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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$33.64
per day
Rental office
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Mazda 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.18
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$36.60
per day
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$37.59
per day
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$41.03
per day
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Audi Q2
or similar Economy Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$67.62
per day
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$68.11
per day
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Audi Q5
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$70.08
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 13:17 on 26/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Melbourne Preston
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Melbourne Preston and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 25, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Melbourne Preston
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers in Melbourne Preston in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$49 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
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.54 per liter or $5.83 per gallon
Rating
9.5 / 10
Top 20 locations near Melbourne Preston
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $39.43 per day7.3 km / 4.54 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $37.32 per day7.5 km / 4.66 miles away
- South Melbournefrom $47.56 per day9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $47.56 per day11.7 km / 7.27 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $36.06 per day12.5 km / 7.77 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $14.95 per day16.1 km / 10 miles away
- Melbourne Brighton16.8 km / 10.44 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $37.40 per day22 km / 13.67 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom $40.99 per day26.5 km / 16.47 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom $36.40 per day28 km / 17.4 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom $33.53 per day32.1 km / 19.95 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom $33.64 per day45 km / 27.96 miles away
- Avalon Airportfrom $64.05 per day56.4 km / 35.05 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom $66.83 per day255.8 km / 158.95 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $47.74 per day362.8 km / 225.43 miles away
- Devonport Airportfrom $46.26 per day399.5 km / 248.24 miles away
- Griffith Airportfrom $81.56 per day401 km / 249.17 miles away
- Merimbula Airportfrom $31.73 per day443.5 km / 275.58 miles away
- Launceston Airportfrom $41.22 per day462.5 km / 287.38 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom $35.25 per day463.1 km / 287.76 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
335 Bell Street, Preston,3072
B
Thrifty
234-242 High St
C
Hertz
234-242 High St
D
Firefly
234-242 High St
E
Europcar
15 Northgate Drive
When to book in Melbourne Preston and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Melbourne Preston?
The cost of renting a car in Melbourne Preston 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 monthMay | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $43 | A good deal $37 | Cheapest supplier Hertz | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Melbourne Preston
$86
$43
$0
$30
in January
Jan
$33
in February
Feb
$38
in March
Mar
$29
in April
Apr
$22
in May
May
$30
in June
Jun
$30
in July
Jul
$59
in August
Aug
$79
in September
Sep
$39
in October
Oct
$46
in November
Nov
$43
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Melbourne Preston is May — when rental costs average $22.37 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $78.50 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 Preston?
Based on how many users search for a car in Melbourne Preston, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches in Melbourne Preston by pick-up date relative to the average
3.7
1.9
0
2 times in January
Jan
2 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
0.4 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.1 times in September
Sep
0.4 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
3.4 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Melbourne Preston?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 12 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Melbourne Preston
13
7
0
4 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
12 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Europcar, Routes Car Rental, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $34 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Hertz |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Mazda CX3 | 5 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Mazda CX5 | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Kia Picanto | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla Hatch | 5 | Large car |
| Europcar | Hyundai Venue | 4 | Medium car |
| Routes Car Rental | MG 3 | 4 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Mazda CX-3 | 4 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 25, 2026)
Prices are lowest during May, starting at $22 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at $79. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Melbourne Preston is December, while the least popular month is September.
Melbourne Preston hosts: SIXT, Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly, Europcar, Routes Car Rental. 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 Preston
9.7
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
April
Happiest customers drive
MG 3
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
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Mar 2, 2023
Gerard Q.
Kia Cerato Aut.
Drove the Great Ocean Road over 2 days in a Toyota Camry hybrid. It was impressively economical and was a comfortable drive.we stayed in Torquay and Port Cambell excellent trip
May 7, 2022
David W.
Toyota Corolla
Our visit was for family reasons.
However, we did visit Diamond Valley Railway - highly recommended. And while visiting Healesville, took a ride on the Yarra Valley Railway. Stockman's pie at the bakery highly recommended. Visited Puffing Billy at Lakeside. Completely changed, sterilised and overdeveloped for inbound tourists. Yuk‼️
Jan 11, 2022
michelle F.
MG 3
MG 3 was fabulous, easy to drive ,
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$49
Lowest daily price
$34
Total cars available
47
Top 6 suppliers in Melbourne Preston in 2026
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
25 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
335 Bell Street, Preston,3072
+61399534111
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:30
Tue
08:00-16:30
Wed
08:00-16:30
Thu
08:00-16:30
Fri
08:00-16:30
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-11:00
Thrifty
8.6
Very Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$33–$411
per day
234-242 High St
136139
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
08:00-12:00
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
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
$34–$189
per day
234-242 High St
0394844178
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
08:00-12:00
Firefly
8.3
Good
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
8.4
Car condition
8.5
234-242 High St
0394844178
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
08:00-12:00
Europcar
8.2
Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
7.6
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
7.8
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.9
$41–$103
per day
15 Northgate Drive
+610399546200
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
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Below Average
1 rating
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.3
15 Northgate Drive, Thomastown, Victoria, 3074,Au
610399546200
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
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