Car Rental in Melbourne (Downtown)

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Downtown, Melbourne, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Cheaper Car Rentals
SEK 244.70 per day
Standard
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
SEK 325.86 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
SEK 363.20 per day
Economy
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
SEK 371.45 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
SEK 404.34 per day
Premium
Peugeot 508 or similar
Peugeot 508
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
SEK 495.08 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
SEK 1,915.78 per day
Oversized Van
Toyota Commuter or similar
Toyota Commuter
  • 12
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
SEK 2,211.87 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:29 PM on 7/10/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
SEK 792 per day
Average car rental length
7 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%
Rating
9.6 / 10
Average gas price
SEK 11.28 per liter or SEK 42.69 per gallon
Lowest gas price
SEK 10.21 per liter or SEK 38.66 per gallon
Highest gas price
SEK 13.16 per liter or SEK 49.81 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. South Melbourne from SEK 486.61 per day
    2.7 km / 1.7 miles away
  2. Melbourne Richmond from SEK 369.33 per day
    4 km / 2.5 miles away
  3. Melbourne St Kilda from SEK 316.94 per day
    6.3 km / 3.9 miles away
  4. Melbourne Brighton from SEK 364.43 per day
    10.7 km / 6.6 miles away
  5. Melbourne Tullamarine from SEK 299.66 per day
    13.7 km / 8.5 miles away
  6. Melbourne Moorabbin from SEK 350.60 per day
    17.2 km / 10.7 miles away
  7. Melbourne Airport from SEK 236.34 per day
    18.3 km / 11.4 miles away
  8. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing from SEK 433.88 per day
    22.3 km / 13.9 miles away
  9. Melbourne Bayswater from SEK 345.48 per day
    28.6 km / 17.8 miles away
  10. Melbourne Dandenong from SEK 302.56 per day
    29.5 km / 18.3 miles away
  11. Melbourne Frankston from SEK 304.01 per day
    40.1 km / 24.9 miles away
  12. Avalon Airport from SEK 410.47 per day
    50 km / 31.1 miles away
  13. Bendigo Epsom
    135.3 km / 84.1 miles away
  14. Albury Airport from SEK 390.18 per day
    262.7 km / 163.2 miles away
  15. Wagga Wagga Airport from SEK 531.76 per day
    369.9 km / 229.8 miles away
  16. Devonport Airport from SEK 434.99 per day
    394.4 km / 245.1 miles away
  17. Griffith Airport from SEK 519.83 per day
    408 km / 253.5 miles away
  18. Launceston Airport from SEK 250.05 per day
    458 km / 284.6 miles away
  19. Canberra Airport from SEK 379.37 per day
    469.5 km / 291.7 miles away
  20. Mildura Airport from SEK 357.07 per day
    474.6 km / 294.9 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Melbourne (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Melbourne (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Melbourne (Downtown)
SEK 505.34
January
SEK 507.34
February
SEK 482.26
March
SEK 506.56
April
SEK 323.18
May
SEK 332.99
June
SEK 457.51
July
SEK 458.85
August
SEK 490.40
September
SEK 464.42
October
SEK 472.79
November
SEK 708.34
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Melbourne (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average SEK 323.18 per day. This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average SEK 708.34 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Melbourne (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 12 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Melbourne (Downtown)
7
January
12
February
9
March
6
April
7
May
8
June
6
July
9
August
6
September
7
October
7
November
6
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Melbourne (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Melbourne (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Melbourne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
114%
January
100%
February
135%
March
111%
April
100%
May
123%
June
52%
July
70%
August
58%
September
99%
October
111%
November
127%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, EastCoast Car Rentals, Thrifty, SIXT, GreenMotion
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price SEK 245 per day
Cheapest supplier Cheaper Car Rentals

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Toyota Yaris 5 1 Small cars
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Mazda CX-3 5 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals MG 3 5 1 Medium cars
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai i30 4 2 Large cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Taiwan
Peugeot 508s
4/8/25
Photo by Yu Che H. about renting a Peugeot 508s in Melbourne (4/8/25)
Australia
Toyota Kluger
12/30/23
Photo by Aditria S. about renting a Toyota Kluger in Melbourne (12/30/23)
Singapore
Toyota Corolla
12/17/23
Day trip to Werribee. Visited State Rose garden, Werribee park, Werribee Park Mansion, The Picture Frame, The Grotto, Werribee Park heritage orchard and farmyard. Shadowfax winery for lunch - need booking (extremely popular eatery), Red Cliff Lookout and the instagrammable Princes Pier.
Photo 1 by Teng Hong T. about renting a Toyota Corolla in Melbourne (12/17/23) Photo 2 by Teng Hong T. about renting a Toyota Corolla in Melbourne (12/17/23) Photo 3 by Teng Hong T. about renting a Toyota Corolla in Melbourne (12/17/23) Photo 4 by Teng Hong T. about renting a Toyota Corolla in Melbourne (12/17/23) Photo 5 by Teng Hong T. about renting a Toyota Corolla in Melbourne (12/17/23) Photo 6 by Teng Hong T. about renting a Toyota Corolla in Melbourne (12/17/23) Photo 7 by Teng Hong T. about renting a Toyota Corolla in Melbourne (12/17/23) Photo 8 by Teng Hong T. about renting a Toyota Corolla in Melbourne (12/17/23)
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
11/22/23
We rented 8 days in driving between Melbourne and Adelaide. we went to Great Ocean drive and wine valley regions in Adelaide
Taiwan
Toyota RAV4
11/5/23
Photo by MENG PING K. about renting a Toyota RAV4 in Melbourne (11/5/23)
Australia
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid
10/12/23
No issues with the car or the hire process from pick up to drop off. Picked up in Melbourne City and dropped off at the airport. Car was a Toyota CHR Koba Hybrid and brand new with only 2000km on the odo.Drove down Great Ocean Drive to the Grampians and through Ballarat
South Korea
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
8/8/23
Photo 1 by DONGJUN P. about renting a Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. in Melbourne (8/8/23) Photo 2 by DONGJUN P. about renting a Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. in Melbourne (8/8/23)
Australia
Toyota Corolla
2/21/21
mt Eliza, veri nice spot...

