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Thrifty car hire deals in Melbourne, Victoria
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Small cars
€28 - €63
All Car Types
€29 - €131
The best time to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Melbourne, Victoria is in November when prices are €28 per day on average. €28 per day is 31% lower than the €41 average yearly price for a Thrifty Small car hire in Melbourne. While November may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Thrifty in Melbourne, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September 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 March when prices are €27 per day on average. €27 per day is 65% lower than the €77 average yearly price for a Thrifty Medium car hire in Melbourne. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Thrifty in Melbourne, September is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in September 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 January when prices are €45 per day on average. €45 per day is 41% lower than the €76 average yearly price for a Thrifty Large car hire in Melbourne. While January may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Thrifty in Melbourne, October is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in October 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 March when prices are €42 per day on average. €42 per day is 40% lower than the €70 average yearly price for a Thrifty SUV car hire in Melbourne. While March may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Thrifty in Melbourne, July is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in July on SUV 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 hires in Melbourne
Does Thrifty have a location at Melbourne Airport?
At the moment, Thrifty has 1 location at Melbourne Airport: Arrival Drive.
Does Thrifty offer free car hire cancellation in Melbourne?
Yes, you can cancel your Thrifty hire car reservation in Melbourne free of charge. However, cancelling your car hire 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 hire from Thrifty while in Melbourne in December?
The most popular type of car to hire from Thrifty in Melbourne during December are Compact hires. You can expect to pay around €86 per day for Compact hires in December, though some of our users found prices for as low as €86 per day.
How many Thrifty car hire locations are there in Melbourne?
Thrifty currently operates out of 8 locations in Melbourne. The most popular car hire location Thrifty has in Melbourne is located at Arrival Drive. Over the past 12 months, 59% of our users that searched for Thrifty hires in Melbourne happened to hire their vehicle from the Arrival Drive location in the past year.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Melbourne?
Prices for cars in Melbourne are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in Melbourne?
As of November 2025, there are 127 operators available to choose from for cars in Melbourne.
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 hire company before booking.
What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Melbourne?
When hiring 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 hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.
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