On average, car rentals in Mornington cost around AUD $69.14 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $40.00 per day.
Travel in the off-season if you can. Car rental rates can jump 30-50% higher in summer (Dec-Feb), while visiting in winter is way cheaper.
Time your rental right. Picking up a car midweek is often cheaper than on a weekend, and booking for 5 or more days can unlock a weekly discount.
If a summer trip is a must, book at least two months ahead. Mornington has a small fleet that sells out fast, and booking early can save you up to 25%.
Choose a smaller car. A standard sedan is all you need for Peninsula roads and is much cheaper than a bigger SUV or a fancy convertible.
Get a car to drive to:
Peninsula Beaches – Mt Martha, Safety Beach
Peninsula Hot Springs – Fingal
Red Hill Wine Region – Main Ridge, Merricks
Point Nepean National Park – fortifications, lookouts
Arthurs Seat Eagle – summit lookout
Cape Schanck Lighthouse – boardwalk, cliffs