Car Hire in Melbourne (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
City Centre
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£27.62
per day
City Centre
Mini
Mitsubishi Mirage
or comparable
£28.24
per day
City Centre
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or comparable
£29.78
per day
City Centre
Special
Mystery Car
or comparable
£30.79
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Economy
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£31.03
per day
City Centre
Compact
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
£35.79
per day
City Centre
Standard Elite
Polestar 2
or comparable
£43.87
per day
City Centre
Standard
Kia Cerato
or comparable
£47.12
per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 06:16 on 2024-07-13.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£34 per day
Average car hire length
6 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%
Average petrol price
£0.99 per litre or £3.76 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.86 per litre or £3.26 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.25 per litre or £4.72 per gallon
Top 14 destinations around Melbourne (City Centre)
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18.3 km / 11.4 miles
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469.5 km / 291.7 miles
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657.6 km / 408.6 miles
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686 km / 426.3 miles
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689.9 km / 428.7 miles
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702.1 km / 436.3 miles
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705.9 km / 438.6 miles
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716 km / 444.9 miles
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1,878.1 km / 1,167 miles
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2,725.2 km / 1,693.4 miles
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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)
The best month to hire a car in Melbourne (Downtown) is June — when the average price for a hire is £27.85 per day. This is 32% less than the yearly average and 48% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £53.84 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.
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 June, the average hire length is 13 days, while in October, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Melbourne (Downtown)
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 December in comparison to hiring a car in in April.
Monthly searches in Melbourne (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, EastCoast Car Rentals, GreenMotion, ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £28 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | ADVANCE CAR RENTAL |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | 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 | People Carriers |
Car Hire 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
£34.28
Lowest daily price
£27.62
Total cars available
162
Top 11 suppliers in Melbourne (Downtown) in 2024
GreenMotion
+61134733
Pullman On The Park, 192 Wellington Parade,
£28 - £58
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
SIXT
+61386616000
Shop 10, Southern Cross Station, Docklands VIC 3008
£31 - £93
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
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
+61393295000
324 Queensberry Street, North Melbourne, Vic-3051
£28 - £166
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
+61136139
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
£41 - £100
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
£40 - £52
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
+611800474258 / +61755558908
Shop 103, 228 A'Beckett Street, Melbourne, VIC
£30 - £40
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
£42 - £53
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
£87 - £161
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
Europcar
+610386330000
89 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3000
£42 - £137
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
£35 - £64
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 )
£31 - £109
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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