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Melbourne CBD Car Hire

Being judged as one of the most liveable cities in the world, Melbourne city attracts many visitors with differing transport requirements. East Coast Car Rentals provides the best offers when it comes to Melbourne car hire rates. We have a modern fleet of vehicles catering to different motoring needs. This fleet of rental vehicles of ours includes the mid-size and large sedans suitable for most business travellers, the cheap small compact and “metro” cars for the individuals and couples who want a budget car and the 8-seater minivans suitable for most families visiting Melbourne city centre and the surrounding areas within Victoria. You do not have to look elsewhere for car hire Melbourne, because we have the best cars at the cheapest rates.

 

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Why book with East Coast Car Rentals?

  • Best Value For Money
  • Award Winning Service
  • New or almost New Vehicles
  • Large Comprehensive Fleet
  • Major Cities & Airport Locations
  • Free Unlimited Kilometres with all vehicles apart from 12 seater minibus
  • E-Tags for Easy Toll Payment
  • Roadside Assistance Available
  • Pre Pay Online for the best rate with easy cancellation fees, or
  • Pay on arrivial with no cancellation fees
  • Delighting customers since 1979

Personalise your car rental further with

  • Baby Seats
  • Booster Seats
  • Up to date GPS Navigation units
  • Mobile Phone Holders – For added safety and connectivity when using Apple and Android Car Play
  • Add Additional Drivers – To share the load
  • Premium Roadside Assistance – To assist with on the road mishaps
  • Collision Damage Waiver options – To reduce your liability when vehicle damage occurs

Melbourne Car Rental Guide

Melbourne is the capital city in the state of Victoria. It is the second most populated city in Australia. One of our Melbourne Car Rental branches is situated in Melbourne’s CBD (Central Business District). This Melbourne car hire office is located along La Trobe Street, and it is within walking distance to the City Circle Tram. Surrounding our Melbourne city branch, you will find suburbs such as Carlton, North Melbourne, West Melbourne, Docklands, South Wharf, Southbank, East Melbourne, Fitzroy and Collingwood. Come into our Melbourne depot and make your selection of the rental vehicle that matches your requirements. Whether you are hiring an economy small car or a large minivan or minibus, we have them all. Best of all, our vehicles are of late models and relatively new. Hire a car from us by calling our reservation team. You may also want to use our online system to obtain a quotation or to confirm a booking.

We have another Melbourne car rental branch to service arrivals and departures at Melbourne Airport. This branch is located only a few kilometres away from the Melbourne Airport Terminals. Please visit our Melbourne Airport car hire page for more details. We also have a full list of our car rental locations for you to choose from.

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Melbourne Roadside Assistance

You are assured that our Melbourne CBD car rental fleet is reliable, as they are well maintained and being serviced regularly. For your peace of mind, we also include 24 Hour Roadside Assistance or vehicle breakdown service with RACQ when you hire a car from us in Melbourne or other locations.

About Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital city in the state of Victoria. It is the second most populated city in Australia and is seen to many as the cultural capital of the country with a diverse range of events, cultures and entertainment. Well known for its wide variety of entertainment, ethnic restaurants and a passionate love for AFL, Melbourne is alive 365 days and nights of the year in a bustle of colour and activity.

Popular Things To Do in Melbourne

  • Experience the Melbourne City Circle Tram ride.
  • Take beautiful photos of the Flinders Street Station.
  • Visit the National Gallery of Victoria for beautiful marvellous artworks.
  • Walk through the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
  • Visit the Melbourne Zoo, Australia’s oldest Zoo.
  • Join the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) tour.
  • Enjoy Melbourne city view from Eureka Skydeck 88.
  • Visit The Princess Theatre for fabulous shows.
  • See the impressive St Patrick’s Cathedral.

Brief Melbourne History

Founded in 1835 for pastoral settlement, the Yarra River provided a lifeblood to the region and fuelled by the Gold Rush in 1950’s, became the biggest and most important city for its time. In fact, it was not until some way into the 20th century that it was overtaken by Sydney

Cheap Car Rental in Melbourne

Hire a car from us today so you can drive around Melbourne with ease. You are encouraged to make use of our online booking form above to get a quotation or secure your booking. If you need further assistance, please feel free to call us. In Melbourne, you have the choices to rent a car from our Melbourne car hire or Melbourne Airport car hire branches, whichever branch suits you better. For cheap Melbourne CBD car rental, come to us!

Melbourne Car Rental Types

We offer a wide range of rental vehicles. Find out more about our Melbourne Car Rental Types.



Kia Picanto - Economy Car

Economy

Kia Picanto or similar

  • 5 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 5 Doors
  • 2 Small Bags
  • 4 Star (ancap)

The bright and bold Kia Picanto are perfect to get around town. These are perfect for smaller groups. They have seating for 5 but we recommend against this due to reduced luggage size. Including great features like; Apple Car Play and more!