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
SEK 791.51
Lowest daily price
SEK 244.70
Total cars available
102

Top 14 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 76 reviews
+61386616000
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
SEK 373 - SEK 1,162
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:00
Tue:
08:00 - 15:00
Wed:
08:00 - 15:00
Thu:
08:00 - 15:00
Fri:
08:00 - 15:00
Sat:
08:00 - 15:00
Sun:
08:00 - 15:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.7 / 0 reviews
+611800501934
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
SEK 522 - SEK 1,437
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.7 / 22 reviews
+61136139
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
SEK 487 - SEK 1,307
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Very good 8.7 / 39 reviews
+61393295000
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
SEK 326 - SEK 2,212
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:29
Tue:
08:00 - 17:29
Wed:
08:00 - 17:29
Thu:
08:00 - 17:29
Fri:
08:00 - 17:29
Sat:
09:00 - 15:00
Sun:
09:00 - 15:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
136333
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
SEK 453 - SEK 1,217
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
1300362848
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
SEK 475 - SEK 1,258
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.4 / 73 reviews
+61755558900 / +1800028881
Grand Hyatt Hotel,Level 4, 123 Collins St,Melbourne, Vic, 3000
SEK 404 - SEK 433
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
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+610390876942
4/60 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
SEK 371 - SEK 601
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
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 10 reviews
+610386330000
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
SEK 520 - SEK 2,570
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
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 17:00
Kangaroo Rental
Kangaroo Rental
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+611300664068 / +61341144207
3 Waterfront Way , Docklands ( Open Air Car Park )
SEK 520 - SEK 2,570
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 19:00
Tue:
08:00 - 19:00
Wed:
08:00 - 19:00
Thu:
08:00 - 19:00
Fri:
08:00 - 19:00
Sat:
08:00 - 19:00
Sun:
08:00 - 19:00
Firefly
Firefly
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
0396598890
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
SEK 520 - SEK 2,570
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 17:00
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 17:00
Thu:
07:30 - 17:00
Fri:
07:30 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00
Cheaper Car Rentals
Cheaper Car Rentals
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+61393298587
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
SEK 245 - SEK 563
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
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
09:00 - 13:00
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
+610386330000
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
SEK 363 - SEK 1,001
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
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 17:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
610386330000
89 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000,Au
SEK 363 - SEK 1,001
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
Sat:
08:00 - 17:00
Sun:
09:00 - 17:00

Highly recommended by our customers

Jul 11, 2025
Great easy to apply and fast
Great easy to apply and fast
Dung Tran
Jul 11, 2025
It was great!
It was great!
Fabio Jose Sanchez Torres
Jul 11, 2025
Easy booking will wait for the day of…
Easy booking will wait for the day of collection to see if that’s as easy
Zahid
Jul 11, 2025
Top experience
Top esperience for us really good thanks so much
Francesco Bigerna
Jul 11, 2025
Easy
Fine to use.
Ross Latta
Jul 11, 2025
Easy steps to hire a perfect car
Easy steps to hire a perfect car
Mohammed Ghanim
Jul 11, 2025
Easy and good service 👍🏻
Easy and good service 👍🏻
Suleyman Demirbas
Jul 11, 2025
fast and simple
fast and simple
Connie
Jul 11, 2025
Good work, Mia!
Mia the assistant has been really helpful, the request was dealt with with fast response, I'm happy with the outcome, many thanks.
Ashley Chen
Jul 11, 2025
Quick
Clear and fast. We look forward to experriencing the vehicle
Ahmed Sehil
Jul 11, 2025
Good
Good and easy.
Samir
Jul 11, 2025
Order was easy
Order was easy
ODED
Jul 11, 2025
you have a good prices
you have a good prices. Always was satisfied with booking with you
Piotr Lesiakowski
Jul 11, 2025
Everything ok
Smooth booking process. Hopefully on-site experience will be as smooth
Gesu Ambulante
Jul 11, 2025
Quick
Quick, variety, price
ADRIENNE LEEMING
Jul 11, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Kim Østergaard

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