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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.46
per day
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MG 3
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$32.87
per day
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Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$38.85
per day
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Mazda CX3
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$37.69
per day
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.34
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Suzuki Swift
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$36.38
per day
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Mazda CX-3
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$38.91
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Hyundai Kona
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$39.17
per day
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Mazda CX-30
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$39.43
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Mazda 3
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$39.45
per day
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Toyota Yaris Cross
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$40.19
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Kia Stonic
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.85
per day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$41.42
per day
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Mazda CX5
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$42.81
per day
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Suzuki Swift
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$44.47
per day
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8.4
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.47
per day
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$46.92
per day
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Toyota Yaris
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.46
per day
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.70
per day
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.02
per day
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8.4
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Toyota Corolla
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.18
per day
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Shop 3/8 Franklin St
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$52.63
per day
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Mazda CX-5
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.74
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$53.93
per day
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8.4
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Toyota Yaris
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.72
per day
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Mazda CX-30
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$56.21
per day
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$56.45
per day
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Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$58.29
per day
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Mazda CX-5
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$58.32
per day
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Toyota Corolla Cross
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.02
per day
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Kia Sportage
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$61.23
per day
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$64.56
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$68.85
per day
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Toyota RAV4
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.98
per day
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$71.00
per day
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Ford Everest
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$73.28
per day
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Nissan X-Trail
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$73.95
per day
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Kia Sorento
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$76.08
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Ford Ranger
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$76.96
per day
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$79.90
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Kia Carnival
or similar Premium Van
Automatic
8
A/C
4
$86.65
per day
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$88.98
per day
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$92.85
per day
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Shop 2/8 Franklin St
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$95.54
per day
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Toyota Kluger
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Automatic
5
A/C
4
$106.13
per day
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Mitsubishi Pajero
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Automatic
5
A/C
5
$106.34
per day
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Downtown
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$114.20
per day
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8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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BMW X1
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$128.08
per day
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BMW X3
or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$136.10
per day
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$146.79
per day
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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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 2, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Melbourne (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 13 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
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.55 per liter or $5.87 per gallon
Rating
9.5 / 10
Top 20 locations near Melbourne (Downtown)
- South Melbournefrom $47.46 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $41.87 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $31.17 per day6.3 km / 3.91 miles away
- Melbourne Brighton10.7 km / 6.65 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $47.46 per day13.7 km / 8.51 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $30.31 per day17.2 km / 10.69 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $17.70 per day18.3 km / 11.37 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom $31.35 per day22.3 km / 13.86 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom $40.75 per day28.6 km / 17.77 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom $46.44 per day29.5 km / 18.33 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom $46.44 per day40 km / 24.85 miles away
- Avalon Airportfrom $73.39 per day50 km / 31.07 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom $33.80 per day262.7 km / 163.23 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $33.53 per day369.9 km / 229.85 miles away
- Devonport Airportfrom $59.90 per day394.4 km / 245.07 miles away
- Griffith Airportfrom $60.28 per day408 km / 253.52 miles away
- Merimbula Airportfrom $26.40 per day448 km / 278.37 miles away
- Launceston Airportfrom $45.27 per day458 km / 284.59 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom $42.54 per day469.5 km / 291.73 miles away
- Mildura Airportfrom $61.07 per day474.6 km / 294.9 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
B
SIXT
Shop 10/99 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
C
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
D
Dollar
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
E
Kangaroo Rental
3 Waterfront Way , Docklands ( Open Air Car Park )
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 $46 | A good deal $47 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Melbourne (Downtown)
$71
$35
$0
$40
in January
Jan
$56
in February
Feb
$50
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
$36
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 $33.97 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $64.54 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 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
2.4
1.2
0
2.2 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
0.8 times in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
2.1 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
10 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 | $33 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
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 | Hyundai i30 | 4 | Large car |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Kia Picanto | 5 | Small car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | Medium car |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Large car |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG HS | 5 | SUV |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 2, 2026)
Prices are lowest during June, starting at $34 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $65. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Melbourne (Downtown) is January, while the least popular month is July.
Melbourne (Downtown) hosts: Thrifty, SIXT, ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, Dollar, Kangaroo Rental, Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Budget, Keddy. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Melbourne (Downtown)
9.5
Average rating
Based on 4 reviews
Best month to visit
October
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi ASX
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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
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
Feb 21, 2021
enrico S.
Toyota Corolla
mt Eliza, veri nice spot...
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Cheaper Car Rentals (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$76
Lowest daily price
$33
Total cars available
73
Top 13 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2026
8.9
Very Good
29 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.4
Car condition
9.3
$47–$211
per day
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-16:00
Sun
07:00-16:00
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
82 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
9.0
Shop 10/99 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
+61386616000
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
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08:00-13:00
8.7
Very Good
74 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
+61393295000
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:29
Tue
08:00-17:29
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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
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
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$53–$227
per day
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
+611800501934
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Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-16:00
Sun
07:00-16:00
Kangaroo Rental
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.6
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
9.2
3 Waterfront Way , Docklands ( Open Air Car Park )
+611300664068 / +61341144207
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:00-19:00
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08:00-19:00
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08:00-19:00
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08:00-19:00
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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
$46–$322
per day
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
0396598890
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Mon
07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-16:00
Sun
07:00-16:00
8.4
Good
12 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.0
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$33–$183
per day
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
+610386330000
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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09:00-17:00
Avis
8.4
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
$60–$308
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
Budget
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
$51–$269
per day
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
1300362848
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
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07:30-17:00
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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
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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09:00-17:00
8.3
Good
87 ratings
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
$20–$59
per day
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Level 4, 123 Collins St
18000288810061755558900
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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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
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
0396598890
Show working hours
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-17:00
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07:00-16:00
Sun
07:00-16:00
Cheaper Car Rentals
8.3
Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
7.9
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
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-17:00
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08:00-13:00
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