Car Hire in Melbourne (Downtown)

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City Centre, Melbourne, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Economy
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£15.40 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
£22.04 per day
Standard
Kia Ceed or comparable
Kia Ceed
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Cheaper Car Rentals
£24.93 per day
Compact
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£26.91 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Full-size SUV
Ford Everest or comparable
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£47.68 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or comparable
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£61.06 per day
Compact Elite SUV
Audi Q2 or comparable
Audi Q2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£77.34 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or comparable
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£77.89 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:58 on 06/06/2025. 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
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£44 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Score
9.6 / 10
Average petrol price
£0.88 per litre or £3.32 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.78 per litre or £2.96 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.06 per litre or £4.00 per gallon

Top 14 locations near City Centre

  1. Melbourne Airport starting at £10.90 per day
    18.3 km / 11.4 miles
  2. Melbourne Clayton starting at £24.57 per day
    19.2 km / 11.9 miles
  3. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at £33.46 per day
    22.3 km / 13.9 miles
  4. Canberra Airport starting at £29.02 per day
    469.5 km / 291.7 miles
  5. Adelaide Airport starting at £8.35 per day
    657.6 km / 408.6 miles
  6. Sydney Penrith starting at £26.54 per day
    686 km / 426.3 miles
  7. Sydney St Mary's starting at £25.64 per day
    689.9 km / 428.7 miles
  8. Sydney Parramatta starting at £26.77 per day
    702.1 km / 436.3 miles
  9. Sydney Airport starting at £9.47 per day
    705.9 km / 438.6 miles
  10. Sydney Castle Hill starting at £26.54 per day
    708.6 km / 440.3 miles
  11. Sydney Artarmon starting at £28.29 per day
    716 km / 444.9 miles
  12. Alice Springs Airport starting at £58.70 per day
    1,878.1 km / 1,167 miles
  13. Perth Fremantle starting at £34.52 per day
    2,725.2 km / 1,693.4 miles
  14. Darwin Airport starting at £26.58 per day
    3,150.7 km / 1,957.8 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Melbourne (Downtown) the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Melbourne (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Melbourne (Downtown)
£38.20
January
£38.13
February
£36.07
March
£38.29
April
£24.43
May
£30.15
June
£38.63
July
£34.69
August
£37.07
September
£35.23
October
£35.35
November
£53.55
December
The best month to hire a car in Melbourne (Downtown) is May — when the average price for a hire is £24.43 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 54% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £53.55 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Melbourne (Downtown)?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in February, the average hire length is 12 days, while in April, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Melbourne (Downtown)
7
January
12
February
9
March
6
April
7
May
8
June
6
July
9
August
6
September
7
October
8
November
6
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Melbourne (Downtown)?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Melbourne (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in March in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Melbourne (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
119%
January
98%
February
145%
March
115%
April
104%
May
80%
June
55%
July
72%
August
60%
September
101%
October
121%
November
132%
December

Car hire information

Popular suppliers ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, EastCoast Car Rentals, SIXT, Thrifty, GreenMotion
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price £15 per day
Cheapest supplier EastCoast Car Rentals

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Toyota Yaris 5 1 Small cars
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Mazda CX-3 5 2 SUVs
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals MG 3 5 1 Medium cars
Thrifty Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai i30 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
£44.15
Lowest daily price
£15.40
Total cars available
146

Top 15 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 76 reviews
+61386616000
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
£36
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:00
Tue:
08:00 - 15:00
Wed:
08:00 - 15:00
Thu:
08:00 - 15:00
Fri:
08:00 - 15:00
Sat:
08:00 - 15:00
Sun:
08:00 - 15:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.7 / 0 reviews
+611800501934
8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
£28 - £77
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
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Very good 8.7 / 38 reviews
+61393295000
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
£22 - £112
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.6 / 22 reviews
+61136139
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
£30 - £83
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 0 reviews
+610396598890
Shop 3/8 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
£30 - £83
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 8.6 / 1 review
1300362848
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
£61 - £132
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
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.5 / 1 review
136333
Shop 2 - 8 Franklin St
£62 - £151
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
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.4 / 72 reviews
+61755558900 / +1800028881
Grand Hyatt Hotel,Level 4, 123 Collins St,Melbourne, Vic, 3000
£15 - £32
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
+610390876942
4/60 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
£27 - £40
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
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.3 / 10 reviews
+610396692480
50-54 Clarendon St, Southbank VIC 3006
£42 - £287
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
Kangaroo Rental
Kangaroo Rental
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+611300664068 / +61341144207
3 Waterfront Way , Docklands ( Open Air Car Park )
£42 - £287
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
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
0396598890
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
£42 - £287
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
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+61393298587
118 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic 3000, Australia
£16 - £35
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
+610386330000
89-91 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
£25 - £50
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
610386330000
89 Franklin Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000,Au
£25 - £50
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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