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Check car rental price trends and popular insights in Melbourne to make your booking easier
Booking a car rental in Melbourne about 4 days in advance can get you a price lower than the average.
In the past 30 hours, suppliers with the lowest car rental price in Melbourne are Alpha MG 3: US$30, Europcar Kia Stonic: US$37, Ace Rental Cars Toyota Corolla: US$41, SIXT Kia Carnival: US$59.
Based on authentic user ratings and reviews, the best car rental suppliers in Melbourne are Hertz (4.7, 289 reviews), Avis (4.6, 128 reviews), Europcar (4.6, 329 reviews), BUDGET (4.5, 120 reviews).
Standard SUV is the most popular car type to rent in Melbourne. The average daily price for a Standard SUV is US$79, but some users have found rates as low as US$22.
July has the lowest average daily rate at US$85. The most expensive month is December, with an average daily rate of US$129, 23.51% higher the annual average of US$104.
Most popular car rental suppliers | Europcar |
|---|---|
Most popular type | Standard SUV |
Typical rental periods | 3 days |
Melbourne Airport car hire is super easy, with all major companies like Hertz, Avis, and Budget located at Terminal 1 and 2 in the ground floor arrivals hall. The car hire desks are open from 6 AM to midnight, matching most flight arrivals. You'll find your car in the dedicated car hire area in the T123 ground floor car park, just a short walk from the terminals. Downtown Melbourne also has plenty of car hire spots, with most companies having offices around Southern Cross Station and the CBD.
Driving in Melbourne means keeping left (this trips up lots of visitors), and everyone must wear seatbelts. Speed limits are 50 km/h in the city, 40 km/h around schools, and up to 100 km/h on highways. Hook turns are Melbourne's quirky thing - you'll need to turn right from the left lane at some CBD intersections (just follow the signs). Your home driver's license works fine for car hire if it's in English; if not, bring an International Driving Permit.
Fill up your hire car at chains like Coles Express or 7-Eleven, but check prices on apps like PetrolSpy - Melbourne's fuel prices can vary by up to 30 cents per litre. City parking's expensive ($15-25 per hour in the CBD), so try parking stations like Wilson or Secure for early-bird rates. Most hire cars now come with e-TAG transponders for toll roads like CityLink - much easier than buying passes yourself.
Melbourne's peak hour traffic is no joke. Avoid driving into the CBD between 7:30-9:30 AM and out between 4:30-6:30 PM if you can. The Monash Freeway (southeast) and Tullamarine Freeway (airport) get especially busy. Trams have right of way - always check for passengers. Weekend traffic around shopping areas like Chadstone can be hectic too.
Most car hire companies include basic insurance, but the excess (deductible) can be high - often $3,000-4,000. You can reduce this by paying extra for excess reduction. Check if your credit card travel insurance covers car hire - it might save you money. Third-party property damage insurance is a must, and most hire companies include this automatically.
Your Melbourne hire car is your ticket to amazing trips. The Great Ocean Road is a must-do (start early to beat tour buses). Wilson's Prom is perfect for a weekend, about 3 hours southeast. Heading to the Yarra Valley for wine tasting? Book a driver or pick a designated driver. Bright and the Victorian Alps are gorgeous in autumn, while Phillip Island's penguins are just 2 hours away. The Grampians offer great hiking about 3 hours west of the city.
Authentic Melbourne supplier ratings
Melbourne suppliers have an average rating of 4.5. All suppliers' ratings are based on authentic user reviews.