Melbourne car rentals from $12/day

While Melbourne may not have as narrow of streets as you would see in many European cities, the roads can still be a bit compact compared to roads in the U.S. Thus, travelers renting cars would be best off sticking to a compact or smaller vehicle, especially when taking streetside parallel parking into consideration.

Speed limits in Melbourne, and in the state of Victoria in general, run between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph) on city roads, 100 km/h (62 mph) on rural roads and 110 km/h (68 mph) on highways and motorways.

Streetside parking in greater Melbourne is fairly available but, once you get into the central business district, parking can become fairly scarce. Because of this, it is highly recommended that drivers park in one of the many parking garages dispersed across Melbourne CBD. Drivers should note that if you plan on doing a bit of shopping while you are downtown, you can often validate your parking ticket in a nearby store to earn a parking ticket refund.

On average a rental car in Melbourne costs $34 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Melbourne found in the last 2 weeks is $18.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Melbourne. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at Melbourne airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Fox, Yesaway, Avis, Ace Rental Cars, Firefly, Advance Car And Truck Rental, Big Boy Car Rentals, EverythingFleet and JUCY.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Sixt, Avis, Economy Rent a Car, Ace Rental Cars, Firefly, JUCY, keddy by Europcar, and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Melbourne costs $77 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Melbourne costs $69 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Melbourne costs $34 per day, on average.

Most car rental providers in Melbourne offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Melbourne, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 52 car rental agencies in Melbourne.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Melbourne so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The Yarra Valley is a beautiful wine-producing region located just outside of Melbourne. The drive from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley takes about 1 hour. The Mornington Peninsula is a scenic coastal region located south of Melbourne. The drive from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula takes about 1 hour. The drive from Melbourne to the beginning of the scenic Great Ocean Road in Torquay takes about 1.5 hours.

While most major roads and highways in Melbourne have gas stations, some rural Melbourne or smaller roads may not have them. Some of the most popular are Great Ocean Road, The Black Spur, Yarra Valley, and the Great Alpine Road.