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A rental car here costs $109 a day on average, about $768 for a week. The most popular car class is Van, at about $183 a day. Everything Fleet is the cheapest for a small car, about $35 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 7 · In the terminal: 4
  • Free cancellation: 20 of 20
  • Debit card accepted: 6 of 20
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty
  • Enterprise
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Dollar
  • +14

Where to pick up in Melbourne

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Melbourne Airport International Terminal · 19 km Airport 20 $24 17 min
Melbourne Brighton Downtown · 10 km City office 4 $39 22 min
Melbourne Clayton Downtown · 18 km City office 3 $43 22 min
Melbourne Southbank Downtown · 2 km City office 3 $85 22 min
Melbourne South Yarra · 3 km City office 2 $53 23 min
Melbourne Downtown · 7 km City office 2 $58 21 min
Melbourne East End Downtown · 1 km City office 2 $87 22 min
Melbourne Southern Cross Station · 1 km Train station 1 $65 19 min
Melbourne Avalon Airport · 49 km Airport 1 $114 21 min
Melbourne Frankston Downtown · 38 km City office 1 $104 22 min
Show all 11
Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Melbourne Tullamarine Downtown · 15 km City office 1 $60 19 min

Car rental prices in Melbourne by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Kia Picanto 2 $51
Economy Suzuki Swift, Toyota Yaris, Kia Rio 13 $30 $55
Compact Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Yaris Cross, Hyundai i30 17 $34 $55
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Hyundai i30, Kia Cerato 17 $36 $66
Standard Toyota Corolla, Kia Cerato, Subaru Liberty 9 $37 $56
Full size Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Camry, Audi Q3 9 $56 $104
Station wagon Subaru Outback Estate 2 $63
Large SUV Toyota Prado, Toyota Landcruiser Prado 2 $82
SUV Toyota Kluger, Toyota Prado, Kia Sportage 18 $49 $102
Minivan Kia Carnival, Toyota Commuter, Hyundai Staria 16 $68 $202
7-seat minivan Kia Carnival, Mitsubishi Outlander 3 $50
Luxury Ford Mustang 3 $89
Premium Tesla Model 3, Polestar 2, Mercedes C Class 3 $100 $129
Small or medium truck Ford Ranger Double Cab, Toyota Hilux Double, Ford Ranger 6 $79 $137

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 Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

MG 3 Core rental car in Melbourne Alamo

MG 3 Core

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $30/day
Kia Rio rental car in Melbourne Enterprise

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $31/day
Suzuki Swift rental car in Melbourne Avis

Suzuki Swift

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $34/day
Hyundai i30 rental car in Melbourne Alpha

Hyundai i30

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $34/day
Toyota Yaris Cross rental car in Melbourne Everything Fleet

Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $35/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid rental car in Melbourne Thrifty

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $37/day
Toyota Corolla Hatch rental car in Melbourne Avis

Toyota Corolla Hatch

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $39/day
Toyota Yaris rental car in Melbourne Alamo

Toyota Yaris

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $39/day

Convertible car rental Melbourne

Car rental companies in Melbourne

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

Sixt

Daily 07:30–16:00 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $65/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $3 768

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Shop 10, 99 Spencer St, Docklands, 3008, VIC
+61283372700

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

Enterprise

In the terminal 26 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 100+ reviews
from $38/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 520

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)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Enterprise at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 1 Arrival Drive, Tullamarine, 3045, VIC
393302314

Budget

25 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $106/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 911

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)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget in Melbourne Southbank Downtown
225 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne Vic, 3207, VIC
0429 653 549

Hertz

In the terminal Mon–Fri 00:00–01:00, 06:00–23:59 · Sat 07:00–22:00 · Sun 07:00–23:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $57/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

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

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
Arrival Drive, Tullamarine, Vi, Melbourne, Vic, 3045, VIC
0383129590

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

Alamo

In the terminal 16 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.5
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $38/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 520

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

Alamo at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 1 Arrival Drive, Tullamarine, 3045, VIC
393302314

Europcar

19 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $87/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)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 255

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Europcar in Melbourne East End Downtown
89 Franklin Street, Melbourne, 3000, VIC
61 03 86330000

East Coast

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–21:59 · Sat 07:00–18:59 · Sun 07:00–21:59 8 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.5
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $24/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 943

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

East Coast at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
Off Airport, 2 Tarmac Drive, Tullamarine, 3043, VIC
1800 028 881; +61 7 5555 8900

Avis

25 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 632

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

Avis in Melbourne East End Downtown
Shop 2/8 Franklin St, Melbourne Vic, 3000, VIC
136 333

Everything Fleet

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–21:59 9 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.2
Excellent 50+ reviews
from $42/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.2 Pick-up process 7.8 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 539

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

Everything Fleet at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
16 Howes Street, Airport West, VIC
131 381

Bargain Car Rentals

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–19:59 6 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.0
Very good 500+ reviews
from $34/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.6 Cleanliness 9.6 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 5.8 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 $3 724

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available
  • Sanitized car

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Bargain Car Rentals at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
Off Airport, 3 Annadale Rd, Tullamarine, 3045, VIC
1300 729 230

