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Cheapest car rental rates
Kia Rio
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$35.04
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
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Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$42.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
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Kia Cerato
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$61.10
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$64.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$72.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1001 Howitt Street
Drop-off information
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1001 Howitt Street
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 14:34 on 14/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Ballarat
- Top 20 locations near Ballarat
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Ballarat and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Ballarat
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Ballarat in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$59 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–130 km/h
or
62–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.23 per liter or $4.66 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.55 per liter or $5.87 per gallon
Rating
9.0 / 10
Top 20 cities near Ballarat
- Avalonfrom $43.56 per day76 km / 47.22 miles away
- Geelongfrom $26.18 per day78.1 km / 48.53 miles away
- Bendigofrom $42.27 per day97.2 km / 60.4 miles away
- South Melbournefrom $26.00 per day101.3 km / 62.94 miles away
- Melbournefrom $17.25 per day101.4 km / 63.01 miles away
- Pakenhamfrom $29.78 per day152.6 km / 94.82 miles away
- Echucafrom $68.72 per day176.5 km / 109.67 miles away
- Sheppartonfrom $70.25 per day190.7 km / 118.5 miles away
- Mount Gambierfrom $33.31 per day270.7 km / 168.21 miles away
- Alburyfrom $43.48 per day318.8 km / 198.09 miles away
- Bairnsdalefrom $35.50 per day332 km / 206.3 miles away
- Mildurafrom $49.56 per day403.7 km / 250.85 miles away
- Wagga Waggafrom $61.04 per day415.1 km / 257.93 miles away
- Griffithfrom $42.78 per day418.8 km / 260.23 miles away
- Burniefrom $34.01 per day426.4 km / 264.95 miles away
- Devonportfrom $34.62 per day456.8 km / 283.84 miles away
- Launcestonfrom $16.78 per day515 km / 320.01 miles away
- Canberrafrom $33.63 per day536.1 km / 333.12 miles away
- Merimbulafrom $32.23 per day541.1 km / 336.22 miles away
- Adelaidefrom $15.91 per day554.9 km / 344.8 miles away
Top 20 locations near Ballarat
- Melbourne Meltonfrom $53.38 per day65.3 km / 40.58 miles away
- Avalon Airportfrom $43.56 per day76 km / 47.22 miles away
- Geelong (Downtown)from $26.18 per day78.1 km / 48.53 miles away
- Melbourne Ravenhallfrom $51.75 per day82.6 km / 51.33 miles away
- Melbourne Werribeefrom $34.90 per day83.1 km / 51.64 miles away
- Melbourne Truganinafrom $29.29 per day83.5 km / 51.88 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom $26.18 per day84 km / 52.2 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $17.25 per day88.3 km / 54.87 miles away
- Melbourne Sunshinefrom $47.12 per day89.2 km / 55.43 miles away
- Melbourne Altona Northfrom $38.14 per day91.4 km / 56.79 miles away
- Bendigo Kangaroo Flatfrom $48.68 per day91.4 km / 56.79 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $24.83 per day92.1 km / 57.23 miles away
- Melbourne Maribyrnongfrom $42.22 per day94.3 km / 58.6 miles away
- Melbourne- Craigieburnfrom $36.06 per day94.4 km / 58.66 miles away
- Essendon Fields Airportfrom $43.53 per day94.5 km / 58.72 miles away
- Melbourne Footscrayfrom $29.96 per day96.4 km / 59.9 miles away
- Bendigo Downtownfrom $42.27 per day97.2 km / 60.4 miles away
- Melbourne Campbellfieldfrom $24.33 per day98.4 km / 61.14 miles away
- Melbourne Coburgfrom $29.67 per day100.3 km / 62.32 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Ballarat (Downtown)
7 rental locations
When to book in Ballarat and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Ballarat?
Car rental prices in Ballarat vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthDecember | Most expensive month February | |
| A good deal $58 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Ballarat
$51
$26
$0
Jan
$47
in February
Feb
$34
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$32
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Ballarat is December (when prices average $31.89 per day). This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average $46.64).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Ballarat?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Ballarat is February, and the least popular is March.
Monthly searches in Ballarat by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan
1.8 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.6 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Ballarat?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in December, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in February, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Ballarat
9
4
0
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Ballarat
9.0
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
December
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla
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Apr 3, 2024
Mary S.
Suzuki Swift
We saw many nice places.
Dec 29, 2023
Angela W.
Toyota Corolla
Well our holiday was great lucky we had a reliable car
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$59
Lowest daily price
$40
Total cars available
40
Top 7 suppliers in Ballarat in 2026
Hertz
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$30
per day
Most popular location
17 Albert St
Avis
1 location
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$49–$101
per day
Most popular location
1001 Howitt Street
Thrifty
1 location
8.5
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$49–$101
per day
Most popular location
17 Albert St, Sebastopol
Europcar
1 location
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.8
$48–$98
per day
Most popular location
1007 Howitt Street
Budget
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.5
$40–$97
per day
Most popular location
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$40–$97
per day
Most popular location
17 Albert St
Routes Car Rental
1 location
7.4
Average
Value for money
6.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.4
$50–$72
per day
Most popular location
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
Award-winning service
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2025
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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