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Car rental rates in Melbourne Southern Cross Station, Victoria
Formerly known as Spencer Street Station, Southern Cross Station is a major train station situated in the heart of the Victorian capital of Melbourne. If you’re searching for convenient transportation and want a stress-free commute, consider hiring a car at Southern Cross Station.
VroomVroomVroom’s simple search function allows you to easily book a car hire at Southern Cross Station. Exploring the Greater Melbourne region? Learn more about local driving conditions via our car hire Melbourne guide.
Economy Car
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $53/day
Special
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $55/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $55/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $56/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $59/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 09 Feb - 12 Feb 2026
from AUD $68/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $70/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 09 Feb - 14 Feb 2026
from AUD $71/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 09 Feb - 12 Feb 2026
from AUD $75/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 06, 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 06 February, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 16 Jan 2026nik m h h.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarMelbourne City - Collins Street
- 02 Jan 2026james h.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarMelbourne City - Collins Street
- 12 Nov 2025michel s.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarMelbourne City - Collins Street
- 05 Nov 2025ezfahme m.Booked: Toyota Prado or similarSouthern Cross
- 10 Oct 2025jennifer n.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne City - Collins Street
- 07 Jan 2026robert w l.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similarBrisbane Airport
- 27 Oct 2025john b.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarHervey Bay Airport
- 05 Nov 2025alofa l.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarSydney Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Nine car rental depots at Melbourne Southern Cross Station. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Europcar, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Popular rental car models in Melbourne Southern Cross Station last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
21%
$158$81
Toyota Corolla AscentIntermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Dollar, East Coast, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty, Avis
2
12%
$38$75
Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, East Coast, Enterprise
3
9%
$64$290
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 4 small
Rent withAvis, Budget, Hertz, Thrifty
4
6%
$66$198
Mazda CX5Standard SUV
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Rent withDollar, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty
5
6%
$132$134
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Rent withAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Audi vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
BMW vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Bmw I4Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Enterprise
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt, East Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
LDV vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
LDV D90
7
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mazda vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise, Hertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda Cx5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
2
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
MG vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
MG 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEnterprise, East Coast
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg 4 ExciteElectric
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
MG HS
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Skoda vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Skoda Scala
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Subaru vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Tesla vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Tesla Model Y ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, East Coast, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hiace
2
2
ProvidersEnterprise
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise, Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Showing 10 of 21 vehicles
Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Volkswagen Polo
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Other vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mini Countryman
5
5
ProvidersSixt
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Enterprise, 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 06 February, 2026
Melbourne Southern Cross Station daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$53
$131
07 Feb
$53
$133
08 Feb
$53
$69
09 Feb
$53
$123
10 Feb
$53
$170
11 Feb
$53
$145
12 Feb
$53
$82
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$56
$133
07 Feb
$56
$136
08 Feb
$56
$74
09 Feb
$56
$158
10 Feb
$56
$174
11 Feb
$56
$185
12 Feb
$56
$126
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$59
$148
07 Feb
$59
$150
08 Feb
$59
$90
09 Feb
$59
$170
10 Feb
$59
$192
11 Feb
$59
$216
12 Feb
$59
$162
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a economy SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$70
$178
07 Feb
$70
$182
08 Feb
$70
$80
09 Feb
$70
$205
10 Feb
$70
$233
11 Feb
$70
$247
12 Feb
$70
$123
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$74
$269
07 Feb
$74
$355
08 Feb
$74
$107
09 Feb
$68
$367
10 Feb
$69
$367
11 Feb
$69
$367
12 Feb
$74
$178
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$137
$321
07 Feb
$135
$362
08 Feb
$82
$199
09 Feb
$75
$430
10 Feb
$80
$389
11 Feb
$91
$430
12 Feb
$96
$314
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$153
$312
07 Feb
$152
$312
08 Feb
$134
$134
09 Feb
$119
$317
10 Feb
$204
$317
11 Feb
$135
$317
12 Feb
$196
$196
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$221
$321
07 Feb
$221
$321
08 Feb
$289
$292
09 Feb
$221
$419
10 Feb
$221
$374
11 Feb
$221
$383
12 Feb
$318
$321
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$243
$243
07 Feb
$295
$295
08 Feb
$235
$235
09 Feb
$234
$239
10 Feb
$235
$235
11 Feb
$234
$258
12 Feb
$321
$321
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
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
07 Feb
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
08 Feb
$71
$71
09 Feb
$69
$71
10 Feb
$102
$102
11 Feb
$70
$123
12 Feb
$112
$112
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$200
$200
07 Feb
$200
$200
08 Feb
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 Feb
$200
$200
10 Feb
$200
$200
11 Feb
$200
$200
12 Feb
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$277
$277
07 Feb
$277
$277
08 Feb
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 Feb
$277
$277
10 Feb
$277
$277
11 Feb
$277
$277
12 Feb
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
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 06 February, 2026
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Car rental depots in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Southern Cross (metro)
View details4.6 (1)Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0099 Spencer St - Unit 27, Victoria
Budget Southern Cross
View details4.7 (3)Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0099 Spencer St - Unit 28, Victoria
Dollar Melbourne Downtown
View details4.4 (1)Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–16:00Shop 3/8 Franklin St, Victoria
East Coast Melbourne City - Collins Street
View details4.5 (12)Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00Grand Hyatt Hotel Level 4, 123 Collins Street, Victoria
Europcar Melbourne South
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–13:0050-54 Clarendon Street, Victoria
Hertz South Melbourne Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed124 Thistlethwaite St, Victoria
Redspot Melbourne
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:30–16:30, Sat–Sun 08:30–12:30McIlwraith Pl, 34 - 60 Little Collins St, Melbourne City,, Victoria
Sixt Melbourne City
View details4.3 (33)Mon–Sun 08:00–15:00Shop 10, 99 Spencer St, Victoria
Thrifty South Melbourne
View details4.8 (5)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed124 Thistlethwaite St, Victoria
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Melbourne Southern Cross Station, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
Prices start at AUD $53 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $340 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Melbourne Southern Cross Station.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $69 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Melbourne Southern Cross Station.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $221 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Melbourne Southern Cross Station.
What is the highest-rated hire car at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
The highest-rated rental car at Melbourne Southern Cross Station is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
Thrifty is the highest-rated car hire provider at Melbourne Southern Cross Station, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
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 Southern Cross Station 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 Southern Cross Station and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Southern Cross Station and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.
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