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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Airport from $29

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 Airport with a pick-up date of 2/12 and drop-off date of 6/12. 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 Airport car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Melbourne Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 November 2024.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$62

Cheapest price per day

$29

Popular car types in Melbourne Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Melbourne Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 22 November 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Melbourne Airport this past week from 131 hire locations out of 49 hire agencies. Prices for a Melbourne Airport small car hire start from $29/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compare available car types for hire in Melbourne Airport

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Melbourne Airport to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 November 2024.

Small cars

$37 - $72

All Car Types

$39 - $106

To hire a small car in Melbourne Airport, you would pay an average price of $47/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Melbourne Airport (~$37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$72/day). In fact, September is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Melbourne Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne Airport, hiring a small car saves you 36% 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 Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Melbourne Airport, you would pay an average price of $65/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Melbourne Airport (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$101/day). In fact, August is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Melbourne Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne Airport, hiring a medium car saves you 12% 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 Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Melbourne Airport, you would pay an average price of $91/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Melbourne Airport (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$162/day). In fact, June is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Melbourne Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne Airport, hiring a large car is 18% 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 hire a SUV in Melbourne Airport, you would pay an average price of $69/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Melbourne Airport (~$39/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$104/day). In fact, August is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Melbourne Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne Airport, hiring a SUV saves you 8% 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 Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Melbourne Airport, you would pay an average price of $105/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in Melbourne Airport (~$115/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$184/day). In fact, July is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Melbourne Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne Airport, hiring a van is 30% 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 hire a luxury car in Melbourne Airport, you would pay an average price of $80/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Melbourne Airport (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$211/day). In fact, March is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Melbourne Airport. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Melbourne Airport, hiring a luxury car is 7% 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.

Kia Picanto$29/day
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Kia Picanto
Kia Rio$31/day
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Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent Hatch$32/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch

Top hire agencies in Melbourne Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Melbourne Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Melbourne Airport. Reviews were last updated on 22 November 2024.

Ace Rental Cars

9.8
Wonderful
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.8

Overall

9.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.3

Apex

7.0
Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.0

Thrifty

5.0
Fair
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.0

Alpha

2 locations

FlexWays

2 locations

Red Spot

2 locations

Sunnycars

2 locations

Yesaway

2 locations

Best Melbourne Airport car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Melbourne Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Melbourne Airport with an average daily rate of $45. Data was last updated on 22 November 2024.
Nissan Juke$36/day
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Nissan Juke
Mitsubishi Outlander$44/day
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Mitsubishi Outlander
Hyundai Accent$35/day
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Hyundai Accent

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 November 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car in Melbourne - Tullamarine?

    You must be a minimum of 21 years of age to be able to get car hires in Melbourne – Tullamarine. Melbourne car hires require a valid driver’s license that you’ve held for at least one year. You will also need a passport if you are not from Australia and getting rental cars in Melbourne. If your license is in a non-Roman alphabet such as Cyrillic then you will need an international driver’s license too.

  • What are the rules for driving in Melbourne - Tullamarine?

    You will need to drive your Melbourne car hire on the left and wear your seat belts. Children under the age of seven need to be in a suitable child seat. Stick to the speed limits when you are driving your cheap car hire in Melbourne: 130kph on highways and 50kph in urban areas. You may only use a phone with a hands-free system. The legal drinking limit in Australia is 0.5mg/ml of alcohol per litre of blood. To make sure that you know about any recent road laws that have been enforced, contact the Melbourne motor vehicle authorities.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Melbourne - Tullamarine?

    Getting car hires in Melbourne is a great way to explore the city and further afield. If you’re sticking to the city, you should get a compact car such as a Hyundai Accent, so that you find parking easier. If you’re heading out to the surrounding state parks, you might want to try a Holden Trax SUV which has better handling on tougher terrain. If you have a more specific car rental in Melbourne in mind, such as a luxury car rental or a passenger car rental, then you will have a lot of vehicles to choose from.

  • What are the best places to park in Melbourne - Tullamarine?

    Parking in Melbourne is easy, with thousands of on-street parking bays in the city. These can be paid for on an hourly basis starting from around A$ 2.50 ($1.80 US). You can pay for these on a parking app. You can also park more securely, such as at Wilson Parking on Flinders Lane, which is only a short walk or bus journey away from popular tourist areas such as the Royal Botanic Gardens. Prices for private parking at this multi-storey start from around A$ 22 ($16) per hour.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Melbourne Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $70/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $30/day from Europcar, booked on Nov. 17.

  • Which car hire providers are at Melbourne Airport?

    There are 10 car hire providers located at Melbourne Airport. The following companies can be found near the Melbourne Airport car hire counter:Avis (10.0)Budget (10.0)EverythingFleet (10.0)Firefly (10.0)Ace Rental Cars (9.8)Hertz (9.3)Aucar Rentals (9.2)Economy Rent a Car (9.0)East Coast Car Rentals (8.5)Sixt (8.0)

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest at Melbourne Airport?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car at Melbourne Airport from the following companies over the past two weeks: Bargain Car Rentals ($29/day), Simba Car Hire ($34/day), and EverythingFleet ($47/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best at Melbourne Airport?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, EverythingFleet (10.0 rating), Firefly (10.0 rating) and Dollar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies at Melbourne Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Melbourne Airport for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is one of the top picks at Melbourne Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about $482 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car at Melbourne Airport for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 25% on a hire car at Melbourne Airport. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 30 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Melbourne Airport?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Melbourne Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Melbourne Airport for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental at Melbourne Airport can be found for about $2,064, with the average price for a rental being around $69 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 87% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Melbourne Airport.

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Small car hires in Melbourne Airport

Find small car hire deals in Melbourne Airport from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Melbourne Airport cost an average of $29 per day. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.
Kia Picanto$29/day
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Kia Picanto

Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne Airport. Deals were last updated on 22 November 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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