Car Rental in Melbourne (Downtown)

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Downtown, Melbourne, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Kia Picanto or similar
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$27.88 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or similar
Suzuki Baleno
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$42.08 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$46.94 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan or similar
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$51.60 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown Car Rental
Premium
Peugeot 508s or similar
Peugeot 508s
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$67.77 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$72.53 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact Elite Crossover
MG ZS EV or similar
MG ZS EV
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
$76.28 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Oversized Van
Toyota Commuter or similar
Toyota Commuter
  • 12
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
$239.15 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:55 on 2023-09-26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$78.03 / per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.5
Average gasoline price
$1.29 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.57 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.09 per liter

Top 20 Locations near Melbourne (Downtown)

  1. Car Rental in South Melbourne from $42.06 per day
    2.7 km / 1.7 miles away
  2. Car Rental in Melbourne Richmond from $52.76 per day
    4.0 km / 2.5 miles away
  3. Car Rental in Melbourne Brighton from $55.24 per day
    10.7 km / 6.6 miles away
  4. Car Rental in Melbourne Tullamarine from $35.25 per day
    14.8 km / 9.2 miles away
  5. Car Rental at Melbourne Airport from $29.60 per day
    18.3 km / 11.4 miles away
  6. Car Rental in Melbourne Hoppers Crossing from $46.03 per day
    22.3 km / 13.9 miles away
  7. Car Rental in Melbourne Bayswater from $36.83 per day
    28.6 km / 17.8 miles away
  8. Car Rental in Melbourne Dandenong from $38.82 per day
    29.5 km / 18.3 miles away
  9. Car Rental in Melbourne Frankston from $42.06 per day
    40.1 km / 24.9 miles away
  10. Car Rental at Avalon Airport from $54.89 per day
    50.0 km / 31.1 miles away
  11. Car Rental at Albury Airport from $53.98 per day
    262.7 km / 163.2 miles away
  12. Car Rental at Wagga Wagga Airport from $54.57 per day
    369.9 km / 229.8 miles away
  13. Car Rental at Devonport Airport from $41.02 per day
    394.4 km / 245.1 miles away
  14. Car Rental at Griffith Airport from $53.07 per day
    408.0 km / 253.5 miles away
  15. Car Rental at Merimbula Airport from $30.21 per day
    448.0 km / 278.4 miles away
  16. Car Rental at Launceston Airport from $21.59 per day
    458.0 km / 284.6 miles away
  17. Car Rental at Canberra Airport from $45.27 per day
    469.5 km / 291.7 miles away
  18. Car Rental at Mildura Airport from $40.65 per day
    474.6 km / 294.9 miles away
  19. Car Rental in Hobart (Downtown) from $17.15 per day
    598.5 km / 371.9 miles away
  20. Car Rental at Hobart Airport from $15.70 per day
    599.2 km / 372.3 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. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Melbourne (Downtown)
$57.74
January
$60.71
February
$67.70
March
$76.19
April
$47.63
May
$56.14
June
$65.88
July
$65.94
August
$49.85
September
$58.40
October
$68.59
November
$74.49
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Melbourne (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $47.63 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $76.19 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 January the average rental period is 7 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Melbourne (Downtown)
7
January
5
February
6
March
6
April
6
May
5
June
4
July
5
August
6
September
6
October
5
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 Melbourne (Downtown) in January, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Melbourne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
181%
January
130%
February
123%
March
99%
April
78%
May
69%
June
65%
July
71%
August
68%
September
115%
October
106%
November
96%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers SIXT, EastCoast Car Rentals, GreenMotion, Jucy, ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars
Lowest price $28 per day
Cheapest supplier EastCoast Car Rentals

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
EastCoast Car Rentals MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals Suzuki Baleno 5 2 Medium cars
SIXT MG HS Aut. 5 3 SUVs
GreenMotion Kia Rio 4 1 Small cars
SIXT Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
GreenMotion Mitsubishi Mirage 5 1 Small cars
SIXT Kia Carnival 5 3 Vans
Jucy Hyundai Accent 5 2 Medium cars
SIXT Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid 5 2 Large cars
SIXT Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. 5 3 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
GreenMotion
9.4 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Keddy
8.5 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$78.03
Lowest daily price
$27.88
Total cars available
84

Top 9 Suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2023

GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Exceptional 9.4 / 49 reviews
+61134733
Pullman On The Park, 192 Wellington Parade,
$65 - $153
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
Sat:09:00-12:00
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Exceptional 9.2 / 18 reviews
+61393295000
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
$44 - $239
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
SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.1 / 43 reviews
+61386616000
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
$68
Working hours
Mon:07:30-16:00
Tue:07:30-16:00
Wed:07:30-16:00
Thu:07:30-16:00
Fri:07:30-16:00
Sat:07:30-16:00
Sun:07:30-16:00
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.9 / 52 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
Shop 103, 228 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC
$28 - $77
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.8 / 7 reviews
+610386330000
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
$42 - $87
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.8 / 6 reviews
+61136139
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
$53 - $110
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:30
Tue:07:30-17:30
Wed:07:30-17:30
Thu:07:30-17:30
Fri:07:30-17:30
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.7
+611800501934
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
$52 - $111
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:30
Tue:07:30-17:30
Wed:07:30-17:30
Thu:07:30-17:30
Fri:07:30-17:30
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.7
+610390876942
4/60 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
$72 - $78
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.5
+610386330000
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
$44 - $88
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
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