Car Hire at Melbourne Airport

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Melbourne Airport, Melbourne, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£ 29.42 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Hatch or comparable
Toyota Corolla Hatch
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 33.35 per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
£ 33.42 per day
Economy
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 34.33 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£ 36.14 / per day
Full-size SUV
Ford Everest or comparable
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£ 54.79 / per day
Mini
Kia Picanto or comparable
Kia Picanto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
£ 78.54 / per day
Premium Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£ 83.81 / 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 11:10 on 2023-06-02.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£ 47.97 / per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.12 per liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.30 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.90 per liter

Airport information

Score
7.4
  • Getting to the airport 7.5
  • Check-in and departures 8.1
  • Facilities and services 7.4
  • Wi-Fi 7.0
  • Dining and car hire services 7.1
  • Lounge 7.1

Melbourne Airport (MEL)

  • IATA: MEL
  • ICAO: YMML
  • Name: Melbourne Airport (MEL)
  • Distance from the city centre: 13.7 miles / 22 km

Top 15 Destinations around Melbourne Airport

  1. Car Hire in Melbourne (Downtown) starting at £ 28.67 per day
    18.3 km / 11.4 miles away
  2. Car Hire in Melbourne South Yarra starting at £ 55.12 per day
    23.8 km / 14.8 miles away
  3. Car Hire in Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at £ 31.55 per day
    24.8 km / 15.4 miles away
  4. Car Hire in Melbourne Blackburn starting at £ 23.35 per day
    31.7 km / 19.7 miles away
  5. Car Hire at Canberra Airport starting at £ 27.06 per day
    469.6 km / 291.8 miles away
  6. Car Hire at Adelaide Airport starting at £ 19.68 per day
    641.7 km / 398.7 miles away
  7. Car Hire in Sydney Penrith starting at £ 44.27 per day
    684.6 km / 425.4 miles away
  8. Car Hire at Sydney St Marys
    688.6 km / 427.9 miles away
  9. Car Hire at Sydney Airport starting at £ 24.16 per day
    705.7 km / 438.5 miles away
  10. Car Hire in Sydney Castle Hill starting at £ 44.27 per day
    707.6 km / 439.7 miles away
  11. Car Hire in Brisbane Archerfield starting at £ 62.67 per day
    1358.4 km / 844.1 miles away
  12. Car Hire in Brisbane Tingalpa starting at £ 22.39 per day
    1367.4 km / 849.7 miles away
  13. Car Hire at Alice Springs Airport starting at £ 36.36 per day
    1859.8 km / 1155.6 miles away
  14. Car Hire at Darwin Airport starting at £ 26.05 per day
    3132.5 km / 1946.4 miles away
  15. Car Hire in Melbourne Clayton starting at £ 26.51 per day
    8406.0 km / 5223.2 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Melbourne Airport?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Melbourne Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Melbourne Airport
£ 44.29
January
£ 44.69
February
£ 50.77
March
£ 47.85
April
£ 35.10
May
£ 41.97
June
£ 43.35
July
£ 38.00
August
£ 40.93
September
£ 48.71
October
£ 48.91
November
£ 60.69
December
The cheapest month to hire a car at Melbourne Airport is May with prices starting at £ 35.10 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is December with prices for for a Compact class starting at £ 60.69. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 45. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent hire length at Melbourne Airport?

Hirers picking up a car at Melbourne Airport keep them for an average of 9 days during in September, while those picking up their cars in January keep them for an average of 7.
Average Hire Length at Melbourne Airport
7
January
7
February
7
March
7
April
7
May
7
June
7
July
7
August
9
September
8
October
8
November
8
December

Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at Melbourne Airport?

Though Melbourne Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in January. September is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Monthly searches at Melbourne Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
121%
January
102%
February
116%
March
117%
April
87%
May
93%
June
88%
July
95%
August
80%
September
86%
October
94%
November
120%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Bargain Car Rentals, SIXT, EastCoast Car Rentals, ADVANCE CAR RENTAL, Jucy
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 29 per day
Cheapest supplier EastCoast Car Rentals

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Car Rentals Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Car Rentals Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals Kia Stonic 4 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai Kona 5 2 SUVs
SIXT Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. 5 3 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Nissan X-Trail 4 2 SUVs
SIXT MG HS Aut. 5 3 SUVs
Jucy Toyota Corolla 5 3 Medium cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
SIXT Kia Carnival 5 3 People Carriers

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
15 March 2023
We visited the Otway National Park, and it was a wonderful experience.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
9 March 2023
Puffing Billy. The Beach around Brighton. Weather. Coffee shop Degani in the Greensborough Plaza.
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
3 February 2023
Travelled to wine yards, beaches, wildlife reserves etc during our 2.5 week stay.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
2 February 2023
Anglesey and Port Fairy both great stopovers on Great Ocean Road. Kennett River for koalas, Anglesey golf club for kangaroos
United Kingdom
Toyota Yaris
19 October 2022
Toured northern Victoria. All very fascinating during the spring. Take careful note of weather forecasts, when it says it’s going to rain, it really is going to rain and flash flooding is a serious issue.
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
30 May 2022
Visited only relatives in Melbourne

