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Thrifty car hire deals in Melbourne, Victoria
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Small cars
£28 - £93
All Car Types
£39 - £82
The best time to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in May when prices are £28 per day on average. £28 per day is 44% lower than the £50 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small car hire in Melbourne. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Melbourne, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on Small car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in August when prices are £35 per day on average. £35 per day is 18% lower than the £43 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium car hire in Melbourne. While August may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Melbourne, March is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in March on Medium car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in September when prices are £31 per day on average. £31 per day is 65% lower than the £90 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large car hire in Melbourne. While September may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Thrifty in Melbourne, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Large car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in May when prices are £34 per day on average. £34 per day is 37% lower than the £54 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV car hire in Melbourne. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Melbourne, August is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in August on SUV car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Van car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in April when prices are £44 per day on average. £44 per day is 47% lower than the £83 average yearly price for a Thrifty Van car hire in Melbourne. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a Van car from Thrifty in Melbourne, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Van car hire from Thrifty depending on what day you book.
There was no signage that thrifty was at the hertz. I was it the que for two hours and they didn't have the small car I hod booked, and upgraded me to a lg station wagon
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Thrifty Locations in Melbourne
Information about Thrifty car hire in Melbourne
Does Thrifty have a location at Melbourne Airport?
Yes. The 1 location that Thrifty has at Melbourne Airport can be found at Arrival Drive, {4} and {5}.
Does Thrifty offer free car hire cancellation in Melbourne?
There are free hire car cancellations available from Thrifty in Melbourne. Keep in mind that there might be a cancellation fee if you cancel your hire car last-minute. Click here to find a list of phone numbers under the Locations tab if you’d like to learn more about Thrifty cancellation policies.
What is the most popular car to hire from Thrifty while in Melbourne in February?
According to our data, Convertible vehicles are the most popular type of car for our users to hire from Thrifty while visiting Melbourne in February. Based on Thrifty car hire prices in February last year, you can expect the average price for Convertible hires to be £50/day. Our users have also found prices for as low as £44/day last February, which means you may be able to find similar hire prices this year on momondo.
What is the cheapest type of car to hire from Thrifty in Melbourne?
If you’re looking to save money on your car hire from Thrifty, then consider renting a Economy, the cheapest type of car the car hire company has available in Melbourne. Hiring a Economy from Thrifty costs £37 per day on average, which is 15% cheaper than their most expensive car. In the past year, 18% of our users opted to hire a Economy from Thrifty in order to save money on their trip to Melbourne.
How many Thrifty car hire locations are there in Melbourne?
In Melbourne, Thrifty has 8 locations. Arrival Drive is the address of the car hire company’s most popular location (based on our user data). In the past 12 months, 63% of momondo users who reserved a car hire in Melbourne from Thrifty went to 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 January 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 numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Melbourne?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in Melbourne. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.
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