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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.14
per day
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Suzuki Swift
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.03
per day
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8.3
Good
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Kia Cerato
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$39.45
per day
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8.3
Good
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Kia Stonic
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.63
per day
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8.3
Good
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.10
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
5
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4
$41.60
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Suzuki Swift
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$42.78
per day
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8.5
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Mazda CX-3
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$42.94
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mazda CX-30
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$43.57
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Toyota Yaris Cross
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$44.36
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mazda CX-3
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Automatic
5
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5
$44.51
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.20
per day
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8.5
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Toyota Corolla Cross
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$45.78
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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MG 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.22
per day
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Mazda 3
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.53
per day
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Toyota C-HR
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.90
per day
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8.5
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.22
per day
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8.5
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Mazda CX3
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$48.59
per day
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.87
per day
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89 FRANKLIN STREET
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Mazda CX-30
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$50.23
per day
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.05
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$52.25
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Shop 3/8 Franklin St
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Toyota Corolla Cross
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$52.75
per day
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Toyota Yaris Cross
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.10
per day
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Kia K4
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.47
per day
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
4
A/C
4
$54.15
per day
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8.5
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Hyundai i30
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$54.54
per day
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$54.71
per day
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8.5
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$55.51
per day
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8.3
Good
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Shop 2/8 Franklin St
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Mazda CX-5
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.30
per day
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Mazda CX-3
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$57.94
per day
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8.5
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Toyota Yaris Cross
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.84
per day
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8.5
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Kia Sportage
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$60.16
per day
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Mazda CX-5
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$61.21
per day
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Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Kia Sportage
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$64.29
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$68.76
per day
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Kia Sportage
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.12
per day
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8.5
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Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
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Mazda CX5
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$70.01
per day
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Toyota RAV4
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$73.54
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mazda CX5
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$76.14
per day
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$78.54
per day
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Toyota Highlander
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Automatic
7
A/C
4
$80.28
per day
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Ford Everest
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$80.44
per day
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$81.63
per day
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Toyota RAV4
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$82.40
per day
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Mitsubishi Pajero
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$82.64
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Toyota Fortuner
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.26
per day
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Ford Ranger
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$84.29
per day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$84.34
per day
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.17
per day
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8.5
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Melbourne (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Melbourne (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Melbourne (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$76 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.30 per liter or $4.92 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.13 per liter or $4.28 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.53 per liter or $5.79 per gallon
Rating
9.7 / 10
Top 20 locations near Melbourne (Downtown)
- South Melbournefrom $40.15 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $42.11 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $45.53 per day6.3 km / 3.91 miles away
- Melbourne Brighton10.7 km / 6.65 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $36.59 per day13.7 km / 8.51 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $35.33 per day17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $21.77 per day18.3 km / 11.37 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom $51.33 per day22.3 km / 13.86 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom $40.73 per day28.6 km / 17.77 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom $43.14 per day29.5 km / 18.33 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom $43.14 per day40 km / 24.85 miles away
- Avalon Airportfrom $46.02 per day50 km / 31.07 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom $55.58 per day262.7 km / 163.23 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $85.01 per day369.9 km / 229.85 miles away
- Devonport Airportfrom $90.18 per day394.4 km / 245.07 miles away
- Griffith Airportfrom $60.32 per day408 km / 253.52 miles away
- Merimbula Airportfrom $31.30 per day448 km / 278.37 miles away
- Launceston Airportfrom $48.23 per day458 km / 284.59 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom $46.63 per day469.5 km / 291.73 miles away
- Mildura Airportfrom $60.01 per day474.6 km / 294.9 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Dollar
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
B
Avis
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
C
Hertz
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
D
Kangaroo Rental
3 Waterfront Way , Docklands ( Open Air Car Park )
E
Budget
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
When to book in Melbourne (Downtown) and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $48 | A good deal $45 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Melbourne (Downtown)
$72
$36
$0
$41
in January
Jan
$57
in February
Feb
$51
in March
Mar
$54
in April
Apr
$38
in May
May
$34
in June
Jun
$39
in July
Jul
$41
in August
Aug
$37
in September
Sep
$44
in October
Oct
$37
in November
Nov
$65
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Melbourne (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $34.27 per day. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $65.04 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 Melbourne (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Melbourne (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car 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
2.3
1.2
0
2.1 times in January
Jan
1.2 times in February
Feb
0.9 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
0.4 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
2 times in December
Dec
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 July the average rental period is 12 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Melbourne (Downtown)
13
7
0
8 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
9 days in May
May
10 days in June
Jun
12 days in July
Jul
12 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, EastCoast Car Rentals, Thrifty, SIXT, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $37 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | SUV |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | Medium car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai i30 | 4 | Large car |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Kia Picanto | 5 | Small car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG HS | 5 | SUV |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | SUV |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 5 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Melbourne (Downtown)
9.7
Average rating
Based on 9 reviews
Best month to visit
October
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi ASX
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Feb 5, 2026
Hans Karsten W.
Mazda CX-30
Apr 8, 2025
Yu Che H.
Peugeot 508s
Dec 30, 2023
Aditria S.
Toyota Kluger
Dec 17, 2023
Teng Hong T.
Toyota Corolla
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.
Nov 22, 2023
InTchang K.
Toyota Corolla
We rented 8 days in driving between Melbourne and Adelaide. we went to Great Ocean drive and wine valley regions in Adelaide
Nov 5, 2023
MENG PING K.
Toyota RAV4
Oct 12, 2023
Sean F.
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid
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
Aug 8, 2023
DONGJUN P.
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
Feb 21, 2021
enrico S.
Toyota Corolla
mt Eliza, veri nice spot...
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Cheaper Car Rentals (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
9
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$76
Lowest daily price
$37
Total cars available
142
Top 9 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2026
Dollar
8.6
Very Good
8 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$40–$220
per day
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
+611800501934
Show 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
Avis
8.5
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$45–$302
per day
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
136333
Show 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
Kangaroo Rental
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.6
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
9.1
3 Waterfront Way , Docklands ( Open Air Car Park )
+611300664068 / +61341144207
Show 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
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
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
$52–$240
per day
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
0396598890
Show 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
Budget
8.4
Good
1 rating
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
8.8
Car condition
8.6
$37–$262
per day
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
1300362848
Show 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
Keddy
8.3
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
+610386330000
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
8.3
Good
87 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
9.0
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$27–$62
per day
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Level 4, 123 Collins St
18000288810061755558900
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
07:00-17:00
Sun
07:00-17:00
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
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
0396598890
Show 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
8.3
Good
7 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.0
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
7.5
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
+61393298587
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
Sat
08:00-13:00
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