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Melbourne Dandenong, Melbourne, Australia
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
1
US$46.69
per day
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
2
US$49.03
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
3
3
US$121.73
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Mazda CX-30

or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
4
US$48.88
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Mazda CX-3

or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
US$51.36
per day
Free cancellation
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Mazda CX-5

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
6
US$51.42
per day
Free cancellation
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Suzuki Jimny

or similar Standard Elite SUV
Automatic
4
A/C
4
7
US$54.00
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
8
US$54.00
per day
Free cancellation
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
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Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
9
US$56.57
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Mitsubishi Pajero

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
10
US$75.10
per day
Free cancellation
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Toyota Highlander

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
11
US$82.73
per day
Free cancellation
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
12
US$83.45
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Melbourne Dandenong
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:37 on 05/11/26. 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
US$68 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
US$1.30 per litre or US$4.92 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.13 per litre or US$4.28 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.53 per litre or US$5.79 per gallon
Score
10 / 10

Map of top car rental locations

A
Europcar
28-30 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
B
Hertz
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
C
SIXT
17-19 Plunkett Road, Dandenong, 3175
D
Thrifty
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
E
Firefly
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd

When to book in Melbourne Dandenong and for how long?

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

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

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthSeptember Most expensive month December
Average price US$53 A good deal US$50 Cheapest supplier Thrifty Cheapest car type Small cars
Average price for hiring a car per day in Melbourne Dandenong
US$72
US$36
US$0

US$40

in January

Jan

US$50

in February

Feb

US$48

in March

Mar

US$47

in April

Apr

US$27

in May

May

US$41

in June

Jun

US$39

in July

Jul

US$28

in August

Aug

US$25

in September

Sep

US$49

in October

Oct

US$54

in November

Nov

US$65

in December

Dec

The best month to hire a car in Melbourne Dandenong is September — when the average price for a hire is US$24.85 per day. This is 53% less than the yearly average and 62% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is US$65.36 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 Dandenong?

Given the number of users searching for a car in Melbourne Dandenong, 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 Dandenong Compared to the Yearly Average
4.1
2
0

1.2 times in January

Jan

0.9 times in February

Feb

1.1 times in March

Mar

0.7 times in April

Apr

0.1 times in May

May

0.4 times in June

Jun

0.2 times in July

Jul

0.4 times in August

Aug

Same as average in September

Sep

Same as average in October

Oct

1.3 times in November

Nov

3.7 times in December

Dec

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

How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in August the average hire period is 10 days, while in May, the average hire period is only 3 days.

Average number of hire days in Melbourne Dandenong
11
6
0

5 days in January

Jan

6 days in February

Feb

6 days in March

Mar

5 days in April

Apr

3 days in May

May

6 days in June

Jun

6 days in July

Jul

10 days in August

Aug

9 days in September

Sep

6 days in October

Oct

8 days in November

Nov

7 days in December

Dec

Car hire information

🔥 Popular suppliersSIXT, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty, Budget
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, medium cars, small cars, people Carriers
🤑 Lowest priceUS$47 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierThrifty

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 6 Nov 2026)

Prices are lowest during September, starting at US$25 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at US$65. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Melbourne Dandenong is December, while the least popular month is May.
Melbourne Dandenong hosts: Europcar, Hertz, SIXT, Thrifty, Firefly, Keddy, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Here's what travellers say about hiring a car in Melbourne Dandenong

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Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
July
Happiest customers drive
Suzuki Swift
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Suzuki Swift
We drove the Great Ocean Road starting in Torquay, staying 2 nights in Apollo Bay, 2 in Port Campbell and one night in the Old Mount Gambier Gaol finishing in Adelaide. Great experience. Fabulous coastline.
Photo 1 by Richard G. about hiring a Suzuki Swift in Melbourne Dandenong (01/11/23)
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Photo 3 by Richard G. about hiring a Suzuki Swift in Melbourne Dandenong (01/11/23)

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
4
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
US$68
Lowest daily price
US$47
Total cars available
15

Top 7 suppliers in Melbourne Dandenong in 2026

Europcar
Europcar
8.8
Very Good
10 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
US$30–US$203
per day
28-30 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
+610397948100
Show 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
08:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.8
Very Good
10 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
US$46–US$377
per day
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
0397085400
Show 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
08:00-12:00
SIXT
SIXT
8.5
Very Good
11 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
17-19 Plunkett Road, Dandenong, 3175
+61399040000
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
6 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.4
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
US$47–US$126
per day
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
+61136139
Show 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
08:00-12:00
Firefly
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Cnr Hammond/Cheltenham Rd
0397085400
Show 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
08:00-12:00
Keddy
Keddy
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
28-30 LONSDALE STREET
+610397948100
Show 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
08:00-16:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Below Average
Value for money
6.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.3
28-30 Lonsdale St, Dandenong VIC 3175, Australia
+6197948100
Show 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
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:45-12:00

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5 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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VSM,
5 Nov 2026
easy and swift with good prices
easy and swift with good prices
david,
5 Nov 2026
okay
It was alright
Zsuzsanna Borbath,
5 Nov 2026
have yet to confirm but so far so good
have yet to confirm but so far so good
ray lake,
5 Nov 2026
Great service at unbeatable prices.
Great service at unbeatable prices.
Rosanne Zammit,
5 Nov 2026
Quick did not take long to cancel
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5 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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Great easy to use
Matthew Kirwin,
5 Nov 2026
Easy booking process
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5 Nov 2026
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5 Nov 2026
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