Halloween Costumes Melbourne — Hire or Buy
Halloween 2026 falls on a Saturday — Melbourne’s biggest costume moment of the year. Whether you’re planning a group theme, dressing the kids, or hunting for the perfect couples costume, Costume Wonderland has Melbourne’s largest hire and buy range under one roof.
With over 1,000 costumes available to hire for 3 days, and a full retail range available to ship nationally, we’ve been Melbourne’s go-to Halloween destination since the 1970s.
Hire vs. Buy — Which Is Right for You?
| Hire | Buy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | From $95 for 3 days | From $59 |
| Quality | Premium, full theatrical costume | Varies by price |
| Best for | One-off events, elaborate themes | Kids who’ll wear it again, repeat events |
| Return | Drop back within 3 days | Keep it |
| Availability | 1,000+ hire costumes in-store | Large online catalogue |
Halloween Costume Ideas by Theme
Couples Costumes
- Morticia & Gomez Addams
- Bonnie & Clyde
- Frankenstein & Bride of Frankenstein
- Beetlejuice & Lydia
- Classic vampire duo
Kids Costumes
- Witches, pumpkins, and classic ghosts
- Superheroes with a Halloween twist
- Beetlejuice, Wednesday Addams
- Skeleton and Day of the Dead
- Disney villain characters
Group Costumes
- The Addams Family
- Horror movie slashers (Scream, Halloween, Friday the 13th)
- Grease cast
- Clueless squad
- Decade themes (70s, 80s, 90s)
How Halloween Costume Hire Works
- Browse — search our online hire catalogue or visit in-store at 911 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh
- Book early — Halloween is our busiest period; popular costumes sell out weeks in advance
- Pick up — collect from the Bentleigh store in the days before your event
- Return — drop back within 3 days of hire
Store hours vary — check the website before visiting. We are closed Tuesdays and Sundays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I hire a Halloween costume in Melbourne?
Costume Wonderland in Bentleigh (911 Nepean Hwy) has Melbourne’s largest Halloween costume hire range — over 1,000 costumes available for 3-day hire. Browse in-store or call (03) 9557 0333 to check availability.
How much does it cost to hire a Halloween costume?
Halloween costume hire at Costume Wonderland starts from $55 for a 3-day hire period. Prices vary by costume style and complexity, up to $165 for premium or full theatrical costumes.
When should I book my Halloween costume hire?
Book as early as possible — ideally 3–4 weeks before Halloween. October is the busiest hire period of the year and popular costumes sell out well in advance, particularly couples and group costume sets.
What are the best Halloween costumes for couples in Melbourne?
Popular couples hire costumes include Morticia and Gomez Addams, Frankenstein and the Bride, classic vampire duos, and Beetlejuice with Lydia. Costume Wonderland stocks matching or complementary costume sets for couples and groups.
Does Costume Wonderland ship Halloween costumes Australia-wide?
Yes — our retail (buy) Halloween costume range is available to order online and ships Australia-wide. The hire range is in-store only at our Bentleigh location.