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Pakenham, Australia
Thu, Nov 12
Fri, Nov 20
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Cheapest car rental rates

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
$38.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
61 Bald Hill Rd
Drop-off information
Downtown
61 Bald Hill Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mazda CX-3

or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
2
$42.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
61 Bald Hill Rd
Drop-off information
Downtown
61 Bald Hill Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mazda CX-30

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
3
$45.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
61 Bald Hill Rd
Drop-off information
Downtown
61 Bald Hill Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mazda CX-5

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
4
$51.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
61 Bald Hill Rd
Drop-off information
Downtown
61 Bald Hill Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:12 on 09/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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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
5 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
$1.30 per liter or $4.92 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.13 per liter or $4.28 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Pakenham

  1. Melbournefrom $17.28 per day
    52.7 km / 32.75 miles away
  2. Avalonfrom $47.38 per day
    87.3 km / 54.25 miles away
  3. Geelongfrom $30.53 per day
    97.6 km / 60.65 miles away
  4. Ballaratfrom $41.32 per day
    152.6 km / 94.82 miles away
  5. Bendigofrom $49.61 per day
    179.1 km / 111.29 miles away
  6. Echucafrom $65.80 per day
    221.4 km / 137.57 miles away
  7. Alburyfrom $65.12 per day
    255.8 km / 158.95 miles away
  8. Burniefrom $102.75 per day
    334.2 km / 207.66 miles away
  9. Devonportfrom $81.21 per day
    354.9 km / 220.52 miles away
  10. Wagga Waggafrom $32.73 per day
    367.7 km / 228.48 miles away
  11. Launcestonfrom $38.49 per day
    401.3 km / 249.36 miles away
  12. Mount Gambierfrom $22.29 per day
    412.3 km / 256.19 miles away
  13. Merimbulafrom $43.20 per day
    412.9 km / 256.56 miles away
  14. Griffithfrom $105.05 per day
    427.5 km / 265.64 miles away
  15. Canberrafrom $34.86 per day
    450.2 km / 279.74 miles away
  16. Mildurafrom $59.84 per day
    522.8 km / 324.85 miles away
  17. Hobartfrom $35.06 per day
    558.1 km / 346.79 miles away
  18. Orangefrom $49.27 per day
    624.5 km / 388.05 miles away
  19. Wollongongfrom $27.45 per day
    633.5 km / 393.64 miles away
  20. Bathurstfrom $45.76 per day
    635.9 km / 395.13 miles away

Top 20 locations near Pakenham

  1. Melbourne Dandenongfrom $45.37 per day
    24.1 km / 14.98 miles away
  2. Melbourne Frankstonfrom $45.37 per day
    30.3 km / 18.83 miles away
  3. Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $41.41 per day
    38.4 km / 23.86 miles away
  4. Melbourne Brighton
    45.4 km / 28.21 miles away
  5. Melbourne Richmondfrom $41.02 per day
    48.9 km / 30.39 miles away
  6. South Melbournefrom $40.03 per day
    52 km / 32.31 miles away
  7. Melbourne (Downtown)from $33.28 per day
    52.7 km / 32.75 miles away
  8. Melbourne Airportfrom $17.28 per day
    69.9 km / 43.43 miles away
  9. Avalon Airportfrom $47.38 per day
    87.3 km / 54.25 miles away
  10. Albury Airportfrom $65.12 per day
    258.5 km / 160.62 miles away
  11. Devonport Airportfrom $83.66 per day
    355 km / 220.59 miles away
  12. Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $32.73 per day
    368.9 km / 229.22 miles away
  13. Merimbula Airportfrom $43.20 per day
    411.9 km / 255.94 miles away
  14. Launceston Airportfrom $43.02 per day
    414.8 km / 257.74 miles away
  15. Griffith Airportfrom $105.05 per day
    427.5 km / 265.64 miles away
  16. Canberra Airportfrom $34.86 per day
    452.2 km / 280.98 miles away

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Pakenham (Downtown)
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When to book in Pakenham and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Pakenham?

