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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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Economy CarView offerFrom $59/day
for 18 Aug - 23 Aug 2025
Mini CarView offerFrom $59/day
for 18 Aug - 23 Aug 2025
SpecialView offerFrom $59/day
for 18 Aug - 23 Aug 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom $61/day
for 18 Aug - 23 Aug 2025
Economy SUVView offerFrom $61/day
for 18 Aug - 23 Aug 2025
Compact MonospaceView offerFrom $61/day
for 18 Aug - 23 Aug 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 15, 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 15 August, 2025
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- 15 Jun 2025karen h.Booked: Compact AutomaticAdelaide Airport
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- 22 Jun 2025john m.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similarMackay Airport
- 19 Jun 2025steven f.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarSydney 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
BMW vehicles for hire in Preston
BMW X3
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Fiat vehicles for hire in Preston
Fiat 500
4
3
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersBudget
Ford vehicles for hire in Preston
Ford Falcon
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersBudget
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Preston
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Preston
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Sixt, Avis, 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
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
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Preston
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
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 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, Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab
5
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Kluger
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
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
Other vehicles for hire in Preston
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Holden Commodore Sv6
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Jimny XL
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Budget
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 15 August, 2025
Preston daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$62
$72
16 Aug
$62
$72
17 Aug
$63
$72
18 Aug
$59
$72
19 Aug
$62
$72
20 Aug
$59
$72
21 Aug
$63
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$67
$86
16 Aug
$67
$86
17 Aug
$67
$86
18 Aug
$63
$86
19 Aug
$67
$86
20 Aug
$63
$86
21 Aug
$67
$86
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$72
$106
16 Aug
$72
$106
17 Aug
$76
$106
18 Aug
$72
$106
19 Aug
$72
$106
20 Aug
$72
$106
21 Aug
$76
$106
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$64
$76
16 Aug
$64
$76
17 Aug
$66
$76
18 Aug
$61
$86
19 Aug
$64
$86
20 Aug
$61
$86
21 Aug
$66
$76
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$72
$99
16 Aug
$72
$99
17 Aug
$72
$99
18 Aug
$69
$99
19 Aug
$72
$201
20 Aug
$69
$201
21 Aug
$72
$99
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$75
$179
16 Aug
$75
$205
17 Aug
$75
$205
18 Aug
$72
$205
19 Aug
$75
$205
20 Aug
$72
$205
21 Aug
$75
$205
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$175
$175
16 Aug
$131
$175
17 Aug
$131
$175
18 Aug
$119
$175
19 Aug
$112
$175
20 Aug
$111
$175
21 Aug
$107
$175
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$122
$122
16 Aug
$131
$138
17 Aug
$131
$138
18 Aug
$122
$131
19 Aug
$122
$122
20 Aug
$116
$122
21 Aug
$117
$122
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$209
$209
16 Aug
$209
$254
17 Aug
$209
$254
18 Aug
$209
$254
19 Aug
$145
$254
20 Aug
$152
$254
21 Aug
$152
$254
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
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
16 Aug
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
17 Aug
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
18 Aug
$229
$240
19 Aug
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
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
15 Aug
$134
$205
16 Aug
$134
$205
17 Aug
$205
$205
18 Aug
$134
$205
19 Aug
$134
$205
20 Aug
$134
$205
21 Aug
$205
$205
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
$115
$120
16 Aug
$115
$120
17 Aug
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
18 Aug
$115
$115
19 Aug
$115
$115
20 Aug
$115
$115
21 Aug
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
15 Aug
$64
$64
16 Aug
$64
$64
17 Aug
$66
$66
18 Aug
$61
$64
19 Aug
$64
$64
20 Aug
$61
$64
21 Aug
$66
$66
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Aug
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
16 Aug
$83
$83
17 Aug
$83
$83
18 Aug
$79
$81
19 Aug
$81
$81
20 Aug
$79
$81
21 Aug
$83
$83
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 15 August, 2025
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Car rental depots in Preston
Car hire depots in Preston are marked on the map below.
Avis Preston
638-644 High St (Metro), Preston VIC, 3072
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Budget Preston
342 Murray Rd (Metro), Preston VIC, 3072
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 4 ratings
Hertz Preston Downtown
234-242 High St, Preston, Vic VIC, 3072
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sixt Preston
335 Bell Street, Preston VIC, 3072
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
4.00 • 3 ratings
Thrifty Preston
234-242 High St, Preston VIC, 3072
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 3 ratings
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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 $59 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $204 per day for a Fullsize 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 $122 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 $116 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 $145 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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