Hybrid car rental in Melbourne
Compare hybrid car hire in Melbourne: low fuel use, no charging. 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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Hybrid rental in Melbourne at a glance
Hybrids use a small battery to cut fuel use, especially in stop-start traffic, and you never need to plug them in.
In Melbourne traffic a hybrid can use noticeably less fuel than a petrol car of the same size.
- Typical models
- Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla, Kia Carnival or similar
- Seats
- 5
- Luggage
- 2–3 suitcases
- From
- A$50 per day (indicative)
- Pick-up points in Melbourne
- 62 locations
- Best for
- Low fuel use without charging
Typical Hybrid cars in Melbourne
Indicative specs and daily from-prices. You book a car class, so a similar model may be supplied.
Is a hybrid right for Melbourne?
What the car is good at, and what to check for driving in and around Melbourne.
A hybrid suits you if
- You will drive a lot in city traffic
- You want lower fuel costs but no charging
- You are planning a long road trip
Check before you book
- You book a class, so a hybrid may not be guaranteed
- The total price against a petrol equivalent
- Fuel policy on return
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 hybrid 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 · ExcellentOther car types in Melbourne
Longer rentals
Hybrid rental in Melbourne: questions
Short answers. Details depend on your supplier and booking.
How much does a hybrid rental cost in Melbourne?
Indicative prices start from about A$50 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 hybrid 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 hybrid car will I get?
You book a car class, not a model. The Toyota Camry, Toyota Corolla 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.