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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne Airport from $24

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 22/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. 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 rentals in 2025

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 10 June 2025.

Most popular company

BARGAINCAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$53

Cheapest price per day

$24

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 10 June 2025.

At $24/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire at Melbourne Airport in the past week. Out of 50 car hire agencies operating at Melbourne Airport, there are, in total, 130 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental 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 10 June 2025.

Small cars

$32 - $117

All Car Types

$32 - $111

To hire a small car in Melbourne Airport, you would pay an average price of $49/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Melbourne Airport (~$32/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$117/day). In fact, April is about 35% 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 19% 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 $45/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Melbourne Airport (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$92/day). In fact, March is about 22% 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 24% 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 $58/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Melbourne Airport (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$135/day). In fact, October is about 10% 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 saves you 4% 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 large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Melbourne Airport, you would pay an average price of $54/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Melbourne Airport (~$31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$115/day). In fact, February 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 9% 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:

Holden Barina$24/day
2
M
A/C
Holden Barina
Hyundai i30$28/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Nissan Versa$30/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa

Top rental 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 10 June 2025.

Firefly

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

Europcar

6.2
Okay
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Thrifty

5.0
Fair
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.0

Yesaway

2.0
Poor
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Alpha

2 locations

FlexWays

2 locations

Best car rental deals found at Melbourne Airport

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 $48. Data was last updated on 10 June 2025.
Skoda Kamiq$29/day
4
M
A/C
Skoda Kamiq
Hyundai i30$28/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
BYD ATTO 3$44/day
5
M
A/C
BYD ATTO 3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Melbourne Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $55/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jun. 8.

  • Which car hire providers are at Melbourne Airport?

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

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

    Bargain Car Rentals is one of the top picks at Melbourne Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about $253 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Melbourne Airport for a month is certainly possible.

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

    You can potentially save up to 37% on a month-long rental by booking with Bargain Car Rentals. Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Melbourne Airport can cost you on average $1,084 a month or $36 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne Airport. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne Airport. Deals were last updated on 10 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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