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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Airport from $27
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 hires 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 13 August 2025.
Most popular company | EUROPCAR |
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Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | $58 |
Cheapest price per day | $27 |
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 13 August 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Melbourne Airport this past week from 126 hire locations out of 52 hire agencies. Prices for a Melbourne Airport small car hire start from $27/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$37+
Compact
$28+
Intermediate
$29+
SUV
$54+
People mover
$63+
Full-size SUV
$67+
Mini
$27+
Passenger van
$75+
Supplier choice
$23+
Compact SUV
$31+
Intermediate SUV
$42+
Standard SUV
$43+
Compare car hire deals at Melbourne Airport by type
Here are the best Melbourne Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Melbourne Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Melbourne Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Melbourne Airport van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Holden Barina$27/day
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Hyundai i30$28/day
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Hyundai Kona$36/day
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Best car hire 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 $45. Data was last updated on 13 August 2025.
Hyundai Venue$31/day
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Honda HR-V$44/day
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Honda Accord$29/day
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Cheapflights insights for Melbourne Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Melbourne Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Melbourne Airport?
Book your car hire at Melbourne Airport 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $34/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 10% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Melbourne Airport?
Turo is currently the cheapest car hire company at Melbourne Airport with deals as low as $10.09/day found in the past two weeks. Bargain Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $19.47/day.
What is the best car hire company at Melbourne Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Melbourne Airport is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Ace Rental Cars (rated 9.8/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Firefly
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
9.8
Apex
7.0
Europcar
6.2
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Melbourne Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at Melbourne Airport is May, when you can expect to pay $37/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Melbourne Airport is December ($69/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$41
February
$48
March
$48
April
$54
May
$37
June
$40
July
$45
August
$40
September
$40
October
$46
November
$45
December
$69
What car do most people hire at Melbourne Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Melbourne Airport are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar), and Supplier choice cars (Class Special Car or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Melbourne Airport?
At Melbourne Airport, Alpha, Europcar, Firefly, and FlexWays have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
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 13 August 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
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Overall
9.8
Pick-up/drop-off
9.5
Value
9.3
Apex
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.5
Value
6.0
Europcar
12 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.2
Pick-up/drop-off
7.0
Value
6.8
Yesaway
1 review•2 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
Red Spot
2 locations
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 13 August 2025.
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 $75/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $24/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 10.
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)Dollar (10.0)EverythingFleet (10.0)Firefly (10.0)Ace Rental Cars (9.8)Aucar Rentals (9.3)Hertz (9.2)Sixt (8.1)Economy Rent a Car (8.0)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Melbourne Airport for a week from Turo?
Turo is one of the top picks at Melbourne Airport. They can have you in a hire car for about $572 per week on average.
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 $2,453, with the average price for a rental being around $82 a day. Book with Turo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 89% less compared to the average price of car rentals at Melbourne Airport.
Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne Airport. Deals were last updated on 13 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($16+).
Electric
$16+
Hybrid
$16+
Petrol/Diesel
$17+