Weekly Car Hire vs Daily Rental in Melbourne
Renting by the day adds up fast. Here's how weekly hire saves you hundreds, with more included.
The Maths: Daily vs Weekly
Typical daily rental in Melbourne runs $40-50/day before extras. Our weekly rate is $215-275/week all-in. Here's how that stacks up.
3 days (daily rate)
- Daily rental @ $45/day
- $135
- Savvy weekly rate
- $165-210
Under a week, a daily-hire brand may beat us. We're built for weekly and longer.
5 days (weekly rate)
- Daily rental @ $45/day
- $225
- Savvy weekly rate
- $215-275
Under a week, a daily-hire brand may beat us. We're built for weekly and longer.
7 days (weekly rate)
- Daily rental @ $45/day
- $315
- Savvy weekly rate
- $215-275
- You save
- $40+
14 days (weekly rate)
- Daily rental @ $45/day
- $630
- Savvy weekly rate
- $430-550
- You save
- $80+
30 days (long-term rate)
- Daily rental @ $45/day
- $1,350
- Savvy weekly rate
- $875-1,100
- You save
- $250+
| Duration | Daily Rental @ $45/day | Savvy Weekly Rate | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days (daily rate) | $135 | $165-210 | Under a week, a daily-hire brand may beat us. We're built for weekly and longer. |
| 5 days (weekly rate) | $225 | $215-275 | Under a week, a daily-hire brand may beat us. We're built for weekly and longer. |
| 7 days (weekly rate) | $315 | $215-275 | $40+ |
| 14 days (weekly rate) | $630 | $430-550 | $80+ |
| 30 days (long-term rate) | $1,350 | $875-1,100 | $250+ |
Daily rental prices are typical Melbourne rates before insurance add-ons. Savvy weekly rates include insurance and roadside.
Savvy Weekly Hire Includes
Daily Rental, Watch Out For
The Break-Even Point
If you need a car for more than 3 days, weekly hire is almost always cheaper. At $45/day, three days costs $135, but a full week with us starts at $215, and that includes insurance and roadside. By day 4, daily rental is burning money. Any hire of 4 days or more bills a full week, so $215 covers five days or seven.
For longer stays, 2 weeks, a month, a few months, the savings are even more dramatic. A month of daily rental at $45/day is $1,350 before extras. With Savvy, the same month costs $875-1,100, fully covered.
Weekly Hire Makes Sense If You're...
A backpacker exploring Victoria
Road trips, work commutes, weekend getaways, weekly rates keep costs down so you can spend on experiences.
Between cars
Sold your car or waiting on a new one? Weekly hire bridges the gap without the daily rental premium.
On a temporary work contract
Need a car for 3-6 months? Weekly billing means you only pay for what you need.
An international student
Affordable weekly rates, no young driver surcharge, and we accept international licences.
Stop paying daily rates
Browse our fleet, see the weekly price upfront and book in minutes. Insurance and roadside are already in that price.