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Ute hire in Melbourne
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Ute Rental in Melbourne
Need to hire a ute in Melbourne? There are hundreds of real people’s utes of all types and sizes listed on Car Next Door. Whatever you need a ute for - Car Next Door has something for you. Borrowing a ute from your neighbour is easier than with traditional rental companies as you can skip the counter and all that tedious paperwork. Whether for a road trip or trip to the shops, find cars around you on the app and get prices by the hour or by day. It’s free to become a member, and because the keys are at the vehicle, you can skip the rental counter and get instant access to your ute.
Utes
Toyota Hilux 2007
From$10.0/hror$58.0/day+45c/km
- 88 trips
- 61
- 1
Holden Colorado 2017
From$60.0/hror$200.0/day+45c/km
- 35 trips
- 26
- 0
Great Wall V200 2012
From$15.0/hror$49.0/day+45c/km
- 139 trips
- 67
- 6
Toyota HiLux 2006
From$8.0/hror$40.0/day+33c/km
- 343 trips
- 154
- 16
Cheap utes
Toyota HiLux 2006
From$8.0/hror$40.0/day+33c/km
- 343 trips
- 154
- 16
Ford Falcon Ute 2005
From$9.0/hror$40.0/day+33c/km
- 3 trips
- 3
- 0
Holden Rodeo 2007
From$8.0/hror$30.0/day+33c/km
- 92 trips
- 60
- 2
Mitsubishi Trition 2010
From$8.25/hror$38.5/day+39c/km
- 66 trips
- 47
- 0
Utes with roof racks
Volkswagen Amarok 2016
From$12.0/hror$75.0/day+53c/km
- 209 trips
- 130
- 1
Ford Ranger 2013
From$13.0/hror$65.0/day+53c/km
- 619 trips
- 391
- 0
Mitsubishi Trition 2010
From$8.25/hror$38.5/day+39c/km
- 66 trips
- 47
- 0
Ford Falcon Ute 2007
From$9.0/hror$35.0/day+39c/km
- 7 trips
- 3
- 1
Dual cab utes
Holden Colorado 2017
From$60.0/hror$200.0/day+45c/km
- 35 trips
- 26
- 0
Holden Colorado 2019
From$20.0/hror$80.0/day+53c/km
- 7 trips
- 7
- 0
Volkswagen Amarok 2016
From$12.0/hror$75.0/day+53c/km
- 209 trips
- 130
- 1
Toyota Hilux 2007
From$9.79/hror$48.94/day+45c/km
- 8 trips
- 3
- 1
Frequently asked questions
International drivers are welcome to rent utes in Melbourne. You just need to hold a full unrestricted driver licence from your home country, with a formal English translation if it is in another language.
Our pricing works slightly differently from traditional car rental companies. When you borrow a car with Car Next Door, you pay for both the time you have the car and the distance you drive, as well as your damage cover and booking fee.
Car Next Door trips are covered through Mobility Mutual - a member-owned mutual risk protection fund that’s specifically designed for our car-sharing community. Each time you borrow a car with Car Next Door you will be able to select the excess option which best suits your needs.
With Car Next Door you can access hundreds of utes parked on streets and in car parks all over Melbourne. There’s probably one within a few minutes walk from your home!
No credit card? No problem. Once you’ve joined up as a free member to our community, you can hire a car without a credit card. We accept any Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card - just make sure it has the necessary funds available! Note that all members will be charged a $150 deposit on their first booking, which will be returned after the trip is completed.
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Renting a Ute in Melbourne - useful information
Hiring a ute in Melbourne
Transporting bulky furniture or picking up supplies for your latest DIY project can be a difficult if you only have a car. Hiring a ute for a few hours or a day is a cheap and easy way to get the job done quickly and easily.
You can hire a ute from a traditional rental company, or from a car-sharing service like Car Next Door. The benefit of Car Next Door is that if you only need a ute for a few hours, you’ll only pay for a few hours. Plus there’s no paperwork and no need to line up at the rental car depot. Just join Car Next Door for free and book a ute near you through the app.
How much does it cost to hire a ute in Melbourne?
The cheapest way to hire a ute in Melbourne is through a car-sharing service like Car Next Door. Using a rental agency can cost well over $100 by the time you include fuel and extra fees to reduce your excess. With Car Next Door, rates start at $8 an our or $35 a day, plus distance charges and you can reduce your excess to $500 for just $1.50 an hour or $18 a day.
Do I need a special licence to drive a ute in Melbourne?
You can drive a ute on a normal car licence. A car licence allows you to drive any car, ute or van that’s under 4.5 tonnes and has up to 12 seats.
What exactly is a ute?
A ‘ute’ (pronounced ‘yoot’) is a term used in Australia to refer to a vehicle with a tray behind the passenger compartment. It’s short for ‘utility’, and in the USA is called a ‘pick up truck’.
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