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MG 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.19
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
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Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.02
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
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Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
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Kia Rio
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$39.46
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.19
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
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Kia Cerato
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Kia K4
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$51.13
per day
Free cancellation
7.4
Below Average
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
Upon arrival check in at the Europcar/Routes counter. If assistance is required please call.
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
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Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$56.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.33
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$62.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
Drop-off information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$68.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Ballarat Downtown
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- 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
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 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
$47 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
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.54 per liter or $5.83 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Ballarat Downtown
- Avalon Airportfrom $46.17 per day76 km / 47.22 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom $30.37 per day84 km / 52.2 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $12.48 per day88.3 km / 54.87 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $22.14 per day92.1 km / 57.23 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $25.02 per day101.4 km / 63.01 miles away
- South Melbournefrom $33.02 per day101.5 km / 63.07 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $34.70 per day105 km / 65.24 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $27.62 per day105.4 km / 65.49 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom $30.53 per day107.2 km / 66.61 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $31.59 per day114.1 km / 70.9 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom $31.83 per day128.5 km / 79.85 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom $32.63 per day129.6 km / 80.53 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom $31.95 per day129.9 km / 80.72 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom $49.84 per day322.7 km / 200.52 miles away
- Mildura Airportfrom $45.78 per day403.2 km / 250.54 miles away
- Griffith Airportfrom $42.22 per day418.8 km / 260.23 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $60.90 per day419.4 km / 260.6 miles away
- Devonport Airportfrom $31.15 per day458.4 km / 284.84 miles away
- Launceston Airportfrom $19.44 per day528.5 km / 328.39 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom $33.37 per day539.8 km / 335.42 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
17 Albert St, Sebastopol
B
Avis
1001 Howitt Street
C
Hertz
17 Albert St
D
Europcar
1007 Howitt Street
E
Budget
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
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 $53 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Ballarat
$51
$25
$0
Jan
$46
in February
Feb
$34
in March
Mar
Apr
May
$32
in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$32
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Ballarat is December — when rental costs average $31.62 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 32% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $46.24 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 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 | $28 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 |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$47
Lowest daily price
$28
Total cars available
45
Top 7 suppliers in Downtown Ballarat in 2026
Thrifty
8.5
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$28–$80
per day
17 Albert St, Sebastopol
+61136139
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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
Avis
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$49–$100
per day
1001 Howitt Street
0353394555
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Mon
07:00-16:45
Tue
07:00-16:45
Wed
07:00-16:45
Thu
07:00-16:45
Fri
07:00-16:45
Sat
08:00-12:45
Sun
09:00-12:45
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$65–$149
per day
17 Albert St
353360111
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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
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$65–$149
per day
1007 Howitt Street
+610393306126
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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
Budget
8.3
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
8.8
Car condition
8.5
$51–$95
per day
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
+610353381883
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-16:45
Tue
07:00-16:45
Wed
07:00-16:45
Thu
07:00-16:45
Fri
07:00-16:45
Sat
08:00-12:45
Sun
09:00-12:45
Firefly
8.3
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
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$51–$95
per day
17 Albert St
353360111
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
6.4
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
$51–$73
per day
1007 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
+6193306126
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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