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$37 - $148
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$78 - $143
The best time to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in August when prices are $37 per day on average. $37 per day is 49% lower than the $72 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small rental in Melbourne. While August may be the cheapest month to rent a Small car from Thrifty in Melbourne, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Small rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in January when prices are $41 per day on average. $41 per day is 54% lower than the $88 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium rental in Melbourne. While January may be the cheapest month to rent a Medium car from Thrifty in Melbourne, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October on Medium rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in October when prices are $65 per day on average. $65 per day is 46% lower than the $120 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large rental in Melbourne. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Large car from Thrifty in Melbourne, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on Large rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in November when prices are $44 per day on average. $44 per day is 52% lower than the $93 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV rental in Melbourne. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a SUV car from Thrifty in Melbourne, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September on SUV rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Van car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in October when prices are $58 per day on average. $58 per day is 57% lower than the $136 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van rental in Melbourne. While October may be the cheapest month to rent a Van car from Thrifty in Melbourne, December is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in December on Van rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Pickup truck car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in November when prices are $50 per day on average. $50 per day is 39% lower than the $82 average yearly price for a Thrifty Pickup truck rental in Melbourne. While November may be the cheapest month to rent a Pickup truck car from Thrifty in Melbourne, April is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in April on Pickup truck rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to rent a Convertible car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in April when prices are $77 per day on average. $77 per day is 37% lower than the $122 average yearly price for a Thrifty Convertible rental in Melbourne. While April may be the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car from Thrifty in Melbourne, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Convertible rental vehicles from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
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How much will a Thrifty rental car in Melbourne cost in May?
Renting a car in Melbourne in May from Thrifty will cost $57 per day on average. However, our users have seen daily prices for as low as $45 per day. If you need to rent a car from Thrifty for 1 week in Melbourne, you can expect prices to be around $400 during the month of May. These rates are all based on last year's rental prices, but you are likely to find similar deals on momondo.
Does Thrifty have a location at Melbourne Airport?
Yes, Thrifty has 1 location at Melbourne Airport which is located at Arrival Drive.
Does Thrifty offer free car rental cancellation in Melbourne?
Yes, you can cancel your Thrifty rental car reservation in Melbourne free of charge. However, canceling your car rental right before your scheduled pick-up date could result in a fee. Be sure to call Thrifty and ask about specific cancellation policies. You can view a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab by clicking here.
What is the most popular car to rent from Thrifty while in Melbourne in May?
With an average cost of $58/day, renting Economy cars from Thrifty in Melbourne during May is the most popular option among our momondo users. You may also be able to find Thrifty car rental deals in Melbourne for as low as $42/day, which was the cheapest price found for Economy rentals last May.
What is the cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in Melbourne?
The cheapest type of car to rent from Thrifty in Melbourne is the Compact ($62/day on average). In the past year, 22% of our users who rented a car from Thrifty chose the Compact for its cost savings. A Compact also happens to be 53% cheaper than the average cost of the most expensive car available from Thrifty in Melbourne.
How many Thrifty car rental locations are there in Melbourne?
Thrifty currently operates out of 8 locations in Melbourne. The most popular car rental location Thrifty has in Melbourne is located at Arrival Drive. Over the past 12 months, 60% of our users that searched for Thrifty rentals in Melbourne happened to rent their vehicle from the Arrival Drive location.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Melbourne?
Prices for cars in Melbourne refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Melbourne?
The number of operators available for cars in Melbourne is 130 as of April 2026.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in Melbourne?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Melbourne. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Melbourne?
When renting a car in Melbourne, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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