Car Rental in Downtown Ballarat
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Cheapest car rental rates
Toyota Hiace Cargo
or similar
Automatic
3
10
No A/C
4
$29.83
per day
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Suzuki Baleno
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$37.68
per day
7.6
Good
No ratings yet
Kia Cerato
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$64.36
per day
8.4
Very Good
No ratings yet
Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$74.65
per day
8.5
Excellent
No ratings yet
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Toyota Kluger
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
5
$69.47
per day
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Kia Carnival
or similar
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
$78.42
per day
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Kia K4
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$38.26
per day
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Mazda CX-3
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$38.29
per day
7.6
Good
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:08 on 14/11/25. 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
- Car rental statistics
- Top 10 suppliers in Downtown Ballarat in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$54 per day
Average car rental length
3 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
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.07 per liter or $4.05 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.44 per liter or $5.45 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Ballarat Downtown
- Avalon Airportfrom $45.24 per day76 km / 47.22 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom $28.68 per day84 km / 52.2 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $18.95 per day88.3 km / 54.87 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $28.52 per day92.1 km / 57.23 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $38.06 per day101.4 km / 63.01 miles away
- South Melbournefrom $24.89 per day101.5 km / 63.07 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $35.28 per day105 km / 65.24 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $37.25 per day105.4 km / 65.49 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom $30.68 per day107.2 km / 66.61 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $21.85 per day114.1 km / 70.9 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom $23.94 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom $23.53 per day128.5 km / 79.85 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom $30.07 per day129.6 km / 80.53 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom $37.66 per day322.7 km / 200.52 miles away
- Mildura Airportfrom $54.12 per day403.2 km / 250.54 miles away
- Griffith Airportfrom $25.48 per day418.8 km / 260.23 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $38.38 per day419.4 km / 260.6 miles away
- Devonport Airportfrom $49.03 per day458.4 km / 284.84 miles away
- Launceston Airportfrom $26.72 per day528.5 km / 328.39 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom $41.13 per day539.8 km / 335.42 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
17 Albert St, Sebastopol
B
GreenMotion
9 Brewery Tap Rd, Warrenheip Vic,
C
Hertz
17 Albert St
D
Avis
1001 Howitt Street
E
SIXT
1001 Norman Street
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 May | |
| A good deal $52 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Vans |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Ballarat
$95
$47
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
$54
in April
Apr
$86
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
$38
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Ballarat is December — when rental costs average $38.16 per day. This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $86.12 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 April, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Downtown Ballarat by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
1.5 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.8 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 April the average rental period is 5 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Ballarat
6
3
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Avis, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Vans, SUVs, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $30 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Toyota Hiace Cargo | 4 | 10 | Van |
| Avis | Toyota Kluger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Rio | 2 | 5 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$54
Lowest daily price
$30
Total cars available
37
Top 10 suppliers in Downtown Ballarat in 2025
Thrifty
8.6
Excellent
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
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$30
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
GreenMotion
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$30
per day
9 Brewery Tap Rd, Warrenheip Vic,
+61134733
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-17:00
Tue
09:00-17:00
Wed
09:00-17:00
Thu
09:00-17:00
Fri
09:00-17:00
Hertz
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
9.1
$30
per day
17 Albert St
0353360111
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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
SIXT
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$30
per day
1001 Norman Street
+61353392676
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:30
Tue
08:00-17:30
Wed
08:00-17:30
Thu
08:00-17:30
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:30-12:00
Avis
8.5
Excellent
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
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$53 - $95
per day
1001 Howitt Street
0353394555
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
Budget
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$50 - $90
per day
1003 Howitt Street, Wendouree VIC 3355
+610353381883
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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
8.4
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
8.1
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
$30 - $131
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
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$30 - $131
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
Keddy
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.5
$30 - $131
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
Routes Car Rental
7.6
Good
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.7
$38 - $65
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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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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