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Compare car rental rates in Ballarat, Victoria
The Victorian city of Ballarat is a historical hotspot situated just over 100 kilometres to the west of downtown Melbourne. Once a gold mining town, today historical relics of that period, including some impressive buildings, continue to attract curious visitors.
Compare car rental deals in Ballarat with VroomVroomVroom to find a competitive rate. If your trip includes time in Victoria’s capital, explore our car rental in Melbourne for tips on tolls, drop-offs and depot locations.
Economy Car
View offerTravel 01 Mar - 06 Mar 2026
from AUD $66/day
Special
View offerTravel 02 Mar - 05 Mar 2026
from AUD $70/day
Fullsize Ute (double cab)
View offerTravel 01 Mar - 06 Mar 2026
from AUD $71/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 04 Mar 2026
from AUD $71/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 01 Mar - 06 Mar 2026
from AUD $74/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 04 Mar 2026
from AUD $82/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 26 Feb - 01 Mar 2026
from AUD $83/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 02 Mar - 05 Mar 2026
from AUD $84/day
Compact Monospace
View offerTravel 27 Feb - 04 Mar 2026
from AUD $86/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 24, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 February, 2026
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- 20 Nov 2025simon b.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarBallarat
- 24 Nov 2025jessica s.Booked: Compact AutomaticAdelaide Airport
- 16 Nov 2025keith d.Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similarBrisbane Airport
- 25 Nov 2025annemarie a.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarMelbourne Airport
- 11 Dec 2025richard w.Booked: MG 3 or similarCairns Domestic Airport
- 20 Nov 2025toni b.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarHobart City
- 24 Nov 2025lisa m.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarHervey Bay Airport
- 31 Oct 2025sarantis m.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarCairns
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Ballarat
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Ballarat. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Ballarat City
Ford vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda Cx5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Ballarat
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota vehicles for hire in Ballarat
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Rav 4
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Showing 10 of 17 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Ballarat
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray
5
4
ProvidersHertz
36 Cubic Metre Van with Full Tail Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
49 Cubic Meter Van
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Dual Cab Tray UTE 2WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Showing 10 of 12 vehicles
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 February, 2026
Ballarat daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$78
$82
25 Feb
$77
$85
26 Feb
$77
$85
27 Feb
$71
$85
28 Feb
$78
$88
01 Mar
$66
$88
02 Mar
$72
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$90
$93
25 Feb
$90
$93
26 Feb
$90
$93
27 Feb
$90
$93
28 Feb
$90
$93
01 Mar
$90
$93
02 Mar
$89
$93
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$100
$122
25 Feb
$90
$122
26 Feb
$83
$122
27 Feb
$86
$122
28 Feb
$88
$122
01 Mar
$88
$122
02 Mar
$86
$122
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$106
$106
25 Feb
$77
$106
26 Feb
$77
$106
27 Feb
$77
$106
28 Feb
$77
$106
01 Mar
$74
$106
02 Mar
$77
$106
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$109
$116
25 Feb
$108
$138
26 Feb
$95
$138
27 Feb
$82
$138
28 Feb
$95
$138
01 Mar
$82
$138
02 Mar
$95
$138
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$124
$132
25 Feb
$109
$141
26 Feb
$109
$141
27 Feb
$109
$147
28 Feb
$120
$147
01 Mar
$106
$141
02 Mar
$108
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$135
$142
25 Feb
$123
$142
26 Feb
$123
$142
27 Feb
$135
$162
28 Feb
$135
$162
01 Mar
$117
$142
02 Mar
$123
$142
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
$130
$138
25 Feb
$130
$138
26 Feb
$130
$138
27 Feb
$130
$138
28 Feb
$130
$138
01 Mar
$130
$138
02 Mar
$130
$138
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Feb
$138
$152
26 Feb
$138
$152
27 Feb
$138
$152
28 Feb
$138
$152
01 Mar
$125
$152
02 Mar
$138
$152
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Feb
$78
$121
26 Feb
$78
$121
27 Feb
$85
$131
28 Feb
$85
$131
01 Mar
$71
$121
02 Mar
$78
$121
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Feb
$119
$131
26 Feb
$119
$131
27 Feb
$129
$142
28 Feb
$129
$142
01 Mar
$108
$131
02 Mar
$119
$131
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
24 Feb
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Feb
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Feb
$91
$91
27 Feb
$86
$91
28 Feb
$91
$91
01 Mar
$86
$91
02 Mar
$91
$91
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 February, 2026
Melbourne Airport car hire
Are you flying into Melbourne?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Local expert tips for hiring a car in Ballarat
Watch your speed
Drivers are advised to stay within the speed limit and must choose an appropriate speed for the driving conditions. Be aware of high-risk locations along Ballarat Road, such as McIntyre Road and Glencairn Avenue, which has a speed limit of 70 km/h.
Peak hour traffic
Ballarat’s busiest months are typically February, June, and December. If you’re planning your visit for one of those months, be aware the traffic will be denser than normal.
Parking
Pay attention to the parking signs for any time limits or restrictions within Ballarat’s CBD to avoid fines. Your first hour of street parking in Ballarat is usually free, but parking from 9 am to 5 pm can cost up to AU$22.50.
Flexible one-way car rentals
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Ballarat and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.
Don’t forget your licence
You may use your overseas driver's licence and must carry it with you at all times if you wish to drive in Victoria. If your licence isn’t in English, you'll need to provide an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Save on fuel cost
Make sure to compare fuel prices. According to The Royal Automobile Club of Victoria (RACV), Ballarat is one of the cheapest places to buy petrol.
Car rental depots in Ballarat
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Ballarat
View details3.2 (1)Mon–Fri 07:00–16:45, Sat 08:00–12:45, Sun 09:00–12:451001 Howitt Street, Victoria
Budget Ballarat
View details4.2 (3)Mon–Fri 07:00–16:45, Sat 08:00–12:45, Sun 09:00–12:451003 Howitt St (Country), Victoria
Europcar Ballarat
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed1007 Howitt Street, Victoria
Hertz Ballarat Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0017 Albert St, Victoria
Sixt Ballarat
View details4.9 (2)Mon–Thu 08:00–17:30, Fri 08:00–18:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 08:30–12:001001 Norman Street, Victoria
Thrifty Ballarat
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0017 Albert St, Victoria
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Ballarat, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Ballarat?
Prices start at AUD $66 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $142 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Ballarat.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Ballarat?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between AUD $116 and AUD $152 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Ballarat.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Ballarat?
The highest-rated rental car in Ballarat is Suzuki Swift or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Ballarat?
Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider in Ballarat, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Ballarat?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Ballarat may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Can I pick up a car hire in Ballarat and drop it off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Ballarat and drop it off at another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.
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