Ute Hire in Melbourne
Looking to hire a ute in Melbourne? At Car Next Door, we have hundreds of utes belonging to real people. Whatever you need a ute for - Car Next Door has something for you. Car Next Door utes can be up to 50% cheaper than a traditional ute rental company. In fact, the average price per hour for a rental ute in Melbourne is just $11.16 (plus fuel) with Car Next Door. It’s free to become a member, and because the keys are at the car, you can skip the rental counter!
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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’.
