Car Rental Melbourne CBD — Hire from $240/Week
Melbourne's most affordable all-inclusive weekly car hire — no daily insurance add-ons, no hidden fees. Serving CBD residents, tourists, students and rideshare drivers. Same-day pickup from our Tarneit depot, approximately 30 minutes via the West Gate Freeway.
- Hybrid vehicles — 4.2–6.0L/100km fuel efficiency
- Flexible terms — no lock-in contracts
- Same-day pickup available — often within a few hours
Who Hires a Car From Melbourne CBD?
Melbourne CBD has 54,941 residents and hundreds of thousands of daily workers and visitors. Most choose to be car-free most of the time — the tram network, Metro trains and bikes cover the city well. But car-free doesn't mean car-never.
Airport runs, regional weekends, IKEA visits, moving furniture, picking up family, rideshare driving — all of these benefit from a flexible weekly hire that doesn't lock you in. Our all-inclusive $240/week rate covers everything except fuel, and same-day pickup means you can be on the road within hours.
International tourists exploring Victoria
Staying in the CBD and wanting to drive the Great Ocean Road, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley or Phillip Island. All-inclusive $240/week — far simpler and more transparent than per-day rentals.
Students at Melbourne, RMIT and Monash CBD
Melbourne's CBD universities attract tens of thousands of students. Placements, internships and regional trips often need a car — weekly hire with no long-term commitment is the practical fit.
CBD residents — car-free households
Many CBD residents are deliberately car-free day-to-day but need a vehicle occasionally — airport runs, furniture pickups, regional weekends or visiting family further out. Weekly hire covers exactly these moments.
Corporate relocations and short-term assignments
Professionals on short-term CBD assignments or corporate relocations need a car for the first few weeks. Our 2-week return notice suits open-ended relocation timelines perfectly.
Rideshare drivers — Melbourne CBD demand
Melbourne CBD generates the highest rideshare fare density in Victoria — event venues, hospitality precincts and corporate towers create constant demand. Our pre-approved fleet lets drivers start immediately.
Cars Available for Hire Serving Melbourne CBD
All Toyota hybrids — delivering 4.2–6.0L/100km. Perfect for Melbourne road trips, airport runs, rideshare driving or keeping costs low while you need a car.
Toyota Camry Hybrid
$250/week- Most popular with CBD customers
- 524L boot — airport runs and weekend trips
- Comfortable on West Gate and Princes Fwy
- All major rideshare platforms approved
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
$240/week- From 4.2L/100km — lowest running cost
- Easy to park in CBD garages
- Ideal for solo road trips and airport runs
- Uber Eats, DiDi and delivery approved
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$300/week- 580L boot — group road trips and luggage
- UberXL eligible — higher per-trip fares
- Great for Great Ocean Road and Grampians
- Higher ride height for confident long drives
Toyota Kluger Hybrid
$380/week- 7-seat capacity — visiting family pickups
- Premium UberXL rates from CBD pickups
- Most spacious for multiple suitcases
- Comfortable for longer Victoria touring
Personal Car Hire Serving Melbourne CBD
You don't need a rideshare account to rent with Baraka. Most CBD customers hire for personal use — road trips, airport runs, moving, visiting family and rideshare driving.
Rideshare Car Rental Serving Melbourne CBD
Melbourne CBD generates the highest rideshare fare density in Victoria — event venues, hospitality precincts, corporate towers and 24/7 entertainment create constant demand. Every vehicle in our fleet is pre-approved for Uber and DiDi.
Rideshare insurance included
Comprehensive cover for rideshare and delivery built into every weekly rate. $1,000 excess if at fault; $0 if not at fault.
No lock-in contracts
Week-to-week terms. 2 weeks notice to return. No exit fees or cancellation penalties.
Pre-approved fleet
Every vehicle meets Victorian rideshare requirements. Accept trips from the day you collect from Tarneit.
How to Rent a Car Serving Melbourne CBD
Most CBD customers are approved and on the road within hours of calling us.
Call or WhatsApp
Call 0461 555 511 or WhatsApp us. Tell us your use case — road trip, airport run, moving or rideshare. Ask about same-day availability.
Approval
Send your Australian full driver's licence, government photo ID and rideshare details if applicable. Same-day approval in most cases.
Drive to Tarneit
From Melbourne CBD, take the West Gate Freeway (M1) westbound — our depot at 16 Ishtar Street, Tarneit is approximately 30 minutes. Pay the $500 bond and collect.
Start Driving
Insurance, servicing and roadside assistance are active immediately. Rideshare drivers can start accepting trips straight away.
Requirements to rent
Australian full licence · Government photo ID · $500 security deposit · Active rideshare account (rideshare only)
Frequently Asked Questions — Car Rental Serving Melbourne CBD
Where can I rent a car serving Melbourne CBD?
Baraka Car Rentals operates from 16 Ishtar Street, Tarneit VIC 3029, serving Melbourne CBD. From the CBD, take the West Gate Freeway (M1) westbound — our Tarneit depot is approximately 30 minutes. Open 7 days from 8:00am to 10:00pm. Call 0461 555 511 to confirm availability.
How much does weekly car rental cost serving Melbourne CBD?
Weekly hybrid car rental starts from $240/week for the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, $250/week for the Camry Hybrid, $300/week for the RAV4 Hybrid, and $380/week for the 7-seat Kluger Hybrid. Every rate includes comprehensive insurance, scheduled servicing, 24/7 roadside assistance and unlimited kilometres — fuel is the only additional cost.
Can I drive the Great Ocean Road on a weekly hire?
Yes. The Camry Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid are the most popular for Great Ocean Road trips. Torquay (the start of the Great Ocean Road) is approximately 90 minutes from Melbourne CBD via the West Gate Freeway and Princes Freeway. Unlimited kilometres are included.
What is the bond and insurance excess?
The security deposit (bond) is $500 for all vehicles — held during your rental and returned at the end in good condition. If you are involved in an at-fault incident, a $1,000 insurance excess applies. If you are not at fault, no excess is charged. Comprehensive insurance is included.
What documents do I need to rent a car serving Melbourne CBD?
You need an Australian full driver's licence, a government-issued photo ID and a $500 security deposit. Rideshare customers must also provide active platform account details. Call 0461 555 511 or WhatsApp to start the process.
Serving Melbourne CBD from Tarneit
Baraka Car Rentals serves Melbourne from our central Tarneit location, providing affordable hybrid car hire to customers in Melbourne CBD and Melbourne and surrounding suburbs.
Customers from Melbourne CBD regularly travel to our Tarneit location via West Gate Freeway (M1) and CityLink (~30 min), where they choose our hybrid vehicles for Uber, DiDi, rideshare work, and flexible weekly rental.
Melbourne CBD customers return to Baraka week after week for the combination of hybrid fuel savings, comprehensive insurance, and no lock-in flexibility.
A growing number of Melbourne CBD residents choose Tarneit for our competitive weekly rates and well-maintained hybrid fleet.
Nearby Areas We Serve
In addition to Melbourne CBD, Baraka Car Rentals also serves nearby Melbourne suburbs. All vehicles are collected from our Tarneit location.