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Mitsubishi Triton
or similar Intermediate Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
2
A/C
2
$42.19
per day
Rental office
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.66
per day
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$50.65
per day
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$85.36
per day
Rental office
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$89.07
per day
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$121.25
per day
Rental office
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Intermediate Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
2
A/C
2
$42.19
per day
Rental office
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$63.30
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:28 on 24/10/26. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Ballarat Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Ballarat and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 25, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Downtown Ballarat in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$69 per day
Average car rental length
13 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
$1.22 per liter or $4.62 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
Top 20 locations near Ballarat Downtown
- Avalon Airportfrom $63.94 per day76 km / 47.22 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom $36.33 per day84 km / 52.2 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $20.45 per day88.3 km / 54.87 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $47.48 per day92.1 km / 57.23 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $39.36 per day101.4 km / 63.01 miles away
- South Melbournefrom $47.48 per day101.5 km / 63.07 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $36.00 per day105 km / 65.24 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $37.25 per day105.4 km / 65.49 miles away
- Melbourne Brighton107.2 km / 66.61 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $37.33 per day114.1 km / 70.9 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom $33.48 per day128.5 km / 79.85 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom $40.92 per day129.6 km / 80.53 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom $33.58 per day129.9 km / 80.72 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom $66.72 per day322.7 km / 200.52 miles away
- Mildura Airportfrom $61.11 per day403.2 km / 250.54 miles away
- Griffith Airportfrom $81.42 per day418.8 km / 260.23 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $47.66 per day419.4 km / 260.6 miles away
- Devonport Airportfrom $46.18 per day458.4 km / 284.84 miles away
- Launceston Airportfrom $41.15 per day528.5 km / 328.39 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom $35.19 per day539.8 km / 335.42 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
17 Albert St, Sebastopol
B
Hertz
17 Albert St
C
Europcar
1007 Howitt Street
D
Firefly
17 Albert St
E
Routes Car Rental
1007 Howitt Street,Ballarat,Victoria,3355 , Au
When to book in Downtown Ballarat and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Ballarat?
The cost of renting a car in Downtown Ballarat varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthDecember | Most expensive month February | |
| A good deal $59 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Ballarat
$49
$25
$0
Jan
$45
in February
Feb
$33
in March
Mar
Apr
May
$31
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$31
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Ballarat is December — when rental costs average $30.72 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $44.93 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Downtown Ballarat?
Based on how many users search for a car in Downtown Ballarat, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Downtown Ballarat by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
Jan
2 times in February
Feb
0.7 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.7 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown Ballarat?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 30 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Ballarat
33
17
0
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
30 days in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Budget, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $42 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Hyundai Kona | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 25, 2026)
Prices are lowest during December, starting at $31 for an Economy car and highest in February, when economy cars start at $45. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Downtown Ballarat is February, while the least popular month is March.
Ballarat Downtown hosts: Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Firefly, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$69
Lowest daily price
$42
Total cars available
20
Top 5 suppliers in Downtown Ballarat in 2026
Thrifty
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$42–$138
per day
17 Albert St, Sebastopol
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
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
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$60–$149
per day
17 Albert St
0353360111
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
8.4
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$26–$449
per day
1007 Howitt Street
+610393306126
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
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
8.5
17 Albert St
0353360111
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Below Average
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.3
1007 Howitt Street,Ballarat,Victoria,3355 , Au
610393306126
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
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