Car Hire That Works for Fawkner's Shift-Work & Family Lifestyle
Fawkner is an established inner-north suburb in the City of Merri-bek — bordered by the Upfield train line, Sydney Road, and the Campbellfield–Somerton industrial belt. It's one of Melbourne's most culturally diverse settlement suburbs, with large Lebanese, Turkish, Italian, Iraqi and South Asian communities.
The Upfield line and Sydney Road trams cover CBD commutes well, but shift work to nearby industrial estates, school logistics, weekend family visits and settling-in arrangements all depend heavily on a flexible vehicle.
Campbellfield & Somerton industrial workers
Fawkner sits next door to Campbellfield and Somerton — major industrial and logistics employment hubs. Rotating shifts at distribution centres and manufacturing sites make a reliable weekly vehicle essential.
Multicultural family households
Fawkner is one of Melbourne's most culturally diverse inner-north suburbs, with strong Lebanese, Turkish, Italian, Iraqi and South Asian communities. Larger family households often need a flexible second car for school runs and extended-family visits.
Temporary vehicle replacement
Car in for a service at a Merri-bek mechanic? Our Tarneit depot is approximately 33 minutes via the M80, open 7 days with same-day availability.
New arrivals settling into the inner north
Fawkner has long been a settlement suburb for new migrants. A no-lock-in weekly rental provides essential mobility while you find work, sort licensing and arrange longer-term transport.
Rideshare drivers along the M80 & Sydney Road
Fawkner Station (Upfield line), Sydney Road tram corridor, and direct M80 access to Melbourne Airport make it a strong inner-north base for Uber, DiDi and Uber Eats drivers.
Personal Car Hire Serving Fawkner
You don't need to be a rideshare driver to rent with Baraka. The majority of our Fawkner customers hire for personal use — shift-work commutes, family transport, settling-in periods and short-term replacements.
Car Hire Pricing Serving Fawkner
All-inclusive pricing — no hidden fees for insurance, servicing, or roadside assistance.
| Vehicle | Type | Best for | Weekly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Corolla Hybrid | Hybrid Sedan | Commuters, delivery, personal use | $240/week |
| Toyota Camry Hybrid | Hybrid Sedan | Families, personal hire & rideshare | $250/week |
| Toyota RAV4 Hybrid | Hybrid SUV | Families, UberXL, airport trips | $300/week |
| Toyota Kluger Hybrid | 7-Seat Hybrid SUV | Large families, premium UberXL | $380/week |
* $500 security deposit required. You only pay for fuel on top of your weekly rate.
How to Get to Our Depot from Fawkner
Baraka Car Rentals operates from 16 Ishtar Street, Tarneit VIC 3029. There is no rental depot physically located in Fawkner — our Tarneit base is approximately 33 minutes via the Western Ring Road (M80), with Sydney Road and Camp Road as the most direct connectors.
Open 7 days a week from 8:00am to 10:00pm. Street parking available on arrival.
Also serving nearby suburbs
Visit Us & See What Drivers Say
Pick up from 16 Ishtar Street, Tarneit — just 29 minutes from Fawkner
Find Us – Collect From Tarneit
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Was searching online for a reliable Uber car and came across this place. I'm based in Sunshine and went with a 2022 Camry Hybrid. Got everything sorted without any delays and the car has been great so far. Drives really well and helps keep fuel costs low which is important for Uber work. Overall a really smooth experience and good service
Arrived in Melbourne and needed a car straight away for Uber rideshare while based in Williams Landing. Picked up a Toyota Camry Hybrid from Tarneit and everything was sorted quickly and smoothly. The car is comfortable, fuel efficient, and ideal for rideshare work. Really happy with the quick service and overall support. Highly recommended
After an accident, I needed a car quickly for personal use while based in Hoppers Crossing. Got a 2019 Toyota Corolla Hybrid hatchback from Tarneit and everything was arranged fast with no hassle. The car is reliable, very fuel efficient, and perfect for daily driving around Melbourne. Really appreciate the quick help and support during a stressful time. Highly recommended
After comparing a few options for Uber and rideshare car rental in Melbourne, Baraka Car Rental stood out while I was based in Deer Park. The weekly rideshare rental with unlimited kilometres and no lock-in contract made it easy to work across multiple Melbourne suburbs. The car was fuel-efficient, comfortable, and well looked after, which really helps during long driving days. The whole process was smooth and professional. Definitely a reliable choice for rideshare drivers.
Serving Fawkner from Tarneit
Operating from our Tarneit base, Baraka Car Rentals delivers hybrid car rental services to drivers and residents across Melbourne — including Fawkner and Melbourne's northern suburbs.
Customers from Fawkner regularly travel to our Tarneit location via Western Ring Road (M80) (~33 min), where they choose our hybrid vehicles for Uber, DiDi, rideshare work, and flexible weekly rental.
Drivers from Fawkner continue to choose Baraka for our reliable hybrid vehicles, transparent pricing, and flexible weekly rental terms.
Many drivers from Fawkner prefer picking up their vehicle from Tarneit due to easy freeway access and flexible rental options.
Nearby Areas We Serve
In addition to Fawkner, Baraka Car Rentals also serves nearby Melbourne suburbs. All vehicles are collected from our Tarneit location.




