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Why book Melbourne City car hire with VIP Cars?

Clear, inclusive pricing

Melbourne City car hire prices typically include basic cover (CDW, Theft Waiver), location fees and taxes.

Know your deposit before you book

See your security deposit amount before you book, not at the pick-up desk.

No pre-ticked extras

Extra cover and add-ons are never pre-selected, nothing goes on your bill unless you choose it.

Widest fleet of cars

Choose from Economy, Compact, Minivan, SUV and Luxury rentals at Melbourne City.

Find Cheap Car Rental Deals at Melbourne City

Economy

MG 3 or Similar

  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
MG 3

USD 27.29/day

Compact

Toyota Corolla Hatch or Similar

  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
Toyota Corolla Hatch

USD 29.61/day

Standard/Intermediate

Toyota Corolla Sedan or Similar

  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
Toyota Corolla Sedan

USD 57.41/day

SUV

BMW X1 or Similar

  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
BMW X1

USD 217.85/day

Van/Minivan

Kia Carnival or Similar

  • 8
  • 3
  • 4
Kia Carnival

USD 271.86/day

Prices are on per day basis and are subject to change without notice.

Best Car Rental Companies at Melbourne City

Green Motion

9.4 Very Good 100+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.8
Car Condition 9.4
Value for Money 9.4
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.0
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.4
East Coast Car Rentals

9.6 Very Good 100+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.8
Car Condition 9.6
Value for Money 9.4
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.8
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.2
Enterprise

9.8 Very Good 50+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.8
Car Condition 9.8
Value for Money 9.8
Locating Supplier’s desk 10.0
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 10.0
Sixt

9.8 Very Good 50+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 9.8
Car Condition 9.8
Value for Money 9.8
Locating Supplier’s desk 9.8
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.8
Hertz

9.6 Very Good 50+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 8.6
Car Condition 10.0
Value for Money 10.0
Locating Supplier’s desk 10.0
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 9.4
Europcar

10.0 Excellent 50+ reviews

Staff Friendliness 10.0
Car Condition 10.0
Value for Money 10.0
Locating Supplier’s desk 10.0
Ease of Pick-up & Drop-off 10.0

Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Downtown (CBD)

Rent a car for Melbourne City at cheap prices and save big on your traveling costs. At VIP Cars, we make it quick and easy to search, compare, and book a rental car for Melbourne City. Saving you from all the hassle of tracking individual rental car suppliers operating in Melbourne, we simplify the process of hiring a car for Melbourne City by bringing all the leading rental car companies in Australia to one place. As you start searching for Melbourne City car hire on our website, we show you the best and cheapest car hire deals that can be booked with low-priced add-ons. Moreover, as we don't levy any sort of hidden charges on Melbourne City car hire, you will only pay what you see on your screen.

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Car Rental Companies in Melbourne CBD

  • East Coast Car RentalsEast Coast Car Rentals
  • EnterpriseEnterprise
  • EuropcarEuropcar
  • HertzHertz
  • Keddy by EuropcarKeddy by Europcar
  • SixtSixt
  • ThriftyThrifty

All the relevant information, such as rental pick-up & drop-off instructions, car park areas provided by suppliers, etc. will be mentioned in the Rental Confirmation Voucher.

Self-drive Car Rental Categories in Melbourne Downtown

For all your different needs, we have a distinct mobility solution. From solo and group to budget and luxury travelers, we cater to every rental need and accordingly have a car type to offer at the most affordable price.

  • Economy
  • Compact
  • Standard/Intermediate
  • Van/Minivan
  • SUV
  • Luxury/Premium

Documents Required to Rent a Car in Melbourne City Center

Please keep the following documents handy when going to pick up your rental car in Melbourne City. Apart from the listed items, if any additional documents are required, they will be duly mentioned in your Rental Voucher.

One-way Car Rentals from Melbourne Downtown

With VIP Cars offering low-cost car hire deals for multiple locations across Australia, you can book a cheap one-way car rental from Melbourne City. The following are popular one-way car hire airport destinations near Melbourne.

Melbourne City – Melbourne Airport


Approx. Distance: 23 km/14 miles

Route: M2

Melbourne City – Avalon Airport


Approx. Distance: 55 km/34 miles

Route: M1

Melbourne City – Essendon Airport


Approx. Distance: 16 km/10 miles

Route: M2

Melbourne City – Moorabbin Airport


Approx. Distance: 28 km/17 miles

Route: M1 and Warrigal Rd/State Route 15

Top Attractions in Melbourne

Whether you're planning a business trip or a holiday, hiring a rental car for Melbourne City will be a convenient option to travel comfortably. Furthermore, as Melbourne, the capital of Australia's Victoria State, covers a massive 9,000 sq km, a rental car makes sense. Check out the names of Melbourne's leading tourist destinations:

  • Great Ocean Road
  • Yarra River
  • Royal Botanic Gardens
  • Federation Square
  • Queen Victoria Market
  • National Gallery of Victoria

Popular Day Trips from Melbourne

Plan a memorable sightseeing tour in your Melbourne City Center car hire and discover something extraordinary that lies way beyond the city and its suburbs. Listed below are some of the top day trips you can cover from Melbourne in the comfort of your rental car.

Melbourne - Healesville

Approx. Distance: 63 km/39 miles

Fastest Route: M3 and Maroondah Hwy

Famous For: Healesville Sanctuary, Yarra Valley Dairy

Melbourne - Daylesford

Approx. Distance: 111 km/69 miles

Fastest Route: Calder Fwy/M79

Famous For: The Lake House, Mount Franklin

Melbourne - Phillip Island

Approx. Distance: 142 km/88 miles

Fastest Route: M1

Famous For: Phillip Island Nature Park, Grand Prix Circuit

Melbourne - Queenscliff

Approx. Distance: 105 km/65 miles

Fastest Route: M1 and Bellarine Hwy/B110

Famous For: Queenscliff Music Festival in November

Melbourne - Beechworth

Approx. Distance: 286 km/178 miles

Fastest Route: National Highway M31

Famous For: Beechworth Bakery, Mountain Bike Park

Melbourne - Werribee

Approx. Distance: 31 km/19 miles

Fastest Route: M1

Famous For: Werribee Open Range Zoo, Werribee Rose Garden

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