4WD car rental in Melbourne
Compare 4WD hire in Melbourne: remote touring where permitted. Pick up at Melbourne Airport, in the city centre or at a suburban depot, and see the total price before you book.
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4WD rental in Melbourne at a glance
Four-wheel drives such as the Toyota LandCruiser Prado are built for remote touring, unsealed roads and outback conditions where your agreement allows.
From Melbourne a 4WD makes sense for trips to national parks and remote areas, not for the city.
- Typical models
- Toyota LandCruiser Prado, Toyota LandCruiser 300, Isuzu MU-X or similar
- Seats
- 5–7
- Luggage
- 4–5 suitcases
- From
- A$120 per day (indicative)
- Pick-up points in Melbourne
- 62 locations
- Best for
- Remote touring where permitted
Typical 4WD cars in Melbourne
Indicative specs and daily from-prices. You book a car class, so a similar model may be supplied.
Toyota LandCruiser Prado
7 seats · 4 bags
From A$140/day
View Toyota LandCruiser Prado rental
Toyota LandCruiser 300
7 seats · 5 bags
From A$220/day
Isuzu MU-X
7 seats · 4 bags
From A$125/day
Toyota HiLux 4x4
5 seats · tray
From A$120/day
Is a 4WD right for Melbourne?
What the car is good at, and what to check for driving in and around Melbourne.
A 4WD suits you if
- You are heading to remote or outback areas
- Your route includes permitted unsealed roads
- You need towing or high ground clearance
Check before you book
- Which unsealed roads the agreement allows
- Recovery and roadside cover in remote areas
- Fuel range and where to refuel
Driving in Melbourne
CityLink and EastLink are fully electronic toll roads. Your supplier passes on the tolls, often with an admin fee.
In the CBD some right turns are made from the left lane (hook turns), and you must give way to trams.
The Great Ocean Road, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island are popular drives.
Where to pick up a 4WD in Melbourne
Availability of each car type depends on the depot and your dates.
Melbourne Airport (MEL)
Terminal desks and shuttle depots
Airport guideMelbourne city guide
CBD and suburban pick-up, tolls and parking
City guideMelbourne City Centre
City or town centre
View locationAlbert Park, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationAlbion, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationArdeer, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationBayswater North, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationBayswater, Melbourne
Suburban depot
View locationRental companies in Melbourne
Open a company to see its Melbourne pick-up points, conditions and deals.
Alamo9.4/10 · Excellent
Simba Car Hire9.4/10 · Excellent
Green Motion9.4/10 · Excellent
Hertz9.4/10 · Excellent
Avis9.0/10 · Excellent
Budget8.8/10 · Very good
Europcar9.0/10 · Excellent
Thrifty8.6/10 · Very good
Sixt9.2/10 · Excellent
Enterprise9.2/10 · Excellent
Redspot9.2/10 · Excellent
East Coast Car Rentals8.6/10 · Very good
Bargain Car Rentals9.2/10 · Excellent4WD rental in Melbourne: questions
Short answers. Details depend on your supplier and booking.
How much does a 4WD rental cost in Melbourne?
Indicative prices start from about A$120 per day, before extras. The total depends on dates, pick-up point, driver age and the supplier, so run a search to see current prices.
Can I pick up a 4WD at Melbourne Airport?
Usually yes. Most suppliers at Melbourne Airport offer this class, either at a terminal desk or at a nearby depot with a free shuttle. Your voucher shows which.
Which 4WD will I get?
You book a car class, not a model. The Toyota LandCruiser Prado, Toyota LandCruiser 300 are typical examples, and the supplier may give you a similar car.
Can I return the car in another city?
Often yes as a one-way rental, subject to availability. Any one-way fee is shown in the total before you book.