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Car rental rates in West Melbourne, Victoria
The inner city suburb of West Melbourne sits right beside the Melbourne CBD on the north bank of the Yarra River, with many of the city’s downtown attractions within comfortable walking distance.
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Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $40/day
Special
Mystery Car or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from AUD $41/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $42/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $42/day
Standard SUV
Mazda Cx5 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $44/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Standard Car
Kia K4 or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/day
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 05 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/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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- 21 Aug 2026sabrina v.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Downtown
- 14 Aug 2026rod g.Booked: Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD or similarWest Melbourne
- 05 Aug 2026ami s.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Downtown
- 22 Jul 2026timothy w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Downtown
- 18 Jul 2026miguel angel r.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarMelbourne Downtown
- 10 Jul 2026miguel angel r.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarMelbourne Downtown
- 14 Jun 2026peter d.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarMelbourne Downtown
- 09 May 2026shane g.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarMelbourne Downtown
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Quick facts on hiring a car in West Melbourne
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Convertible, Crossover, Limousine, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | 14 car rental depots in West Melbourne. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in West Melbourne
Popular rental car models in West Melbourne last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
23%
$39$85Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
Rent withBudget
2
12%
$52$510
Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
3
11%
$39$135
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
4
8%
$53$93
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Europcar
5
7%
$62$100
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withBudget
Audi vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Audi Q3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
AUDI SQ5 INC. GPS
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
BMW vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
BMW X3
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Hyundai I30Hybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Avis, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz
Kia Carnival HybridHybrid
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Kia Picanto
5
5
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 West Melbourne
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda MX5 Roadster
2
2
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Mercedes Gle
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
3
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
MG vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, 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
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla GR
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt, Thrifty
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
TOYOTA GR COROLLA
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
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
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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 26 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in West Melbourne
10 Pallet Curtainsider with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
12 Pallet Curtainsider with lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
12 Pallet Tray with Gate
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
14 Pallet Curtainsider with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
22 Cubic Metre Curtainsider
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
3.3 Metre Tipper Truck
3
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
6 Pallet Tray: Gates/dropsides
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Dual Cab Tray UTE 2WD
5
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Holden Caprice V
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersAvis
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip Dual Cab Tray 3T
5
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mini Countryman
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz
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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
West Melbourne daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$41
$132
03 Sep
$52
$88
04 Sep
$50
$94
05 Sep
$40
$94
06 Sep
$49
$88
07 Sep
$45
$88
08 Sep
$50
$88
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$45
$220
03 Sep
$56
$79
04 Sep
$54
$75
05 Sep
$45
$75
06 Sep
$45
$73
07 Sep
$49
$76
08 Sep
$54
$73
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$47
$289
03 Sep
$58
$113
04 Sep
$56
$113
05 Sep
$46
$149
06 Sep
$54
$113
07 Sep
$51
$123
08 Sep
$56
$135
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$45
$229
03 Sep
$52
$91
04 Sep
$51
$98
05 Sep
$42
