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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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Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $42/day
Mini Car
Kia Picanto or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $43/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $43/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $44/day
Economy Car
Toyota Yaris or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $44/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $45/day
Standard Car
Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $45/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $47/day
Compact Monospace
Mazda CX3 or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $52/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 13, 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 13 October, 2026
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- 11 Oct 2026john y.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarMelbourne City
- 17 Sep 2026chris s.Booked: Mazda Cx5 or similarMelbourne South
- 09 Sep 2026bernard w.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarDarwin Airport
- 28 Sep 2026christopher p.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarGold Coast Airport
- 21 Sep 2026brendon f.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarBrisbane Airport
- 04 Jul 2026charlotte j.Booked: Compact AutomaticLaunceston Airport
- 11 Aug 2026craig w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarBrisbane City
- 29 Jul 2026james c.Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similarMelbourne Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots at Melbourne Southern Cross Station. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar and Sixt. |
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
12%
$42$79
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Rent withAvis, Sixt, Dollar, Redspot, Thrifty
2
9%
$32$90Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withEuropcar, Budget, Redspot
3
7%
$52$96
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Europcar, Sixt
4
6%
$43$58MG3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot
5
6%
$44$184
Toyota Cross HybridCompact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
Audi vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
AUDI Q2
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI SQ5 INC. GPS
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
BMW vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Bmw X1
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
BMW X1
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
BMW X3
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Ford Everest
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar
Ford Mustang GT
2
2
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Hyundai I30Hybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai i30 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Isuzu vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Isuzu MU-X
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Kia vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Europcar, Redspot
Kia Carnival HybridHybrid
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers
6
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mazda CX-8
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mazda MX5 Roadster
2
2
1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mercedes EQA 350Electric
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Mercedes Gle
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mercedes SUV GLC
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes-Benz GLC350c Plug-in HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes-Benz GLE Class
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
3
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
MG vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
MG HS Vibe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan X-TrailHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Nissan Xtrail
5
5
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 Octavia
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Skoda Scala Select
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Subaru vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Tesla Model 3Electric
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Tesla Model YElectric
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Tesla Model Y LElectric
6
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota bZ4XElectric
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
TOYOTA GR COROLLA
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux - Tray
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux - tub
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt, Redspot
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt, Redspot
Showing 10 of 30 vehicles
Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Volkswagen Polo
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Other vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
10 Pallet Curtainsider with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
12 Pallet Curtainsider with lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
14 Pallet Curtainsider with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
22 Cubic Metre Curtainsider
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
3.3 Metre Tipper Truck
3
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
36 Cubic Metre Van with Full Tail Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Chery Tiggo 4Hybrid
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Dual Cab Tray UTE 2WD
5
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Holden Caprice V
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersAvis
Jimny XL
4
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip Dual Cab Tray 3T
5
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mini Countryman
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar, Redspot, Hertz, Sixt
Showing 10 of 21 vehicles
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 13 October, 2026
Melbourne Southern Cross Station daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy car
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$42
$225
$42
$225
14 Oct
$52
$82
$52
$82
15 Oct
$51
$71
$51
$71
16 Oct
$42
$74
$42
$74
17 Oct
$51
$65
$51
$65
18 Oct
$44
$74
$44
$74
19 Oct
$51
$104
$51
$104
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$45
$237
$45
$237
14 Oct
$59
$94
$59
$94
15 Oct
$59
$83
$59
$83
16 Oct
$43
$85
$43
$85
17 Oct
$53
$77
$53
$77
18 Oct
$51
$85
$51
$85
19 Oct
$59
$116
$59
$116
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$56
$442
$56
$442
14 Oct
$61
$431
$61
$431
15 Oct
$61
$431
$61
$431
16 Oct
$45
$431
$45
$431
17 Oct
$55
$431
$55
$431
18 Oct
$56
$420
$56
$420
19 Oct
$65
$431
$65
$431
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$45
$253
$45
$253
14 Oct
$59
$97
$59
$97
15 Oct
$59
$89
$59
$89
16 Oct
$45
$88
$45
$88
17 Oct
$59
$83
$59
$83
18 Oct
$47
$88
$47
$88
19 Oct
$59
$125
$59
$125
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$48
$269
$48
$269
14 Oct
$61
$245
$61
$245
15 Oct
$61
$210
$61
$210
16 Oct
$47
$132
$47
$132
17 Oct
$61
$127
$61
$127
18 Oct
$49
$140
$49
$140
19 Oct
$61
$243
$61
$243
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$56
$470
$56
$470
14 Oct
$67
$289
$67
$289
15 Oct
$84
$235
$84
$235
16 Oct
$56
$403
$56
$403
17 Oct
$71
$208
$71
$208
18 Oct
$62
$223
$62
$223
19 Oct
$68
$306
$68
$306
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
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 Oct
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 Oct
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 Oct
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
17 Oct
$185
$190
$185
$190
18 Oct
$178
$198
$178
$198
19 Oct
$269
$306
$269
$306
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact commercial van/truck
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$159
$435
$159
$435
14 Oct
$171
$179
$171
$179
15 Oct
$171
$179
$171
$179
16 Oct
$159
$179
$159
$179
17 Oct
$175
$188
$175
$188
18 Oct
$167
$179
$167
$179
19 Oct
$175
$188
$175
$188
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$111
$153
$111
$153
14 Oct
$149
$149
$149
$149
15 Oct
$149
$149
$149
$149
16 Oct
$100
$153
$100
$153
17 Oct
$160
$160
$160
$160
18 Oct
$149
$153
$149
$153
19 Oct
$157
$157
$157
$157
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Oct
$57
$76
$57
$76
14 Oct
$62
$62
$62
$62
15 Oct
$60
$60
$60
$60
16 Oct
$52
$60
$52
$60
17 Oct
$60
$60
$60
$60
18 Oct
$58
$67
$58
$67
19 Oct
$59
$59
$59
$59
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 13 October, 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 Cars
N/A99 Spencer St - Unit 27
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, w/e 08:00–12:00
Budget Southern Cross
N/A99 Spencer St - Unit 28
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, w/e 08:00–12:00
Europcar Melbourne South
N/A50-54 Clarendon Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 09:00–13:00
Sixt Melbourne City
4.3 (33)Shop 10, 99 Spencer St
Mon–Sun 08:00–13:00
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?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 14 and 20 October 2026, prices range from AUD $47 per day for a Compact car to AUD $106 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Melbourne Southern Cross Station.
What is the cheapest car rental at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
The cheapest car rental at Melbourne Southern Cross Station is a Compact car from AUD $47 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 14 and 20 October 2026. 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 at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
Booking your hire car at Melbourne Southern Cross Station 10 days beforehand can save you over 21 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
A minivan hired at Melbourne Southern Cross Station starts from AUD $136 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 14 and 20 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Melbourne Southern Cross Station.
What is the best car rental company at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
Sixt is our highest-rated car hire provider at Melbourne Southern Cross Station, scoring an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Melbourne Southern Cross Station?
Budget is the cheapest car rental company at Melbourne Southern Cross Station, with rates from AUD $45 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 14 and 20 October 2026. 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 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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