Additional Features
  • A/C
  • 5.8 lp100km
  • Cruise Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • 1,031 kgs
  • 255L Boot Capacity
Compact

Compact

Suzuki Baleno or similar

  • 5 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 5 Doors
  • 1 Small Bag
  • 1 Large Bag
  • 5 Star (ancap)

The Suzuki Baleno makes up most of our Compact fleet. Seating for 5 but perfect for smaller groups with minimal luggage. They come with great features including bluetooth, rear view camera, and USB ports.

Additional Features
  • 1 Large, 1 Small
  • A/C
  • 6 lp100km
  • Cruise Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • 339L Boot Capacity
Hyundai i30 - Intermediate

Intermediate

Hyundai i30 or similar

  • 5 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 5 Doors
  • 2 Small Bags
  • 1 Large Bag
  • 5 Star (ancap)

Most of our vehicles in this category are newer Hyundai i30's. They have seating for 5 and loaded with features like Apple Car Play, reversing camera, and a 5 star safety rating.

Additional Features
  • 1 Large, 2 Small
  • A/C
  • 5.9 lp100km
  • Cruise Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • 470L Boot Capacity
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Full Size

Toyota Camry or similar

  • 5 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 4 Doors
  • 2 Small Bags
  • 2 Large Bags
  • 5 Star (ancap)

Our full-sized fleet is occupied by the Toyota Camry. An automatic 4 door with the space to comfortably fit 5 adults with the trunk space to accommodate extra luggage. Excellent features including Apple Car Play, and reversing camera.

Additional Features
  • 2 Large, 2 Small
  • A/C
  • 7.8 lp100km
  • Cruise Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • 493L Boot Capacity
Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

MG ZS or similar

  • 5 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 5 Doors
  • 1 Small Bag
  • 1 Large Bag
  • 5 Star (ancap)

A five-door automatic intermediate mid-size SUV with comfortable seating capacity for up to 5 adults. Comfortable to drive, a 5 star safety rating, and relatively fuel-economical. Equipped with great features like Apple Car Play and reversing camera.

Additional Features
  • 1 Large, 1 Small
  • A/C
  • 7.1 lp100km
  • Cruise Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • 359L Boot Capacity
FFBV - Family SUV

Family SUV

MG HS or similar

  • 5 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 5 Doors
  • 2 Small Bags
  • 2 Large Bags
  • 5 Star (ancap)

The MG HS comprises the majority of our Family SUV fleet. They are perfect for family getaways or a group of friends looking for extra room. Equipped with Apple Car Play, USB Ports, and a reverse camera.

Additional Features
  • 2 Large, 2 Small
  • A/C
  • 7.3 lp100km
  • Cruise Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • 463L Boot Capacity
Full Size SUV

Full Size SUV

LDV D90 or similar

  • 5 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 5 Doors
  • 2 Small Bags
  • 3 Large Bags
  • 5 Star (ancap)

LDV D90 is perfect for families, as it is a reliable SUV is ideal for your next adventure! This 5 seater features a 12" display ideal for handsfree calling and navigation. The 5-Star Safety adds to the comfort of this great SUV.

Additional Features
  • 3 Large, 2 Small
  • A/C
  • 9.1 lp100km
  • Adjustable Steering
  • Cruise Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • MP3 Player
  • USB
  • Power Steering
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • Fog Lamps
  • Satelite Navigation
  • 5,005 mm
  • 1,932 mm
  • 1,875 mm
  • 2,130 kg
  • 343l
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8 Seater Minivan

Kia Carnival or similar

  • 8 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 5 Doors
  • 2 Small Bags
  • 2 Large Bags
  • 5 Star (ancap)

The Kia Carnival is perfect for anyone travel with 5-8 people. The spacious 8-seater van makes for great road trips. Equipped with features like, Apple Car Play, and a rear-view camera.

Additional Features
  • 2 Large, 2 Small
  • A/C
  • 11.6 lp100km
  • Cruise Control
  • Electronic Stability Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • 960L Boot Capacity
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12 Seater Minibus

Toyota Commuter or similar

  • 12 Passengers
  • Automatic
  • 4 Doors
  • 3 Small Bags
  • 3 Large Bags
  • 4 Star (ancap)

The 12-seater Toyota Hiace has everything you need for transporting larger groups. The 4 door automatic comes equipped with a rear-view camera to assist parking.

Additional Features
  • 3 Large, 3 Small
  • A/C
  • 9.8 lp100km
  • Traction Control
  • ABS
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
  • Power Windows
  • Remote Locking
  • Airbags
  • 2.3 metres tall

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