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Melbourne Bayswater, Melbourne, Australia
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire length
9 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
£1.08 per litre or £4.10 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.89 per litre or £3.36 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.29 per litre or £4.88 per gallon
Score
10 / 10

Map of top car rental locations

A
SIXT
178 Canterbury Road, Bayswater, 3153
B
Thrifty
178 Canterbury Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153

When to book in Melbourne Bayswater and for how long?

In which month is car hire in Melbourne Bayswater the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Melbourne Bayswater fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJune Most expensive month April
Average price £42
Average price for hiring a car per day in Melbourne Bayswater
£58
£29
£0

£24

in January

Jan

£22

in February

Feb

£32

in March

Mar

£53

in April

Apr

£25

in May

May

£18

in June

Jun

£19

in July

Jul

£28

in August

Aug

£19

in September

Sep

£25

in October

Oct

£26

in November

Nov

£27

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Melbourne Bayswater is June — when the average price for a hire is £18.41 per day. This is 56% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring a car in April (when the average price is £52.59 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 in Melbourne Bayswater?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Melbourne Bayswater, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in May.

Monthly Car Hire Searches in Melbourne Bayswater Compared to the Yearly Average
6.1
3
0

1.1 times in January

Jan

0.9 times in February

Feb

1.1 times in March

Mar

0.9 times in April

Apr

0.2 times in May

May

0.9 times in June

Jun

0.2 times in July

Jul

0.5 times in August

Aug

0.2 times in September

Sep

0.2 times in October

Oct

0.4 times in November

Nov

5.5 times in December

Dec

For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Melbourne Bayswater?

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in October the average hire period is 14 days, while in April, the average hire period is only 2 days.

Average number of hire days in Melbourne Bayswater
15
8
0

7 days in January

Jan

5 days in February

Feb

4 days in March

Mar

2 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May

7 days in June

Jun

7 days in July

Jul

7 days in August

Aug

8 days in September

Sep

14 days in October

Oct

5 days in November

Nov

10 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersSIXT, Avis
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 12 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during June, starting at £18 for an Economy car and highest in April, when economy cars start at £53. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Melbourne Bayswater is December, while the least popular month is May.
Melbourne Bayswater hosts: SIXT, Thrifty. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Top 2 suppliers in Melbourne Bayswater in 2026

SIXT
SIXT
8.5
Very Good
7 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
178 Canterbury Road, Bayswater, 3153
+61397207722
Show 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
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-11:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
£29–£300
per day
178 Canterbury Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153
+610395325245 / +61397207722
Show 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
07:30-12:00
Sun
07:30-12:00

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2026
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2026
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2026
Magellan Travel Weekly Gold Winner 2025 badge
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT log
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT log
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

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