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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.
Hire a car in Preston with VroomVroomVroom in as little as two minutes. If you’re driving toward out further, check our Melbourne car hire information before setting off.
Economy Car
Toyota Yaris or similar
View offerTravel 30 Sep - 03 Oct 2026
from AUD $53/day
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 30 Sep - 03 Oct 2026
from AUD $54/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from AUD $58/day
Compact Car
Kia Rio or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from AUD $59/day
Special
Mystery Car or similar
View offerTravel 30 Sep - 03 Oct 2026
from AUD $59/day
Compact Monospace
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from AUD $60/day
Compact SUV
Nissan Juke or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from AUD $62/day
Intermediate Crossover
Subaru Crosstrek or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from AUD $62/day
Standard Car
Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 02 Oct - 09 Oct 2026
from AUD $62/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 29, 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 29 September, 2026
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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$61
Suzuki 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 29 September, 2026
Preston daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$53
$70
30 Sep
$53
$72
01 Oct
$69
$72
02 Oct
$59
$72
03 Oct
$61
$72
04 Oct
$66
$72
05 Oct
$61
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$58
$70
30 Sep
$59
$72
01 Oct
$63
$72
02 Oct
$58
$72
03 Oct
$62
$72
04 Oct
$59
$72
05 Oct
$62
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$62
$99
30 Sep
$63
$99
01 Oct
$73
$99
02 Oct
$62
$99
03 Oct
$72
$99
04 Oct
$70
$99
05 Oct
$72
$99
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$62
$78
30 Sep
$63
$80
01 Oct
$73
$80
02 Oct
$62
$80
03 Oct
$63
$80
04 Oct
$69
$80
05 Oct
$63
$80
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$62
$175
30 Sep
$68
$175
01 Oct
$74
$94
02 Oct
$62
$175
03 Oct
$71
$175
04 Oct
$70
$94
05 Oct
$71
$175
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$63
$188
30 Sep
$69
$188
01 Oct
$77
$209
02 Oct
$63
$188
03 Oct
$72
$188
04 Oct
$72
$212
05 Oct
$72
$188
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$88
$229
30 Sep
$89
$229
01 Oct
$89
$229
02 Oct
$88
$229
03 Oct
$89
$229
04 Oct
$89
$229
05 Oct
$89
$229
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Sep
$84
$84
01 Oct
$110
$110
02 Oct
$84
$102
03 Oct
$84
$84
04 Oct
$109
$110
05 Oct
$84
$84
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 Sep
$103
$137
01 Oct
$120
$144
02 Oct
$102
$144
03 Oct
$103
$140
04 Oct
$119
$137
05 Oct
$103
$137
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$123
$138
30 Sep
$129
$132
01 Oct
$152
$209
02 Oct
$123
$209
03 Oct
$132
$209
04 Oct
$152
$209
05 Oct
$132
$209
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$172
$220
30 Sep
$210
$210
01 Oct
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 Oct
$172
$193
03 Oct
$193
$193
04 Oct
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
05 Oct
$210
$210
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$211
$255
30 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
01 Oct
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 Oct
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 Oct
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 Oct
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
05 Oct
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
29 Sep
$82
$91
30 Sep
$91
$111
01 Oct
$146
$146
02 Oct
$82
$167
03 Oct
$91
$111
04 Oct
$146
$167
05 Oct
$91
$111
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$105
$120
30 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
01 Oct
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 Oct
$110
$120
03 Oct
$120
$120
04 Oct
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
05 Oct
$120
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 Sep
$60
$62
30 Sep
$62
$62
01 Oct
$72
$72
02 Oct
$60
$63
03 Oct
$62
$62
04 Oct
$67
$72
05 Oct
$62
$62
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
29 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
30 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
01 Oct
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 Oct
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 Oct
$75
$75
04 Oct
$75
$79
05 Oct
$75
$75
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 29 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
4.6 (4)342 Murray Rd (Metro)
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 30 September to 3 October 2026, prices range from AUD $53 per day for an Economy 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 30 September to 3 October 2026 is a Toyota Yaris or similar from Budget costing AUD $53 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?
Booking your hire car in Preston 12 days beforehand can save you over 4 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Preston?
The price of a minivan hired in Preston from 6 October to 13 October 2026 ranges from AUD $105 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 2 October to 7 October 2026 ranges from AUD $84 to AUD $143 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 $46 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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