Car Rental in Melbourne (Downtown)

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Downtown, Melbourne, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Toyota Yaris or similar
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
$28.93 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse or similar
Mitsubishi Eclipse
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$37.77 per day
Standard
Kia Optima or similar
Kia Optima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
GreenMotion
$39.96 per day
Compact
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Cheaper Car Rentals
$47.31 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$52.98 per day
Intermediate Elite
Audi A3 or similar
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$69.55 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$97.63 per day
Full-size Elite Van
Kia Carnival (5+2) or similar
Kia Carnival (5+2)
  • 8
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Cheaper Car Rentals
$76.43 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:33 PM on 10/6/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$56 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
$1.30 per liter or $4.93 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.37 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.55 per liter or $5.88 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

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)
$45.60
January
$52.27
February
$57.41
March
$53.14
April
$42.39
May
$36.41
June
$50.30
July
$45.16
August
$48.27
September
$50.03
October
$55.02
November
$70.38
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Melbourne (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $36.41 per day. This is 28% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $70.38 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 June the average rental period is 13 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Melbourne (Downtown)
7
January
9
February
7
March
6
April
8
May
13
June
6
July
9
August
6
September
5
October
6
November
5
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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Melbourne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
143%
January
70%
February
93%
March
31%
April
57%
May
71%
June
61%
July
80%
August
66%
September
154%
October
163%
November
209%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers SIXT, EastCoast Car Rentals, GreenMotion, ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $29 per day
Cheapest supplier ADVANCE CAR RENTAL

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Toyota Yaris 5 1 Small cars
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals Suzuki Baleno 5 2 Medium cars
GreenMotion Hyundai Kona 5 2 SUVs
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals MG HS 5 2 SUVs
GreenMotion Mitsubishi Mirage 5 1 Small cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Kia Picanto 5 1 Small 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.

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
GreenMotion
9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
7
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$56.32
Lowest daily price
$28.93
Total cars available
168

Top 14 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2024

GreenMotion
Exceptional 9 / 63 reviews
+61134733
Pullman On The Park, 192 Wellington Parade,
$40 - $50
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:09:00-14:00
Sun:09:00-14:00
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Very good 8.8 / 30 reviews
+61393295000
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
$29 - $123
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
Very good 8.7 / 69 reviews
+61386616000
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
$56 - $129
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
Thrifty
Very good 8.6 / 15 reviews
+61136139
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
$54 - $129
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
Budget
Very good 8.4
0392043910
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
$51 - $104
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3
+610396598890
Shop 3/8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
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
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.2 / 67 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
Shop 103, 228 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC
$38 - $71
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
Very good 8.2 / 9 reviews
+610386330000
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
$58 - $219
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2
+611800501934
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
$55 - $200
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8
+610390876942
4/60 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
$48 - $145
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
Kangaroo Rental
Kangaroo Rental
Good 7.9
+611300664068 / +61341144207
3 Waterfront Way , Docklands ( Open Air Car Park )
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
Good 7.7
0396598890
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
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
Good 7.6
0393298587
118 Franklin St Melbourne
$40 - $84
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
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.4
610386330000
89 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000,Au
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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