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Europcar
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
65
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
£ 47.97
Lowest daily price
£ 29.42
Total cars available
135

Top 18 Hire Companies at Melbourne Airport in 2023

SIXT
SIXT
Remarkable 9.4 / 184 reviews
+61392416100
Terminal Building Tullamarine Airport
£ 33 - £ 147
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Remarkable 9.1 / 24 reviews
136139
Arrival Drive
£ 67 - £ 96
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Remarkable 9.1 / 502 reviews
+611300729230
3 Annandale Road, Tullamarine VIC 3045
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:45
Tue:07:00-19:45
Wed:07:00-19:45
Thu:07:00-19:45
Fri:07:00-19:45
Sat:07:00-19:45
Sun:07:00-19:45
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
ADVANCE CAR RENTAL
Remarkable 9.1 / 69 reviews
+61393304442 / +61406316284
A1 Airport Parking 133-141 Western Avenue, Westmeadows, Vic 3049
£ 42 - £ 79
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:09:00-22:00
Sun:09:00-22:00
National
National
Remarkable 9 / 4 reviews
+610393302314
Ground Floor, Park Royal Hotel, Melbourne Airport
£ 75 - £ 98
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:30
Tue:08:00-19:30
Wed:08:00-19:30
Thu:08:00-19:30
Fri:08:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-19:30
Sun:08:00-19:30
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Remarkable 9 / 144 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
2 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine, 3043
£ 29 - £ 33
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:00
Tue:07:00-18:00
Wed:07:00-18:00
Thu:07:00-18:00
Fri:07:00-18:00
Sat:07:00-15:00
Sun:07:00-15:00
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9 / 16 reviews
+610393302314
Melbourne Airport, Arrival Dr, Melbourne VIC 3045
£ 34 - £ 69
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:30
Tue:08:00-19:30
Wed:08:00-19:30
Thu:08:00-19:30
Fri:08:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-19:30
Sun:08:00-19:30
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Outstanding 8.9 / 4 reviews
+61383128400 / 1800620408
16 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine
£ 33 - £ 99
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:30
Tue:08:00-17:30
Wed:08:00-17:30
Thu:08:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-17:30
Sat:08:00-13:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Hertz
Hertz
Outstanding 8.9 / 3 reviews
+610383129590
Arrival Dr, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045
£ 81 - £ 111
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.7
+610393302314
Melbourne Airport VIC 3045, Australia
£ 36 - £ 84
Working hours
Mon:08:00-19:30
Tue:08:00-19:30
Wed:08:00-19:30
Thu:08:00-19:30
Fri:08:00-19:30
Sat:08:00-19:30
Sun:08:00-19:30
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.7 / 1 reviews
0388555300
Arrivals Dr
£ 73 - £ 127
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:59
Tue:06:00-23:59
Wed:06:00-23:59
Thu:06:00-23:59
Fri:06:00-23:59
Sat:06:00-23:59
Sun:06:00-23:59
yesaway
yesaway
Outstanding 8.6
+61413778666
97 Western Ave, Westmeadows VIC 3049
£ 40 - £ 71
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:09:00-13:00
Sun:09:00-13:00
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.5 / 6 reviews
+610392416800
Arrival Dr, Tullamarine VIC 3043
£ 39 - £ 62
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.5
+611800501934
T1, T2, T3 Car Park, Melbourne Airport VIC 3045
£ 43 - £ 67
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
Jucy
Jucy
Outstanding 8.4 / 47 reviews
+611800150850
1 Silicon Place Tullamarine VIC 3043
Working hours
Mon:08:00-17:55
Tue:08:00-17:55
Wed:08:00-17:55
Thu:08:00-17:55
Fri:08:00-17:55
Sat:08:00-13:55
Sun:10:00-13:55
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.4
0383129590
Arrival Drive
Working hours
Mon:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Tue:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Wed:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Thu:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Fri:00:00-01:00; 06:00-23:59
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-23:59
JACE
JACE
Outstanding 8.4
+61385908533 / +61420294357
39 Garden Drive - Shuttle -
Working hours
Mon:08:30-18:00
Tue:08:30-18:00
Wed:08:30-18:00
Thu:08:30-18:00
Fri:08:30-18:00
Sat:08:30-18:00
Sun:08:30-18:00
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.2 / 22 reviews
+610393306161 / +61399992626
189 South Centre Rd Tullamarine, VIC 3043
£ 36 - £ 41
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:08:00-11:30
Sun:09:00-12:30

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