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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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Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 09 Nov 2026
from AUD $58/day
Economy Car
Toyota Yaris or similar
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 09 Nov 2026
from AUD $59/day
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 09 Nov 2026
from AUD $59/day
Special
Mystery Car or similar
View offerTravel 31 Oct - 03 Nov 2026
from AUD $60/day
Compact Car
Kia Rio or similar
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 09 Nov 2026
from AUD $60/day
Compact Monospace
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 09 Nov 2026
from AUD $60/day
Compact SUV
Nissan Juke or similar
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 09 Nov 2026
from AUD $62/day
Intermediate Crossover
Subaru Crosstrek or similar
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 09 Nov 2026
from AUD $62/day
Standard Car
Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 02 Nov - 09 Nov 2026
from AUD $63/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 30, 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 30 October, 2026
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- 20 Oct 2026natasha k.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarBrisbane City
- 21 Jul 2026anamaria b.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarBrisbane Airport
- 09 Sep 2026wijnand h.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarAdelaide Downtown
- 17 Aug 2026sol w.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarMelbourne Airport
- 18 Aug 2026andrew b.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarBrisbane Airport
- 11 Oct 2026john y.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarMelbourne City
- 18 Aug 2026simon a.Booked: Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similarSouth Yarra
- 11 Oct 2026peter j.Booked: Hyundai i30 Hybrid or similarCairns
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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
25%
$59$59Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
Rent withBudget
2
17%
$53$71
Toyota HiluxEconomy Car
4
5
1 large
Rent withBudget
3
8%
$74$74
Delivery Van - Toyota HiaceCompact Commercial Van/Truck
2
4
Rent withSixt
4
8%
$56$56
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
5
8%
$68$68
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
Audi vehicles for hire in Preston
AUDI Q2
5
4
1 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, Hertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Preston
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Preston
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
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 Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Preston
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, 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
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
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, Budget
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, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Hertz, Sixt
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 30 October, 2026
Preston daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$43
$77
31 Oct
$60
$73
01 Nov
$66
$73
02 Nov
$59
$73
03 Nov
$66
$73
04 Nov
$61
$73
05 Nov
$66
$73
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$58
$77
31 Oct
$70
$72
01 Nov
$63
$72
02 Nov
$58
$72
03 Nov
$63
$72
04 Nov
$59
$72
05 Nov
$63
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$63
$100
31 Oct
$77
$100
01 Nov
$74
$100
02 Nov
$63
$100
03 Nov
$74
$100
04 Nov
$70
$100
05 Nov
$74
$100
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$62
$85
31 Oct
$79
$80
01 Nov
$74
$80
02 Nov
$62
$80
03 Nov
$74
$80
04 Nov
$63
$80
05 Nov
$74
$80
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$62
$100
31 Oct
$79
$96
01 Nov
$75
$94
02 Nov
$62
$175
03 Nov
$75
$94
04 Nov
$70
$175
05 Nov
$75
$94
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$64
$181
31 Oct
$80
$229
01 Nov
$77
$229
02 Nov
$64
$181
03 Nov
$77
$229
04 Nov
$72
$181
05 Nov
$77
$229
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$88
$232
31 Oct
$90
$251
01 Nov
$90
$251
02 Nov
$88
$232
03 Nov
$90
$251
04 Nov
$90
$232
05 Nov
$90
$251
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$84
$98
31 Oct
$105
$105
01 Nov
$105
$105
02 Nov
$84
$98
03 Nov
$105
$105
04 Nov
$84
$85
05 Nov
$105
$105
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$104
$151
31 Oct
$110
$150
01 Nov
$110
$150
02 Nov
$102
$150
03 Nov
$110
$140
04 Nov
$102
$137
05 Nov
$110
$134
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$129
$141
31 Oct
$141
$142
01 Nov
$141
$149
02 Nov
$129
$149
03 Nov
$141
$231
04 Nov
$141
$149
05 Nov
$141
$152
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$204
$255
31 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
01 Nov
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 Nov
$219
$255
03 Nov
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 Nov
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 Nov
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
30 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
31 Oct
$146
$146
01 Nov
$146
$146
02 Nov
$103
$113
03 Nov
$146
$146
04 Nov
$91
$113
05 Nov
$146
$146
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 Oct
$105
$120
31 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
01 Nov
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 Nov
$105
$115
03 Nov
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 Nov
$115
$115
05 Nov
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
30 Oct
$60
$62
31 Oct
$68
$68
01 Nov
$68
$68
02 Nov
$60
$62
03 Nov
$68
$68
04 Nov
$62
$62
05 Nov
$68
$68
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
30 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
31 Oct
$82
$82
01 Nov
$80
$80
02 Nov
$67
$75
03 Nov
$80
$80
04 Nov
$75
$75
05 Nov
$80
$80
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 30 October, 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 Car Rental 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 Car Rental 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 3-day rental with pickup between 31 October and 6 November 2026, prices range from AUD $58 per day for an Economy car to AUD $126 per day for a Fullsize 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 is an Economy car from AUD $58 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 31 October and 6 November 2026. 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 3 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Preston?
A minivan hired in Preston starts from AUD $129 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 31 October and 6 November 2026. 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 November to 5 November 2026 ranges from AUD $84 to AUD $147 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 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 $58 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 31 October and 6 November 2026. 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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