$154
06 Sep
$48
$188
07 Sep
$48
$234
08 Sep
$51
$228
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$42
$371
03 Sep
$54
$214
04 Sep
$54
$168
05 Sep
$42
$201
06 Sep
$51
$208
07 Sep
$56
$217
08 Sep
$56
$206
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$45
$410
03 Sep
$57
$190
04 Sep
$64
$194
05 Sep
$44
$220
06 Sep
$57
$198
07 Sep
$59
$286
08 Sep
$59
$283
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$135
$406
03 Sep
$120
$212
04 Sep
$122
$215
05 Sep
$133
$241
06 Sep
$149
$218
07 Sep
$148
$263
08 Sep
$174
$257
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$114
$497
03 Sep
$230
$380
04 Sep
$238
$390
05 Sep
$125
$380
06 Sep
$229
$255
07 Sep
$219
$317
08 Sep
$230
$317
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$180
$209
03 Sep
$189
$209
04 Sep
$199
$220
05 Sep
$180
$220
06 Sep
$161
$209
07 Sep
$162
$209
08 Sep
$189
$209
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$143
$378
03 Sep
$378
$378
04 Sep
$378
$378
05 Sep
$342
$378
06 Sep
$378
$378
07 Sep
$378
$378
08 Sep
$378
$378
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$69
$287
03 Sep
$89
$89
04 Sep
$85
$85
05 Sep
$68
$442
06 Sep
$76
$76
07 Sep
$100
$100
08 Sep
$113
$113
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$166
$442
03 Sep
$442
$442
04 Sep
$442
$442
05 Sep
$400
$442
06 Sep
$442
$442
07 Sep
$442
$442
08 Sep
$442
$442
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$59
$68
03 Sep
$62
$68
04 Sep
$62
$68
05 Sep
$59
$68
06 Sep
$62
$68
07 Sep
$59
$68
08 Sep
$62
$68
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$69
$116
03 Sep
$73
$116
04 Sep
$73
$135
05 Sep
$69
$135
06 Sep
$73
$116
07 Sep
$69
$116
08 Sep
$73
$116
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$109
$299
03 Sep
$114
$136
04 Sep
$133
$150
05 Sep
$109
$150
06 Sep
$114
$136
07 Sep
$109
$136
08 Sep
$114
$136
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
02 Sep
$65
$107
03 Sep
$91
$91
04 Sep
$87
$87
05 Sep
$65
$75
06 Sep
$70
$70
07 Sep
$64
$70
08 Sep
$70
$70
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 West Melbourne
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Avis Melbourne Au Downtown
5.0 (1)Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00Avis South Melbourne
N/A225 Ingles Street Na
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, closed w/eAvis Southern Cross Cars
N/A99 Spencer St - Unit 27
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, w/e 08:00–12:00
Budget Melbourne Downtown
4.0 (12)Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00Budget South Melbourne
N/A225 Ingles St
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, closed w/eBudget Southern Cross
4.0 (4)99 Spencer St - Unit 28
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, w/e 08:00–12:00The car was in a nearby parking building. Was told that the boom gate would automatically open. This did not happen, was asked to pay $15 to exit. When I explained I was picking up a rental car, was told that the car was not on their records, and to contact the rental company. However, did not have a number for the Southern Cross depot. After some discussion was allowed to leave. However, this was stressful. (Nicola J. · Aug 2026)
Dollar Melbourne Downtown
4.4 (1)Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–16:00
Europcar Melbourne City
4.2 (6)89 Franklin Street
Mon–Sat 08:00–17:00, Sun 09:00–17:00Waiting for more than one hour to get my vehicle. 20 minutes for one client processing in average and only one clerk working (Sontao C. · Aug 2026)
Europcar Melbourne South
N/A50-54 Clarendon Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–13:00
Hertz Melbourne Downtown
5.0 (3)Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–16:00Hertz West Melbourne Downtown
2.0 (1)128 Whitehall St
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Sixt Melbourne City
4.3 (33)Shop 10, 99 Spencer St
Mon–Sun 08:00–13:00
Thrifty Melbourne Downtown
4.5 (15)Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–16:00Thrifty West Melbourne
N/A128 Whitehall St
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in West Melbourne
How much does it cost to hire a car in West Melbourne?
For a rental period from 5 September to 12 September 2026, prices range from AUD $40 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $174 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in West Melbourne.
What is the cheapest car rental in West Melbourne?
The cheapest car rental in West Melbourne for the rental period from 5 September to 12 September 2026 is a Mg 3 Core or similar from Europcar costing AUD $40 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 West Melbourne?
Based on our data from over 64,000 rental car bookings in West Melbourne over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 22 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in West Melbourne?
The price of a minivan hired in West Melbourne from 9 September to 16 September 2026 ranges from AUD $90 to AUD $265 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in West Melbourne.
What is the highest-rated hire car in West Melbourne?
The highest-rated rental car in West Melbourne is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in West Melbourne?
Avis is our highest-rated car hire provider in West Melbourne, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in West Melbourne?
Budget is the cheapest car rental company in West Melbourne, with rates from AUD $48 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 West Melbourne?
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 West Melbourne 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.
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