Car Hire Ballarat

• Dodge the airport surcharges. Picking up your car in Ballarat city instead of Melbourne Airport can save you a decent bit of cash. It's often worth the extra step to get to a city depot.
• Check the weekly rate. If you need a car for 5 or 6 days, get a quote for a full 7 days. Car rental pricing can be weird, and you might find it’s actually cheaper.
• Fill up in the city. Before you head to the country, fuel up your car in Ballarat. Petrol is usually cheaper there than in the smaller surrounding towns.
• Travel during the off-season. You'll generally find the lowest prices from May to September. If you're visiting during peak school holidays, booking in advance is the smart move.

Get a car to drive to:

• Sovereign Hill - 5 km from CBD
• Daylesford - 45 km
• Grampians (Halls Gap) - 140 km
• Pyrenees Wine Region - Avoca, Moonambel
• Great Ocean Road - 200 km, Warrnambool or Port Campbell
• Lake Burrumbeet - 20 minutes