Alpha

Free shuttle bus Mon–Fri 07:00–17:59 · Sat–Sun 08:00–14:59 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.4
Very good 250+ reviews
from $30/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.4 Cleanliness 6.5 Service at the rental desk 8.1 Pick-up process 7.4 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 585

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Booster seat

Office

Alpha at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
Off Airport, 157 Mickleham Road, Tullamarine, 3049, VIC
61 7 3088 2976 / 03 8592 6377

Yesaway

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–18:59 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.2
Few reviews 10+ reviews
from $63/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 7.6 Drop-off process 8.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 376

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

Child seat · Booster seat · Snow chains

Office

Yesaway at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
39-41 Freight Road, Tullamarine, VIC
(+61) 0448415044 / (+61) 0423864476

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

National

In the terminal CDW included Credit and debit cards
from $55/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)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 724

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)

Child seat · Booster seat · GPS

Office

National at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 1 Arrival Drive, Tullamarine, 3045, VIC
393302314

Aucar

CDW included Credit card only
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)
  • Deductible from $3 177

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

Aucar at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
VIC
+61 1300 001 666

Simba Car Hire

Free shuttle bus CDW included Credit card only
from $48/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)
  • Deductible from $4 375

Policies

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

Office

Simba Car Hire at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
7 Sabre Court, Tullamarine, Melbourne VIC 3043
+61399687444, +611300303941

Green Motion

Free shuttle bus Daily 07:00–19:59 CDW included Credit card only
from $55/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)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $5 451

Policies

  • Same to same
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Additional driver

Office

Green Motion at Melbourne Airport International Terminal
189D South Centre Road, Melbourne, VIC
0061 1300 458 584

Yesdrive Car Rentals

CDW included Credit card only
from $50/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)
  • Deductible from $3 656

Policies

  • Quarter to quarter
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Melbourne Airport International Terminal
155 Mickleham Road Tullamarine VIC 3043, Melbourne, VIC, AU

Rental conditions in Melbourne

Based on 20 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 26 pay $5–$18 a day extra (East Coast, Everything Fleet and Hertz). Maximum age 89.
Debit card Accepted by 6 of 20 suppliers: Europcar, East Coast, Everything Fleet, Bargain Car Rentals, Keddy BY Europcar and National.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 14 of 20 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at 19 of 20 suppliers. Limited at Simba Car Hire.
Fuel policy Full to full (18 suppliers), Same to same (1 supplier), Quarter to quarter (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 98%, manual 2%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Rav4, Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Toyota Corolla and Toyota Kluger Hybrid, from $33 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 20 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (20 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (20 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (19 suppliers). Deductible: $2 632–$5 586.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
One-way rental Allowed by 7 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $36–$407.
Extras Booster seat (17 suppliers), Child seat (16 suppliers), Infant seat (13 suppliers), GPS (13 suppliers), Snow chains (3 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Special discount (2 suppliers)

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

Cities near Melbourne

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Car rental in Melbourne: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 6 min at Bargain Car Rentals to 26 min at Enterprise.

For a small car, Alpha is the cheapest at about $30 a day and is rated 7.4 out of 10. Enterprise is rated 8.8 and costs about $39.

98% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at 19 of 20 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 26 pay from $5 a day extra. 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 Melbourne: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Melbourne?
Car rental in Melbourne starts from $30 per day, and the average price is $109 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $329 for a 3-day weekend and $768 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 Melbourne?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Melbourne over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Van: $183 per day
  • SUV: $116 per day
  • Compact: $68 per day
  • Intermediate: $76 per day
  • Full-size: $105 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 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 Melbourne?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Melbourne over the last 12 months:
  • East Coast, average price $90 per day
  • Europcar, average price $102 per day
  • Hertz, average price $107 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Melbourne?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Melbourne are:
  • East Coast: rated 8.9/10 by 500+ customers, average price $90 per day
  • Sixt: rated 8.9/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $93 per day
  • Budget: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers
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 Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Melbourne?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Melbourne are:
  • Everything Fleet: about $35 per day
  • Alpha: about $36 per day
  • Alamo: about $39 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 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 Melbourne?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Sixt, Budget and Enterprise
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: East Coast, Bargain Car Rentals and Avis
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Melbourne 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 Melbourne, one-way rentals are offered by East Coast, Sixt and Budget. 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 Melbourne?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Melbourne 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 Melbourne:
  • East Coast: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Sixt: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Budget: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Melbourne with a debit card?
Rental companies in Melbourne 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 Melbourne: East Coast, Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, Everything Fleet, Yesaway, Keddy BY Europcar and National. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Melbourne offer unlimited mileage?
8 rental companies in Melbourne include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Budget, Bargain Car Rentals and Avis. 11 more, among them East Coast, Sixt and Enterprise, 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 Melbourne?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Melbourne 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 East Coast, Sixt, Budget, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, Dollar, Alamo, Avis, Alpha, Everything Fleet, Yesaway, Keddy BY Europcar, National, Aucar and Simba Car Hire.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up. Offered by Green Motion.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Melbourne?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Melbourne include Hertz, Avis and Europcar. The cheapest is East Coast, from $39 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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