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Car Rental in Caulfield

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  • 8.8 top rated · Budget

A rental car here costs $129 a day on average, about $903 for a week. The most popular car class is Van, at about $199 a day. Dollar is the cheapest for a small car, about $56 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026.

  • Free cancellation: 7 of 7
  • Debit card accepted: 2 of 7
  • Budget
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar
  • Europcar
  • Avis
  • +1

Where to pick up in Caulfield

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Melbourne Brighton Downtown · 2 km City office 4 $39 22 min
Melbourne Southbank Downtown · 8 km City office 3 $85 22 min
Melbourne Clayton Downtown · 10 km City office 3 $43 22 min
Melbourne South Yarra · 6 km City office 2 $53 23 min
Melbourne Downtown · 15 km City office 2 $58 21 min
Melbourne East End Downtown · 9 km City office 2 $87 22 min
Melbourne Southern Cross Station · 9 km Train station 1 $65 19 min

Nearby, 25–29 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Melbourne Tullamarine Downtown · 25 km City office 1 $60 19 min
Melbourne Airport International Terminal · 28 km Airport 20 $24 17 min
Melbourne Frankston Downtown · 29 km City office 1 $104 22 min

Car rental prices in Caulfield by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Kia Picanto 1 $62
Economy Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris 4 $41 $65
Compact Toyota Corolla Hatch, Hyundai i30, Toyota Corolla Hybrid 5 $43 $62
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Subaru Crosstrek, Kia Sportage 5 $55 $97
Standard Kia Cerato, Toyota Corolla, Subaru Liberty 4 $40
Full size Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Camry, Audi Q3 4 $65 $116
Station wagon Subaru Outback Estate 2 $71
Large SUV Toyota Prado, Toyota Landcruiser Prado 1 $145
SUV Toyota Kluger, Kia Sportage, Tesla Model Y 7 $66 $126
Minivan Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria, Toyota Commuter 7 $166 $195
Luxury Ford Mustang 2 $185
Premium Tesla Model 3 1 $100
Small or medium truck Ford Ranger Double Cab, Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux Double 4 $79

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Toyota Yaris rental car in Caulfield Sixt

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $41/day
Kia Rio rental car in Caulfield Sixt

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $43/day
Toyota Yaris Cross rental car in Caulfield Sixt

Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $43/day
MG 3 Core rental car in Caulfield Europcar

MG 3 Core

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Suzuki Swift rental car in Caulfield Thrifty

Suzuki Swift

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $52/day
Hyundai i30 rental car in Caulfield Dollar

Hyundai i30

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $54/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid rental car in Caulfield Dollar

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $57/day
Kia Picanto rental car in Caulfield Sixt

Kia Picanto

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $62/day

Convertible car rental Caulfield

Car rental companies in Caulfield

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jul 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Budget

21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $58/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget in Melbourne Brighton Downtown
199 Nepean Hwy, Brighton Vic, 3185, VIC
03 9131 8811

Sixt

21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $66/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $4 096

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt in Melbourne Brighton Downtown
423-425 Malvern Road, South Yarra, 3141, VIC
+61-398263693

Thrifty

21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $53/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty in Melbourne South Yarra
408 Punt Road, South Yarra, Vi, 3141, VIC
0394636762

Dollar

24 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.6
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $54/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar in Melbourne South Yarra
408 Punt Road, South Yarra, Vi, 3141, VIC
0394636762

Europcar

19 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $50/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.2 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $4 059

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar in Melbourne Brighton Downtown
Pullman Hotel - 65 Queens Road, Albert Park, 3004, VIC
61 03 99535780

Avis

26 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $39/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis in Melbourne Brighton Downtown
938 North Rd, Bentleigh East Vic, 3165, VIC
03 9131 8848

Keddy BY Europcar

CDW included Credit and debit cards
from $85/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 0.0 Cleanliness 0.0 Service at the rental desk 0.0 Pick-up process 0.0 Drop-off process 0.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $5 586

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Keddy BY Europcar in Melbourne Southbank Downtown
50-54 Clarendon Street, Southbank, 3006, VIC
61 03 96692480

Rental conditions in Caulfield

Based on 7 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Debit card Accepted by 2 of 7 suppliers: Europcar and Keddy BY Europcar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 5 of 7 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 7 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (6 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 99%, manual 1%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Camry Hybrid, Tesla Model Y, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid and Toyota Corolla, from $50 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 7 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (7 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (7 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (6 suppliers). Deductible: $3 994–$5 586.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier. One-way fee seen: $36–$57.
Extras Infant seat (7 suppliers), Child seat (7 suppliers), Booster seat (7 suppliers), GPS (6 suppliers), Snow chains (2 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (3 suppliers)

Driving in Australia: drive on the left · 0.05% blood alcohol. Driving rules

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Car rental in Caulfield: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 19 min at Europcar to 26 min at Avis.

For a small car, Avis is the cheapest at about $36 a day and is rated 8.4 out of 10. Budget is rated 8.8 and costs about $58.

99% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 7 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Australia, Malaysia and Singapore. A typical rental lasts 6 days.

Car rental in Caulfield: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Caulfield?
Car rental in Caulfield starts from $40 per day, and the average price is $129 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $387 for a 3-day weekend and $903 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Caulfield?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Caulfield over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Van: $199 per day
  • SUV: $134 per day
  • Compact: $85 per day
  • Intermediate: $94 per day
  • Full-size: $130 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Caulfield?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Caulfield over the last 12 months:
  • Europcar, average price $128 per day
  • Budget
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Caulfield?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Caulfield are:
  • Budget: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers
  • Sixt: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers, average price $87 per day
  • Thrifty: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers, average price $144 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jul 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Caulfield?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Caulfield are:
  • Dollar: about $56 per day
  • Sixt: about $67 per day
  • Europcar: about $87 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Caulfield?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Caulfield and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Caulfield, one-way rentals are offered by Sixt, Avis and Keddy BY Europcar. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Caulfield?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Caulfield is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Caulfield:
  • Sixt: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Caulfield with a debit card?
Rental companies in Caulfield typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Caulfield: Europcar and Keddy BY Europcar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Caulfield offer unlimited mileage?
Budget and Sixt include unlimited mileage on all cars in Caulfield. 5 more, among them Thrifty, Dollar and Europcar, offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Caulfield?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Caulfield are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar, Avis and Keddy BY Europcar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Caulfield?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Caulfield include Avis, Budget and Sixt. The cheapest is Dollar, from $57 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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