Car rental prices in Pakenham vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay Most expensive month October
Average price $54 A good deal $44 Cheapest supplier Thrifty Cheapest car type Medium cars
Average rental costs per day in Pakenham
$55
$27
$0

$35

in January

Jan

$32

in February

Feb

$27

in March

Mar

$40

in April

Apr

$24

in May

May

$27

in June

Jun

$28

in July

Jul
Aug

$38

in September

Sep

$50

in October

Oct

$29

in November

Nov

$37

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Pakenham is May (when prices average $23.64 per day). This is 56% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average $49.75).

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's the most popular month to rent a car in Pakenham?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Pakenham is March, and the least popular is January.

Monthly searches in Pakenham by pick-up date relative to the average
3
1.5
0

0.3 times in January

Jan

1.7 times in February

Feb

2.7 times in March

Mar

Same as average in April

Apr

0.3 times in May

May

0.7 times in June

Jun

0.3 times in July

Jul
Aug

0.7 times in September

Sep

1.3 times in October

Oct

0.7 times in November

Nov

1.3 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Pakenham?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in January, the average renter keeps their car for 8 days, and in September, they keep their car for one day.

Average number of rental days in Pakenham
9
4
0

8 days in January

Jan

5 days in February

Feb

4 days in March

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

7 days in May

May

5 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul
Aug

1 day in September

Sep

4 days in October

Oct

4 days in November

Nov

8 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersSIXT, Thrifty, Hertz
🚗 Popular car typesMedium cars, SUVs, small cars, large cars
🤑 Lowest price$38 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierThrifty

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 29, 2026)

Prices are lowest during May, starting at $24 for an Economy car and highest in October, when economy cars start at $50. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Pakenham is March, while the least popular month is January.
Pakenham hosts: SIXT, Kangaroo Rental, Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$44
Lowest daily price
$38
Total cars available
4

Top 5 suppliers in Pakenham in 2026

SIXT
1 location
SIXT
8.8
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
Most popular location
208-210 Princess Hwy, Pakenham, 3810
Kangaroo Rental
1 location
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
9.1
Most popular location
8 Racecourse Rd , Pakenham
Thrifty
1 location
Thrifty
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
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$38–$52
per day
Most popular location
61 Bald Hill Rd
Hertz
1 location
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
$23–$409
per day
Most popular location
61 Bald Hill Rd
Firefly
1 location
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
Most popular location
61 Bald Hill Rd

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Highly recommended by our customers

Perfectly good
Perfectly good
Dorthy huang,
Nov 10, 2026
Always a good service and price
Always a good service and price
Mr. Keith Robinson,
Nov 9, 2026
Good and fast
Good and fast
Pedro Roque,
Nov 9, 2026
The booking was quick and efficient.
The booking was quick and efficient.
Richard Hill,
Nov 9, 2026
Thank you for reviewing my case and…
Thank you for reviewing my case and processing the full refund. ​I would like to exp...
Shon,
Nov 9, 2026
Great company and will use again when I…
Great company and will use again when I go back to Seychelles.
Gareth ,
Nov 9, 2026
Great that it showed options for a change
Great that it showed options when I needed to make a change. I still don't know how ...
Bernardo Perez de Lara,
Nov 9, 2026
Help and efficient
Have been clear, concise and very helpful throughout process.
Customer,
Nov 9, 2026
Good job thank you
Good job thank you
Murat Uyar,
Nov 9, 2026
Good experience
Good experience
Ytshak Marciano,
Nov 9, 2026
all good so far
all good so far, clear booking process
Richard Tomkin,
Nov 9, 2026
No nonsense
No nonsense Straight forward process
Satisfied customer,
Nov 9, 2026
smooth process
very easy and straight forward booking process
Danny Buckley,
Nov 9, 2026
Why ask now?
Hard to say just yet. I just booked a reservation. I'd rather be asked after the r...
Scott Miller,
Nov 9, 2026
Great and easy
Great and easy
Mike Baines,
Nov 9, 2026
I found the same car cheaper,still on…
I found the same car cheaper,still on The Discovercars.com website. I was able to bo...
mr stephen lawson,
Nov 9, 2026
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