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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from RM 72
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Melbourne with a pick-up date of 24/9 and drop-off date of 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Melbourne car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Melbourne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Most popular company | EVERYTHINGFLEET |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | RM 4.53 |
Average price per day | RM 166 |
Cheapest price per day | RM 72 |
Popular car types in Melbourne
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Melbourne and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 September 2025.
There are, in total, 127 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 53 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 72/day). Explore 3 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:
Economy
RM 87+
Compact
RM 83+
Intermediate
RM 96+
Full-size
RM 215+
SUV
RM 170+
People carrier
RM 187+
Full-size SUV
RM 183+
Mini
RM 72+
Compare car rental deals in Melbourne by type
Here are the best Melbourne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Melbourne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Melbourne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Perodua MyviRM 72/day
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Perodua AxiaRM 83/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai MatrixRM 87/day
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A/C
Best car rental deals found in Melbourne
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Melbourne. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Melbourne with an average daily rate of RM 118. Data was last updated on 18 September 2025.
Perodua MyviRM 72/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua AxiaRM 83/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai MatrixRM 87/day
2
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A/C
Cheapflights insights for Melbourne car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Melbourne, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Melbourne?
Book your car hire in Melbourne 85 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around RM 159/day on average when booked 85 days ahead, which saves you 288% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Melbourne?
In Melbourne, the most affordable car hire company right now is Bargain Car Rentals, offering prices from just RM 65.15/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Big Boy Car Rentals, with rates starting at RM 67.29/day.
What is the best car rental company in Melbourne?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Melbourne is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Firefly
10.0
Dollar
10.0
Budget
8.6
Hertz
8.5
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne?
At Melbourne, the best time to rent a car is at May, with an average daily rate of just RM 134. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 239 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Melbourne, the best time to rent a car is in May, with an average daily rate of just RM 134. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging RM 239 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
RM 167
February
RM 147
March
RM 180
April
RM 197
May
RM 134
June
RM 147
July
RM 180
August
RM 167
September
RM 167
October
RM 167
November
RM 167
December
RM 239
What car do most people hire in Melbourne?
Passenger van cars (Kia Carnival or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Melbourne. Full-size cars (Kia Carnival or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (MG 3 or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Melbourne?
Both Sunnycars and Thrifty have 8 locations in Melbourne, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Melbourne
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Melbourne known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Melbourne. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Firefly
7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Dollar
4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.0
Budget
2 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.2
Hertz
6 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.0
Europcar
13 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
7.1
East Coast Car Rentals
5 reviews•4 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.2
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.2
Thrifty
6 reviews•8 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.5
Overall
6.3
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.5
Avis
4 reviews•5 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.8
Overall
5.1
Pick-up/drop-off
5.7
Value
6.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 166/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 100/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Sep. 14.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from EverythingFleet?
EverythingFleet is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Melbourne. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 907 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in Melbourne?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Melbourne it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne for a month?
Typically, a monthly car rental in Melbourne can be found for RM 3,886. You can find car rental deals for RM 130 a day on average.
How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?
RM 174 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Melbourne. To save money, consider booking a Mini car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in October, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 175 per day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (RM 20+).
Electric
RM 31+
Hybrid
RM 20+
Petrol/Diesel
RM 23+