Melbourne car hires from S$ 22
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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Melbourne
- For travelers with flights to Melbourne, you may find yourself landing at Melbourne Airport, Essendon Airport, or Avalon Airport. Luckily for would-be car renters, all three airports feature on-site hire counters. For Melbourne Airport, the hire car center is found on the ground floor of the airport in Terminal T123’s parking garage. In Essendon Airport and Avalon Airport, visitors can find the hire counters in the respective main terminal buildings.
- No trip to Australia is complete without a few road trips. Fortunately for travelers renting a car in Melbourne, many of Australia’s wonders are within a short drive of the city. Some of the top spots to visit include Yarra Valley and its wonderful wineries, and Phillip Island, where you will find some of Australia’s most famous animals such as koalas, wallabies, and even penguins.
- Drivers new to Melbourne should be aware of the city’s rush hour traffic jams, which run from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. However, even though congestion can be quite severe in Melbourne during those times, some smart navigation and route planning can help to mitigate the situation. For instance, it pays to avoid Punt Road and Princes Street in the central downtown area during rush hour.
- Besides driving on the left side of the road, drivers in Melbourne should keep their eyes open for trams and, in particular, Melbourne’s famed hook turns. Hook turns are right turns that are made in the left lane because a tram is also crossing the intersection. Signage will be posted to indicate to drivers when hook turns are present and where to turn.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Melbourne for S$ 46 or less
- Book your rental car in Melbourne at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Melbourne are around 3% more expensive than airport locations on average
- Mini rental cars in Melbourne are around 29% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Melbourne
What type of car is recommended for driving in Melbourne?
While Melbourne may not have as narrow of streets as you would see in many European cities, the roads can still be a bit compact compared to roads in the U.S. Thus, travelers renting cars would be best off sticking to a compact or smaller vehicle, especially when taking streetside parallel parking into consideration.
What’s the speed limit in Melbourne?
Speed limits in Melbourne, and in the state of Victoria in general, run between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph) on city roads, 100 km/h (62 mph) on rural roads and 110 km/h (68 mph) on highways and motorways.
Where are the best places to park in Melbourne?
Streetside parking in greater Melbourne is fairly available but, once you get into the central business district, parking can become fairly scarce. Because of this, it is highly recommended that drivers park in one of the many parking garages dispersed across Melbourne CBD. Drivers should note that if you plan on doing a bit of shopping while you are downtown, you can often validate your parking ticket in a nearby store to earn a parking ticket refund.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne?
On average a rental car in Melbourne costs S$ 58 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Bargain Car Rentals (S$ 22/day), East Coast Car Rentals (S$ 23/day) and EverythingFleet (S$ 38/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals Melbourne Airport 3043 (15 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Melbourne?
The average price of fuel in Melbourne is S$ 5.53 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 66 and S$ 88, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Melbourne?
Mini (Kia Carnival or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Melbourne.
Which car rental companies are at Melbourne airport (MEL)?
Car hire companies onsite at Melbourne airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, East Coast Car Rentals, JUCY, Avis, EverythingFleet, Thrifty, Alpha, Ace Rental Cars and Hertz.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Melbourne airport (MEL)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, Sixt, JUCY, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Alpha, Ace Rental Cars and Hertz.
How can I find car hires near me in Melbourne?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in Melbourne?
A Mini car rental in Melbourne costs S$ 107 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Melbourne?
A Full Size car rental in Melbourne costs S$ 73 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Melbourne?
An Intermediate car rental in Melbourne costs S$ 51 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Melbourne?
In Melbourne, cars are most frequently rented at Bargain Car Rentals Melbourne Airport (15 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Melbourne?
On average a car hire in Melbourne costs S$ 403 per week (S$ 58 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Melbourne?
On average a car hire in Melbourne costs S$ 1,728 per month (S$ 58 per day).
Melbourne car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Dollar
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
6.0
5 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
166 Montague St
+61 3 9699 7577
Arrival Drive
+61 1800 501 934
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
+61 1800 501 934
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Ace Rental Cars
9.6
Wonderful
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.4
Value for money
9.0
3 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
16 Tarmac Drive
+61 1800 620 408
97 Franklin St (Ground Floor, Hertz Building)
1800 620 408
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Kur, Aug 2024
Economy
Hertz
8.8
Very Good
Read 7 reviewsCleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.4
4 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
+61 3 9276 6690
408 Punt Road
+61 3 9821 5455
Arrival Drive
+61 3 8312 9590
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
+61 3 9659 8890
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Luxury SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Pros:
There was an issue with the first car not being clean and the staff was very responsive and gave me a different car right away without hassle.8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Malcolm, Aug 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2022
Budget
8.6
Very Good
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.5
Value for money
8.2
4 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
5-7 Greenaway St
+61 3 9088 4111
650 Chapel Street
+61 3 9201 8186
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
+61 3 9204 3910
Unit 28, 99 Spencer St
+61 3 9206 2333
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Supplier choice
Bargain Car Rentals
7.7
Good
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.7
One location in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
Melbourne Airport
+61 1300 729 230
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2023
Intermediate SUV
6.0 Okay
Andrew, Mar 2023
Compact SUV
Sixt
7.2
Good
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
7.0
2 locations in Melbourne
Locations in Melbourne
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
+61 3 9699 7577
230 A'Beckett Street
+61 7 5555 8908
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2.0 Poor
David, May 2024
Intermediate
2 locations in Melbourne
fromS$ 64/dayLocations in Melbourne
5 Western Avenue, Westmeadows, VIC
+61 393 380 183
Unit 28, 99 Spencer St, Southern Cross, Victoria
+61 466 978 293
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6.0 Okay
Markus, Jun 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2022
10 locations in Melbourne
fromS$ 98/dayLocations in Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
+61 136139
166 Montague Street
+61 3 9699 7577
423-425 Malvern Road
+61 3 9699 7577
99 Spencer St
+61 3 8661 6000
Arrival Drive
+61 136139
Melbourne Ap
+61 3 9241 6100
Shop 3/8 Franklin St
+61 136139
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, May 2024
Full-size SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Pick-up truck
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Friendly service, clean modern car.8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2022
5 locations in Melbourne
fromS$ 61/dayLocations in Melbourne
123 Collins St
+61 3 8633 3300
650 Chapel Street
+61 3 9201 8188
99 Spencer St Unit 27
+61 3 9206 2322
Arrivals Dr
+61 3 8855 5300
Shop 2/8 Franklin St
+61 3 9204 3910
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Daniel, Dec 2020
Pros:
Staff was fine - but the car as advertised was NOT what was produced, which was acknowledged. But there was nothing to do by that point as we had to leave.Cons:
The car as advertised should be the car that is given. I gave up a cheaper reservation, closer to home for this one. Just wrong.6.8 Okay
Taylor, Jan 2020
Pros:
The car was great and had no issuesCons:
I hired the car expecting to pay the quoted price on the website. Instead when I arrived to Avis with my itinerary in hand for the week ahead I was charged double by hidden fees for my being 23years old. Not a word was mentioned about by the website nor the staff until the keys were being handed to me and asked to sign the paper work. At that moment in time it’s too late to go through another rental agency or cancel plans so I had to bite the bullet. Please read all fine print and ask questions before you book.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2022
4 locations in Melbourne
fromS$ 37/dayLocations in Melbourne
2 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine
+61 1800 474 258
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Level 4, 123 Collins St, Melbourne, Vic
+61 1800 028 881