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7 & 8 seater car hire in Melbourne
Need room for the whole family, or a group? Rent a 7 or 8 seater by the week from Dandenong South: the Kia Carnival seats eight, and the Toyota Kluger Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander seat seven. 11 are listed, from $260 to $560 a week, with the seat count, rent and bond on every listing.
7 and 8 seat vehicle rental: vehicles available
Available2026 Kia Carnival
$430per weekBond $800
Available2026 Kia Carnival
$430per weekBond $700
Available2026 Kia Carnival
$475per weekBond $700
Available2026 Kia Carnival GT-Line
$560per weekBond $800
Available2016 Mitsubishi Outlander
$260per weekBond $500
Available2026 Toyota Kluger Grande Hybrid
$430per weekBond $700
Available2026 Toyota Kluger Hybrid
$430per weekBond $700
Available2026 Toyota Kluger Hybrid
$430per weekBond $700
Available2026 Toyota Kluger Hybrid
$430per weekBond $700
Available2026 Toyota Kluger Hybrid
$430per weekBond $700
Available2026 Kia Carnival GT-Line
$550per weekBond $700Which models can you rent?
7 seats or 8: what actually changes
An 8 seater like the Kia Carnival is a people mover: three rows, a full-width middle row, sliding doors that make it easy to load kids and car seats in tight car parks, and the most luggage room with every seat in use. A 7 seat SUV like the Toyota Kluger Hybrid or Mitsubishi Outlander sits higher and drives more like a large car, but the third row suits children or short trips best, and the boot is small with all seven seats up.
Child seats and boot space
Bring your own child restraints; Victorian law sets the type of restraint by the child's age (see VicRoads child restraints). If you need every seat and luggage too, the Carnival is the practical choice. For school runs plus the occasional extra passengers, a seven-seat SUV is usually enough.
In the weekly rent: insurance (cover and excess in your booking documents), unlimited kilometres, roadside assistance, and servicing and wear-and-tear repairs. You pay fuel, tolls, parking, fines and damage up to the excess. What the weekly rent covers
How do I rent a car from you?
Choose
Pick a vehicle. Its weekly rent and bond are on the listing.
Request
Six quick questions: name, mobile, licence, how long, what for, when. No payment.
Confirm
We call or WhatsApp you, Monday to Friday, to confirm the date, time and price.
Drive
Collect from Dandenong South / Dandenong with your physical licence and sign the agreement.
7 and 8 seat vehicle rental: your questions
Anything else, ask us on WhatsApp or call 0432 639 096.
What's the difference between a 7 and an 8 seater?
Mostly the layout. The Carnival has a full-width middle row and sliding doors; the 7 seat SUVs trade a seat for a higher driving position and a smaller third row.
Can I hire a 7 seater for a weekend?
We rent by the week with a one-month minimum. For shorter hires choose 1 or 2 weeks on the request form and we'll quote you, as shorter hires are priced differently.
What licence is accepted?
A standard car licence covers 7 and 8 seaters: in Victoria a car licence lets you drive vehicles seating up to 12 adults including the driver. We accept full Australian licences, red or green P-plates (for vehicles probationary drivers are allowed to drive), or an overseas licence with a translation or IDP if it isn't in English.
Is pricing shown up front?
Yes. Weekly rent and bond are on every listing: $260 to $560 a week for these, with bonds of $500 to $800.
Read before you rent
Day Trips From Melbourne by Car, Starting in the South-East
From Dandenong South the best day trips by car are to the south and east: the Dandenong Ranges in about 30 minutes, the Mornington Peninsula in under an hour, Phillip Island in about 90 minutes and Wilsons Prom in under three hours.
Choosing a 7 or 8 Seater to Rent: What to Check
For eight seats, our option is the Kia Carnival, from about $430 a week. For seven, there are SUVs such as the Toyota Kluger Hybrid and Mitsubishi Outlander. All are rented weekly with a one-month minimum.
Uber Car Requirements in Melbourne: What Qualifies
For UberX in Victoria the car must be 15 years old or less by year of manufacture, have 4 doors, seat 4 to 7 passengers plus the driver, be ANCAP 5-star or exempt, and be registered in Victoria as a commercial passenger vehicle.
Room for everyone, rented by the week.
Pick a vehicle and send a free request, or message us what you need and your weekly budget. We confirm by phone or WhatsApp, Monday to Friday.