Car Rental in Melbourne (Downtown)
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All-wheel drive
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$13.64$20.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
MG 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$14.37$22.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Toyota Camry
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$18.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
A rental sales agent at the reception to execute the rental process. If courtsey drop off is at a hotel in the city, the rental agent will call and arrange to deliver car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Mitsubishi ASX
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$15.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
A rental sales agent at the reception to execute the rental process. If courtsey drop off is at a hotel in the city, the rental agent will call and arrange to deliver car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Hyundai Accent Sedan (i25)
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$14.00$21.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Mazda CX-3
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$15.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
A rental sales agent at the reception to execute the rental process. If courtsey drop off is at a hotel in the city, the rental agent will call and arrange to deliver car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now
Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$16.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
A rental sales agent at the reception to execute the rental process. If courtsey drop off is at a hotel in the city, the rental agent will call and arrange to deliver car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$18.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
A rental sales agent at the reception to execute the rental process. If courtsey drop off is at a hotel in the city, the rental agent will call and arrange to deliver car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Kia Cerato
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$18.78$28.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
All-wheel drive
Hyundai i30
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$18.78$28.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
No A/C
4
$19.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
A rental sales agent at the reception to execute the rental process. If courtsey drop off is at a hotel in the city, the rental agent will call and arrange to deliver car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay part now
Suzuki Swift
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$19.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
MG ZS
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$20.98$32.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Suzuki Swift
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$21.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Hyundai Tucson
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$21.72$33.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$21.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$23.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$24.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$25.82$28.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Nissan X-Trail
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$26.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
A rental sales agent at the reception to execute the rental process. If courtsey drop off is at a hotel in the city, the rental agent will call and arrange to deliver car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
4x4
Nissan X-Trail (5+2)
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$26.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Car rental center
Pick-up information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
A rental sales agent at the reception to execute the rental process. If courtsey drop off is at a hotel in the city, the rental agent will call and arrange to deliver car.
Drop-off information
Downtown
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$27.14
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$27.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$27.62$30.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$27.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$28.30$31.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Subaru Crosstrek
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$28.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$28.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
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Hyundai Venue
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$28.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Drop-off information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$28.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$29.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Drop-off information
Downtown
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
MG 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89 FRANKLIN STREET
Drop-off information
Downtown
89 FRANKLIN STREET
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$29.72$33.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Mazda CX-3
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Drop-off information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.80$34.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mazda CX3
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$30.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89 FRANKLIN STREET
Drop-off information
Downtown
89 FRANKLIN STREET
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Drop-off information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mazda CX5
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Drop-off information
Downtown
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.40$34.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Mazda CX5
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Drop-off information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
All-wheel drive
Nissan Serena
or similar Standard Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$32.00$49.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Kia K4
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$32.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$32.95$36.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$32.96$36.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$33.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$33.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Drop-off information
Downtown
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Hyundai iMax
or similar Standard Elite Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$33.84$52.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.1
Very Good
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Walk in to our office.
Drop-off information
Downtown
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Pay part now
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$34.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Drop-off information
Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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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 14 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
$45 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%
Average gas price
$1.34 per liter or $5.07 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.17 per liter or $4.43 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.57 per liter or $5.94 per gallon
Rating
9.7 / 10
Top 20 locations near Melbourne (Downtown)
- Melbourne Central Business Districtfrom $36.00 per day0.4 km / 0.25 miles away
- Melbourne Southbankfrom $25.95 per day1.7 km / 1.06 miles away
- South Melbourne Downtownfrom $25.94 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- South Melbournefrom $37.43 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $32.62 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- Melbourne South Yarrafrom $35.35 per day4.6 km / 2.86 miles away
- Melbourne Footscrayfrom $32.56 per day5.1 km / 3.17 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $31.28 per day6.3 km / 3.91 miles away
- Melbourne Prestonfrom $35.37 per day7.3 km / 4.54 miles away
- Melbourne Maribyrnongfrom $42.23 per day7.3 km / 4.54 miles away
- Melbourne Coburgfrom $29.66 per day7.6 km / 4.72 miles away
- Melbourne Glen Irisfrom $41.09 per day10.1 km / 6.28 miles away
- Essendon Fields Airportfrom $43.44 per day10.4 km / 6.46 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom $35.81 per day10.7 km / 6.65 miles away
- Melbourne Gardenvalefrom $43.66 per day10.7 km / 6.65 miles away
- Melbourne Altona Northfrom $38.15 per day11.1 km / 6.9 miles away
- Melbourne Sunshinefrom $49.44 per day12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $24.55 per day13.7 km / 8.51 miles away
- Melbourne Bentleigh Eastfrom $46.52 per day14.5 km / 9.01 miles away
- Melbourne Campbellfieldfrom $23.65 per day14.6 km / 9.07 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
B
SIXT
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
C
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
D
Dollar
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
E
Hertz
Shop 3/8 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 $37 | A good deal $26 | Cheapest supplier ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Melbourne (Downtown)
$74
$37
$0
$41
in January
Jan
$59
in February
Feb
$52
in March
Mar
$56
in April
Apr
$41
in May
May
$35
in June
Jun
$48
in July
Jul
$36
in August
Aug
$38
in September
Sep
$45
in October
Oct
$38
in November
Nov
$67
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Melbourne (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $34.73 per day. This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $67.12 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 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 April.
Monthly searches in Melbourne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
2 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
0.8 times in March
Mar
0.6 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
0.7 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
0.8 times in October
Oct
1.2 times in November
Nov
1.8 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 February the average rental period is 8 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Melbourne (Downtown)
9
4
0
7 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
8 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, EastCoast Car Rentals, Thrifty, SIXT, Cheaper Car Rentals |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, large cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $15 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | ADVANCE CAR RENTAL |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | SUV |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai i30 | 4 | Large car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | Medium car |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | SUV |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | SUV |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG HS | 5 | SUV |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Kia Picanto | 5 | Small car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large 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
November
Happiest customers drive
Suzuki Swift
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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Feb 6, 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 22, 2021
enrico S.
Toyota Corolla
mt Eliza, veri nice spot...
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
9
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$45
Lowest daily price
$15
Total cars available
97
Top 14 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2026
8.8
Excellent
28 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.2
$42–$153
per day
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
+61136139
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
SIXT
8.7
Excellent
81 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
9.0
$39–$40
per day
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
+61386616000
Show 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
8.7
Excellent
67 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
$15–$97
per day
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
+61393295000
Show 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
Dollar
8.6
Excellent
8 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$35–$179
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
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
$35–$179
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
Kangaroo Rental
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
$35–$179
per day
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
Avis
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$28–$221
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
8.4
Very Good
12 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.0
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
$33–$201
per day
50-54 Clarendon St, Southbank VIC 3006
+610396692480
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
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-13:00
8.3
Very Good
87 reviews
Value for money
7.9
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
$33–$201
per day
Grand Hyatt Hotel,Level 4, 123 Collins St,Melbourne, Vic, 3000
+61755558900 / +1800028881
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
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
Firefly
8.3
Very 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
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$33–$201
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
8.3
Very Good
1 review
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
8.9
Car condition
8.5
$30–$67
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
Very Good
2 reviews
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
$41–$192
per day
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
+610386330000
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
08:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
Cheaper Car Rentals
8.1
Very Good
5 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
7.4
$18–$56
per day
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
Sun
09:00-13:00
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Average
Value for money
6.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.5
Car condition
7.4
$18–$56
per day
89 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000,Au
610386330000
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
08:00-17:00
Sun
09:00-17:00
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