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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.
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Economy Car
View offerTravel 16 Nov - 19 Nov 2025
from AUD $52/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 20 Nov 2025
from AUD $52/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 16 Nov - 19 Nov 2025
from AUD $53/day
Special
View offerTravel 16 Nov - 19 Nov 2025
from AUD $53/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 20 Nov 2025
from AUD $56/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 20 Nov 2025
from AUD $56/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 20 Nov 2025
from AUD $56/day
Intermediate Elite Car
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 20 Nov 2025
from AUD $57/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 15 Nov - 20 Nov 2025
from AUD $59/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 10, 2025 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 10 November, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 05 Nov 2025ezfahme m.Booked: Toyota Prado or similarSouthern Cross
- 10 Oct 2025jennifer n.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne City - Collins Street
- 05 Sep 2025parthi t.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarSouthern Cross
- 19 Aug 2025johannes d.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarMelbourne City - Collins Street
- 17 Aug 2025monica w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSouth Melbourne
- 05 Aug 2025ellen k.Booked: Ldv D90 or similarMelbourne City - Collins Street
- 30 Sep 2025doug u.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarBrisbane Airport
- 18 Oct 2025stephen h.Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similarMt Gambier Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, 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, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, 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
26%
$47$279Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Rent withEnterprise, Thrifty, East Coast, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Europcar
2
12%
$47$154
Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, East Coast, Enterprise
3
10%
$60$249
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty, Enterprise
4
4%
$111$209
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Avis, Budget
5
4%
$58$115
Mg HsFullsize SUV
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast
Audi vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Audi Q2
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q7
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
BMW vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Bmw I4Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Bmw Ix1Electric
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 Ioniq 6Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Hyundai Venue
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Kia Carnival
8
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget, Europcar
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
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 CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
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 Glc300
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Nissan vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Peugeot vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Peugeot 508s
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Polestar vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Europcar
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
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis, Budget, East Coast
Toyota Camry Elite
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast
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 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
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
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, East Coast
Toyota Yaris 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
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Haval JolionHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Avis
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 10 November, 2025
Melbourne Southern Cross Station daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$75
$153
11 Nov
$57
$153
12 Nov
$65
$153
13 Nov
$52
$165
14 Nov
$57
$123
15 Nov
$52
$83
16 Nov
$52
$56
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$75
$177
11 Nov
$63
$177
12 Nov
$66
$185
13 Nov
$54
$185
14 Nov
$59
$122
15 Nov
$52
$107
16 Nov
$54
$68
Price range over the past 12 months for a large car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$80
$216
11 Nov
$66
$217
12 Nov
$73
$217
13 Nov
$63
$217
14 Nov
$63
$142
15 Nov
$59
$134
16 Nov
$60
$81
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$218
$218
11 Nov
$218
$218
12 Nov
$218
$218
13 Nov
$204
$204
14 Nov
$218
$218
15 Nov
$204
$218
16 Nov
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
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$82
$227
11 Nov
$64
$247
12 Nov
$72
$247
13 Nov
$60
$247
14 Nov
$67
$171
15 Nov
$56
$152
16 Nov
$59
$76
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$95
$255
11 Nov
$69
$255
12 Nov
$74
$255
13 Nov
$64
$255
14 Nov
$72
$177
15 Nov
$59
$157
16 Nov
$61
$76
Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$106
$323
11 Nov
$70
$265
12 Nov
$74
$241
13 Nov
$73
$184
14 Nov
$83
$255
15 Nov
$64
$194
16 Nov
$63
$170
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$244
$310
11 Nov
$222
$310
12 Nov
$222
$310
13 Nov
$171
$284
14 Nov
$158
$274
15 Nov
$112
$225
16 Nov
$186
$186
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium electric car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$242
$256
11 Nov
$66
$68
12 Nov
$69
$71
13 Nov
$63
$67
14 Nov
$60
$67
15 Nov
$55
$67
16 Nov
$59
$67
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$246
$246
11 Nov
$67
$67
12 Nov
$70
$70
13 Nov
$64
$66
14 Nov
$61
$61
15 Nov
$56
$60
16 Nov
$60
$60
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$283
$283
11 Nov
$92
$92
12 Nov
$95
$95
13 Nov
$89
$92
14 Nov
$87
$87
15 Nov
$81
$85
16 Nov
$85
$85
Price range over the past 12 months for a large passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$201
$310
11 Nov
$308
$310
12 Nov
$308
$310
13 Nov
$301
$310
14 Nov
$308
$310
15 Nov
$241
$249
16 Nov
$225
$226
Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$246
$246
11 Nov
$157
$210
12 Nov
$225
$230
13 Nov
$139
$248
14 Nov
$187
$243
15 Nov
$270
$271
16 Nov
$167
$172
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Nov
$182
$182
11 Nov
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 Nov
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
13 Nov
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
14 Nov
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
15 Nov
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
16 Nov
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
10 Nov
$240
$294
11 Nov
$218
$256
12 Nov
$218
$233
13 Nov
$167
$279
14 Nov
$155
$268
15 Nov
$110
$204
16 Nov
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 10 November, 2025
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Car rental depots in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
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Avis Southern Cross Cars
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 details4.3 (10)Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00Grand Hyatt Hotel Level 4, 123 Collins Street, Victoria
Enterprise Melbourne City
View details4.3 (11)Mon–Fri 8:00–16:30, Sat–Sun 8:00–12:3034-60 Little 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
Sixt Melbourne City
View details4.3 (33)Mon–Sun 08:00–15:00Shop 10, 99 Spencer St, Victoria
Thrifty South Melbourne
View details5.0 (3)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 $50 per day for an Economy SUV, up to AUD $276 per day for a Premium 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 between AUD $55 and AUD $81 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 between AUD $139 and AUD $304 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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