The easiest way to book a car rental in Melbourne Southbank
Great value rental cars from Melbourne Southbank’s most trusted car hire providers
Car rental rates in Melbourne Southbank, Victoria
Southbank lines the Yarra River across from Melbourne’s CBD, and is best known as being the home to the city’s famous Crown Casino.
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Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $40/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $41/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $42/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $42/day
Standard SUV
Mazda Cx5 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $44/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $44/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Standard Car
Kia K4 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 11 Sep - 18 Sep 2026
from AUD $47/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 08, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 08 September, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 26 Jul 2026chris s.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 07 Jul 2026mikyoe d.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 06 Aug 2026robert g.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarBrisbane Airport
- 14 Jul 2026stanley michael r.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarSouthport
- 07 Jul 2026karene c.Booked: Hyundai Staria or similarAdelaide Airport
- 12 May 2026christopher c.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarMackay Airport
- 30 Jun 2026brenden m.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarSunshine Coast Airport
- 10 Jul 2026john s.Booked: Compact SUVSunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore)
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Melbourne Southbank
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Melbourne - Southbank. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Melbourne Southbank
Popular rental car models in Melbourne Southbank last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
24%
$72$88
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Europcar
2
18%
$58$313
Mazda CX-5Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 3 small
Rent withEuropcar, Thrifty
3
18%
$46$175
Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
4
12%
$103$108
Ford Ranger WildtrakStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Rent withEuropcar
5
6%
$156$156
Honda CR-VStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Rent withEuropcar
Audi vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
AUDI SQ5 INC. GPS
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
BMW vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
BMW X3
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Europcar, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
3
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
MG vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Polestar vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Subaru vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Other vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southbank
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 08 September, 2026
Melbourne Southbank daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$41
$230
09 Sep
$49
$76
10 Sep
$49
$76
11 Sep
$41
$76
12 Sep
$52
$95
13 Sep
$49
$134
14 Sep
$51
$200
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$43
$310
09 Sep
$55
$148
10 Sep
$53
$125
11 Sep
$42
$125
12 Sep
$53
$233
13 Sep
$53
$148
14 Sep
$56
$221
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$46
$365
09 Sep
$59
$266
10 Sep
$57
$224
11 Sep
$44
$251
12 Sep
$57
$258
13 Sep
$57
$150
14 Sep
$59
$234
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$111
$283
09 Sep
$228
$228
10 Sep
$142
$150
11 Sep
$104
$133
12 Sep
$138
$138
13 Sep
$125
$129
14 Sep
$184
$184
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$40
$207
09 Sep
$49
$69
10 Sep
$49
$69
11 Sep
$40
$69
12 Sep
$49
$93
13 Sep
$48
$93
14 Sep
$50
$69
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$45
$205
09 Sep
$53
$68
10 Sep
$53
$68
11 Sep
$45
$68
12 Sep
$53
$68
13 Sep
$52
$68
14 Sep
$55
$68
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$46
$232
09 Sep
$54
$119
10 Sep
$54
$100
11 Sep
$46
$75
12 Sep
$71
$102
13 Sep
$53
$75
14 Sep
$56
$117
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$97
$221
09 Sep
$221
$221
10 Sep
$221
$221
11 Sep
$116
$221
12 Sep
$221
$221
13 Sep
$221
$221
14 Sep
$221
$221
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$90
$282
09 Sep
$198
$198
10 Sep
$189
$189
11 Sep
$105
$201
12 Sep
$198
$198
13 Sep
$189
$201
14 Sep
$202
$202
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
09 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
10 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
11 Sep
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
12 Sep
$410
$410
13 Sep
$410
$410
14 Sep
$410
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$371
$410
09 Sep
$410
$410
10 Sep
$410
$410
11 Sep
$371
$410
12 Sep
$410
$410
13 Sep
$410
$410
14 Sep
$410
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$109
$277
09 Sep
$224
$224
10 Sep
$139
$139
11 Sep
$102
$130
12 Sep
$136
$136
13 Sep
$123
$127
14 Sep
$181
$181
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
08 Sep
$63
$73
09 Sep
$70
$70
10 Sep
$70
$70
11 Sep
$63
$70
12 Sep
$93
$93
13 Sep
$89
$93
14 Sep
$70
$70
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 08 September, 2026
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Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Regional airports near Melbourne Southbank
Car rental depots in Melbourne Southbank
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Budget Payne Leasing
N/ALvl 1/198-200 Normanby Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, closed w/e
Europcar Melbourne South
N/A50-54 Clarendon Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–13:00
Hertz South Melbourne Downtown
N/A124 Thistlethwaite St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Sixt South Melbourne
4.6 (6)101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:45, Sat 08:00–11:45, Sun 08:00–10:45
Thrifty South Melbourne
4.8 (5)124 Thistlethwaite St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Melbourne Southbank
How much does it cost to hire a car in Melbourne - Southbank?
For a rental period from 11 September to 18 September 2026, prices range from AUD $40 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $107 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Melbourne - Southbank.
What is the cheapest car rental in Melbourne - Southbank?
The cheapest car rental in Melbourne - Southbank for the rental period from 11 September to 18 September 2026 is a Mg 3 Core or similar from Europcar costing AUD $40 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Melbourne - Southbank?
Based on our data from over 19,000 rental car bookings in Melbourne - Southbank over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 16 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Melbourne - Southbank?
The price of a minivan hired in Melbourne - Southbank from 11 September to 18 September 2026 ranges from AUD $88 to AUD $164 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Melbourne - Southbank.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Melbourne - Southbank?
The highest-rated rental car in Melbourne - Southbank is Kia Sportage or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Melbourne - Southbank?
Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider in Melbourne - Southbank, scoring an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Melbourne - Southbank?
Europcar is the cheapest car rental company in Melbourne - Southbank, with rates from AUD $48 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Melbourne Southbank?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Melbourne Southbank may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Can I pick up a car hire in Melbourne Southbank and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Melbourne Southbank and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.
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