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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
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $44/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $44/day
Special
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $49/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $50/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 01, 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 01 September, 2026
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- 26 Jul 2026chris s.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 07 Jul 2026mikyoe d.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 20 May 2026mark c.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarPerth Airport
- 10 Jul 2026maria b.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSydney Airport
- 18 Aug 2026jono r.Booked: Compact AutomaticHobart Airport
- 27 Jul 2026brian w.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarSydney Mascot
- 13 Aug 2026shanta r.Booked: Mystery Car or similarAvalon Airport
- 26 Aug 2026jocelyn p.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarSydney Airport
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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 01 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
01 Sep
$45
$239
02 Sep
$61
$95
03 Sep
$57
$95
04 Sep
$46
$95
05 Sep
$60
$143
06 Sep
$50
$181
07 Sep
$56
$211
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$46
$310
02 Sep
$61
$156
03 Sep
$59
$195
04 Sep
$46
$156
05 Sep
$61
$158
06 Sep
$58
$200
07 Sep
$62
$125
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$48
$348
02 Sep
$63
$191
03 Sep
$63
$208
04 Sep
$48
$165
05 Sep
$71
$169
06 Sep
$63
$220
07 Sep
$65
$259
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$113
$283
02 Sep
$175
$175
03 Sep
$106
$106
04 Sep
$105
$111
05 Sep
$125
$125
06 Sep
$129
$133
07 Sep
$177
$177
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$44
$216
02 Sep
$60
$93
03 Sep
$57
$93
04 Sep
$44
$93
05 Sep
$56
$93
06 Sep
$49
$93
07 Sep
$55
$93
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$49
$213
02 Sep
$64
$71
03 Sep
$61
$71
04 Sep
$49
$68
05 Sep
$60
$68
06 Sep
$54
$68
07 Sep
$59
$68
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$50
$235
02 Sep
$66
$84
03 Sep
$63
$78
04 Sep
$50
$78
05 Sep
$71
$111
06 Sep
$56
$75
07 Sep
$61
$98
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$97
$221
02 Sep
$221
$221
03 Sep
$221
$221
04 Sep
$106
$221
05 Sep
$221
$221
06 Sep
$221
$221
07 Sep
$221
$221
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 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
06 Sep
$221
$223
07 Sep
$179
$179
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$410
$410
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 Sep
$410
$410
06 Sep
$410
$410
07 Sep
$410
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$371
$410
02 Sep
$410
$410
03 Sep
$410
$410
04 Sep
$371
$410
05 Sep
$410
$410
06 Sep
$410
$410
07 Sep
$410
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$111
$277
02 Sep
$171
$171
03 Sep
$104
$104
04 Sep
$103
$108
05 Sep
$123
$123
06 Sep
$127
$131
07 Sep
$174
$174
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$83
$98
02 Sep
$93
$93
03 Sep
$93
$93
04 Sep
$83
$93
05 Sep
$93
$93
06 Sep
$89
$93
07 Sep
$93
$93
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 01 September, 2026
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Car rental depots in Melbourne Southbank
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Budget Payne Leasing
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat–Sun ClosedLvl 1/198-200 Normanby Road, Victoria
Europcar Melbourne South
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM50-54 Clarendon Street, Victoria
Hertz South Melbourne Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM124 Thistlethwaite St, Victoria
Sixt South Melbourne
View details4.6 (6)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Sun 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM101-109 Thistlethwaite Street, Victoria
Thrifty South Melbourne
View details4.8 (5)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM124 Thistlethwaite St, Victoria
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 4 September to 11 September 2026, prices range from AUD $44 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $142 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 4 September to 11 September 2026 is a Mg 3 Core or similar from Europcar costing AUD $44 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 18,900 rental car bookings in Melbourne - Southbank over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 17 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 8 September to 15 September 2026 ranges from AUD $95 to AUD $155 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 $53 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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