Car Rental in Melbourne (Downtown)
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Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$44 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.28 per liter or $4.84 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.19 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.61 per liter or $6.08 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Melbourne (Downtown)
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50 km / 31.1 miles away
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262.7 km / 163.2 miles away
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448 km / 278.4 miles away
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458 km / 284.6 miles away
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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)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Melbourne (Downtown) is June — when rental costs average $36.11 per day. This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $69.80 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.
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 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Melbourne (Downtown)
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
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 | $36 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 |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Suzuki Baleno | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| GreenMotion | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| SIXT | MG HS Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| GreenMotion | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Vans |
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.
AS
Australia
Toyota Kluger
December 30, 2023
TT
Singapore
Toyota Corolla
December 17, 2023
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.
IK
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
November 22, 2023
We rented 8 days in driving between Melbourne and Adelaide. we went to Great Ocean drive and wine valley regions in Adelaide
MK
Taiwan
Toyota RAV4
November 5, 2023
SF
Australia
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid
October 12, 2023
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
DP
South Korea
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
August 8, 2023
ES
Australia
Toyota Corolla
February 21, 2021
mt Eliza, veri nice spot...
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Car Rental Statistics
Highest-rated company
GreenMotion
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Kangaroo Rental
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
7
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$44.44
Lowest daily price
$35.81
Total cars available
162
Top 11 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2024
+61134733
Pullman On The Park, 192 Wellington Parade,
$37 - $75
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
+61386616000
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
$40 - $121
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
+61393295000
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
$36 - $215
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
+61136139
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
$54 - $129
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
Budget
0392043910
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
$52 - $67
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
+611800474258 / +61755558908
Shop 103, 228 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC
$39 - $52
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
Avis
0392043910
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
$55 - $69
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
Dollar
+611800501934
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
$112 - $208
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
+610386330000
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
$54 - $178
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
Enterprise
+610390876942
4/60 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
$46 - $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:08:00-13:00
Kangaroo Rental
+611300664068 / +61341144207
3 Waterfront Way , Docklands ( Open Air Car Park )
$40 - $141
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
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