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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne from RM 71

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 22/6 and drop-off date of 28/6. 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 20 May 2025.

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

RM 4.51

Average price per day

RM 233

Cheapest price per day

RM 71

Cheapest time to rent a car in Melbourne

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Melbourne and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 May 2025.

January

RM 171

February

RM 150

March

RM 184

April

RM 201

May

RM 141

June

RM 171

July

RM 184

August

RM 167

September

RM 167

October

RM 171

November

RM 171

December

RM 244

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 20 May 2025.

There are, in total, 132 car hire locations in Melbourne that are operated by 50 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: RM 71/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Melbourne hire providers:

Economy

Economy

RM 84+

Compact

Compact

RM 83+

Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 81+

People carrier

People carrier

RM 183+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 155+

Mini

Mini

RM 71+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 206+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

RM 79+

Compare available car types for rental in Melbourne

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Melbourne to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 May 2025.

Small cars

RM 145 - RM 264

All Car Types

RM 194 - RM 329

To rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 180/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Melbourne, Australia (~RM 145/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 264/day). In fact, May is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a small car saves you 31% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 209/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Melbourne, Australia (~RM 162/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 275/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 347/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Melbourne, Australia (~RM 263/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~RM 419/day). In fact, May is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a large car is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 233/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Melbourne, Australia (~RM 181/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~RM 317/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a SUV saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 416/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a van in Melbourne, Australia (~RM 320/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~RM 542/day). In fact, May is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Melbourne van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Melbourne, Australia, you would pay an average price of RM 258/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Melbourne, Australia (~RM 232/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~RM 563/day). In fact, March is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a luxury car saves you 2% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Perodua MyviRM 71/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Honda CityRM 83/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Perodua BezzaRM 84/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Bezza

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 20 May 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Melbourne, such as Firefly, Dollar and Budget. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Firefly

7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Dollar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

8.0

Budget

8.6
Very Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Hertz

8.5
Very Good
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Europcar

6.7
Okay
13 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

East Coast Car Rentals

6.5
Okay
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.2

Thrifty

6.3
Okay
8 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Avis

5.6
Fair
4 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

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 120. Data was last updated on 20 May 2025.
The best offers we've found on car rentals in the Melbourne area. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Perodua MyviRM 71/day
2
M
A/C
Perodua Myvi
Honda BR-VRM 81/day
5
M
A/C
Honda BR-V
Honda JazzRM 83/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 May 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Melbourne?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 233/day when booking a car hire in Melbourne. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 135/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on May 11.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    Bargain Car Rentals 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 751 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 3,217. You can find car rental deals for RM 107 a day on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Melbourne for a weekend?

    RM 273 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Melbourne. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in June, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as RM 229 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne. Deals were last updated on 20 May 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (RM 21+).

Electric

Electric

RM 21+

Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 24+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 21+

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