Most popular company | DOLLAR |
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Price of gas per gallon | $3.41 |
Average price per day | $52 |
Cheapest price per day | $31 |
January
$49
February
$55
March
$56
April
$51
May
$56
June
$55
July
$62
August
$56
September
$51
October
$56
November
$58
December
$65
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Melbourne is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Small cars | $47 - $69 | |
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All Car Types | $61 - $84 |
To rent a small car in Melbourne, the United States, you would pay an average price of $56/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Melbourne, the United States (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$69/day). In fact, April is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a small car saves you 22% 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 small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a medium car in Melbourne, the United States, you would pay an average price of $65/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Melbourne, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$88/day). In fact, April is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a medium car 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 medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in Melbourne, the United States, you would pay an average price of $81/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Melbourne, the United States (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$106/day). In fact, April is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a large car is 14% 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. Here are the best Melbourne large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a SUV in Melbourne, the United States, you would pay an average price of $74/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Melbourne, the United States (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$84/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a SUV is 5% 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. Here are the best Melbourne SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in Melbourne, the United States, you would pay an average price of $85/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in Melbourne, the United States (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$108/day). In fact, September is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a van is 17% 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. Here are the best Melbourne van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a luxury car in Melbourne, the United States, you would pay an average price of $90/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Melbourne, the United States (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$115/day). In fact, June is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a luxury car is 22% 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. Here are the best Melbourne luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a convertible in Melbourne, the United States, you would pay an average price of $97/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Melbourne, the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$153/day). In fact, February is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for Melbourne. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Melbourne, renting a convertible is 27% 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. Here are the best Melbourne convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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You need to be 21 or older to get rental cars in Melbourne. Moreover, there’s a daily surcharge for drivers below 25 getting Melbourne car rentals in most car rental locations in Melbourne. Drivers need a valid driver’s license and a credit or debit card in their name to get rental cars in Melbourne. Foreign drivers looking to drive Melbourne car rentals will need their home country’s driver’s license and an international driving license if their license isn’t in the Roman alphabet.
Before hitting the road in your cheap car rental in Melbourne, here are some road rules you need to know. Every passenger must wear a seatbelt, and kids should be secured in a safety or booster seat. Stick to the right side of the road, 30 mph in urban and residential zones, 60-65 mph on state highways, and 70 mph on the interstates. Don’t drink and drive, and having a BAC higher than 0.08% when driving cheap car rentals in Melbourne is a serious offense. Also, it would be wise to check in with Melbourne’s DMV in case of any recent traffic law updates.
Melbourne is a coastal town with beautiful coastal roads and great beaches. If you’ll be frequenting the coastal roads and beaches, a convertible or an SUV will be a great option, with the latter performing well on the sand. If you’re sticking to the city center, consider getting a compact car to squeeze through the busy streets and tight parking spots. Moreover, with Melbourne’s hot climate, remember to choose car rentals in Melbourne with air conditioning.
It’s not difficult to access free parking for car rentals in Melbourne. The parking lot and garage next to the city hall offers free parking downtown, with each lot indicating the time limits. The city hall’s garage has unlimited free parking on a few of its floors. Other public parking spots are the lots along Strawbridge Avenue, New Haven Avenue, Vernon Place, and behind Henegar Center. You’ll also have on-street parking for your car rentals in Melbourne along New Haven Avenue and the streets around city hall, downtown. Most parking at Melbourne Beach is paid parking.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $52/day when booking a rental car in Melbourne. The best deal a user found was for $36/day from Turo, booked on Dec. 16.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Melbourne from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($31/day), Hertz ($32/day), and Budget ($38/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.1 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.9 rating) and Thrifty (7.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Melbourne.
The average gas price in Melbourne is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
Dollar is one of the top picks in Melbourne. They can have you in a rental car for about $354 per week on average.
Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 30% in Melbourne - we recommend booking at least 20days in advance.
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Melbourne. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
We’ve recently found that Turo offers you prices that are 51% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in Melbourne for a month is $1,519. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
$54 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Melbourne, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when traveling to Melbourne, then opt for a Standard SUV rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of January, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $67/day.
The most popular car chosen by those traveling to Melbourne is Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan) based on our Cheapflights data.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne, FL. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($32+).