01 Feb
$50
$50
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Jan
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
27 Jan
$77
$77
28 Jan
$77
$77
29 Jan
$77
$77
30 Jan
$77
$77
31 Jan
$77
$77
01 Feb
$86
$86
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 26 January, 2026
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Car rental depots in Preston
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Preston
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00638-644 High St (Metro), Victoria
Budget Preston
View details4.6 (4)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–13:00, Sun 08:00–12:00342 Murray Rd (Metro), Victoria
Hertz Preston Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed234-242 High St, Victoria
Sixt Preston
View details3.7 (4)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 08:00–11:00335 Bell Street, Victoria
Thrifty Preston
View details5.0 (3)Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed234-242 High St, Victoria
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Preston, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Preston?
Prices start at AUD $47 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $229 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Preston.
How much does it cost to hire a Luxury SUV in Preston?
If you are looking for a Luxury SUV option, the rate is AUD $116 per day. Make sure to check a live rate for your desired car hire dates in Preston.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Preston?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $111 and AUD $122 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Preston.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Preston?
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 $137 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Preston.
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 highest-rated car hire provider in Preston?
Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider in Preston, based on ratings by our customers.
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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