Car Hire at Melbourne Airport

Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Kia Picanto


MG 3


Kia Cerato


Chery Tiggo


MG 3


MG 3


MG3


Hyundai i30


Hyundai i30


MG 3


Toyota Corolla


Hyundai Venue


MG 3


Toyota Camry


MG ZS


MG3


Kia Stonic


Haval Jolion


MG 5


Toyota Corolla


Toyota Corolla


Haval H6


Kia Picanto


Kia Picanto


Nissan X-Trail


Hyundai Accent Sedan (i25)


MG HS


Toyota Yaris


Honda Civic


Toyota Yaris


MG HS


Mazda CX-3


Kia Cerato


Hyundai i30


Kia Cerato


Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross


Toyota Camry


Mitsubishi ASX


MG ZS


Hyundai Tucson


Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid


MG 3


Hyundai Kona


Toyota Corolla Hybrid


Suzuki Swift


LDV D90


Mazda CX-3


Hyundai Kona


Suzuki Baleno


Mazda CX3


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- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of hire car
- Airport information
- Top 14 locations near Melbourne Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Melbourne Airport and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Melbourne Airport
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 29 suppliers at Melbourne Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Airport information
Top 14 locations near Melbourne Airport
- Melbourne (Downtown)starting at US$18.77 per day18.3 km / 11.37 miles
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingstarting at US$26.18 per day24.8 km / 15.41 miles
- Melbourne Claytonstarting at US$21.00 per day37 km / 22.99 miles
- Canberra Airportstarting at US$80.60 per day469.6 km / 291.8 miles
- Adelaide Airportstarting at US$15.91 per day641.7 km / 398.73 miles
- Sydney Penrithstarting at US$30.22 per day684.6 km / 425.39 miles
- Sydney St Mary'sstarting at US$28.50 per day688.6 km / 427.88 miles
- Sydney Parramattastarting at US$29.15 per day701.3 km / 435.77 miles
- Sydney Airportstarting at US$14.20 per day705.7 km / 438.5 miles
- Sydney Castle Hillstarting at US$32.69 per day707.6 km / 439.68 miles
- Sydney Artarmonstarting at US$29.42 per day715.5 km / 444.59 miles
- Alice Springs Airportstarting at US$89.30 per day1,859.8 km / 1,155.63 miles
- Perth Fremantlestarting at US$26.42 per day2,713.8 km / 1,686.28 miles
- Darwin Airportstarting at US$50.25 per day3,132.5 km / 1,946.45 miles
Map of top car rental locations
When to book at Melbourne Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Melbourne Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Melbourne Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price US$25 | A good deal US$21 | Cheapest supplier Alpha car hire | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
US$28
in January
US$32
in February
US$35
in March
US$32
in April
US$27
in May
US$32
in June
US$35
in July
US$30
in August
US$28
in September
US$33
in October
US$29
in November
US$53
in December
The best month to hire a car at Melbourne Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is US$27.37 per day. This is -11% less than the yearly average and 49% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is US$53.22 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.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Melbourne Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Melbourne Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in January in comparison to hiring a car in in June.
1.5 times in January
1.3 times in February
1.3 times in March
1.2 times in April
0.8 times in May
0.5 times in June
0.6 times in July
0.6 times in August
0.7 times in September
1.1 times in October
Same as average in November
1.4 times in December
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Melbourne Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in February the average hire period is 59 days, while in March, the average hire period is only 7 days.
8 days in January
59 days in February
7 days in March
7 days in April
8 days in May
8 days in June
10 days in July
7 days in August
8 days in September
7 days in October
7 days in November
7 days in December
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, Simba Car Hire, Everything Fleet, SIXT, Big Boy Car Rentals |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, large cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$17 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Alpha car hire |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | Medium car |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | SUV |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG 5 | 5 | Large car |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | SUV |
| Big Boy Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | Medium car |
| Everything Fleet | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | SUV |
| ADVANCE CAR RENTAL | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | SUV |
| Everything Fleet | MG3 | 5 | Small car |
| Simba Car Hire | MG ZS | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | SUV |
Here's what travellers say about hiring a car at Melbourne Airport










Car Hire Statistics
Top 29 suppliers at Melbourne Airport in 2026





























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