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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
View offerTravel 10 Mar - 15 Mar 2026
from AUD $61/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 08 Mar - 11 Mar 2026
from AUD $61/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 12 Mar - 17 Mar 2026
from AUD $61/day
Special
View offerTravel 08 Mar - 11 Mar 2026
from AUD $62/day
Mini Car
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2026
from AUD $66/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 08 Mar - 11 Mar 2026
from AUD $67/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 12 Mar - 17 Mar 2026
from AUD $73/day
Compact Monospace
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2026
from AUD $76/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 12 Mar - 17 Mar 2026
from AUD $77/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 07, 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 07 March, 2026
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- 25 Feb 2026justin b.Booked: Mazda CX8 or similarMelbourne
- 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
- 27 Nov 2025willem d.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarBunbury
- 23 Jan 2026guy d.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarAirlie Beach
- 27 Jan 2026farhan a.Booked: Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarSydney Airport
- 05 Feb 2026kelly s.Booked: Mazda CX3 or similarCaringbah
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, 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
10%
$41$162
Toyota Corolla HybridIntermediate Car
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast, Hertz, Redspot, Thrifty
2
9%
$22$105MG Core 3Economy Car
5
3
1 small
Rent withRedspot
3
8%
$112$303
Toyota Corolla AscentIntermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, East Coast, Redspot, Thrifty
4
6%
$86$237
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
5
6%
$69$152
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
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 X3
5
4
4 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 Crv
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Hyundai Accent
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai i30 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Isuzu vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Isuzu FRR 500
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Isuzu Ftr 900
3
5
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Redspot
Kia Carnival S HEVHybrid
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Cerrato
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt, East Coast
Kia Rio
5
3
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
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
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mazda Cx5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX8
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mercedes-Benz 313 Mwb High Roof Sprinter
3
5
ProvidersBudget
Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
2
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
MG vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg 4 ExciteElectric
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
MG Core 3
5
3
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
MG HS Vibe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Nissan X-TrailHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Polestar vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, East Coast
Skoda vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Skoda Kodiaq
7
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
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 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
Tesla vehicles for hire in Melbourne Southern Cross Station
Tesla Model YElectric
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis
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, East Coast, Redspot
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Coaster 22 Seater
22
5
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Commuter
12
5
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast, Redspot
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, Redspot, Sixt
Toyota Fortuner
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux
5
4
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Hilux - Tray
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux - tub
5
2
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Kluger
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget, Redspot
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 Prado GX Mine Spec
5
4
ProvidersBudget
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
2 small
ProvidersSixt, Redspot
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt, Redspot
Showing 10 of 27 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
Chery Tiggo 4Hybrid
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mini Countryman
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot, 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 07 March, 2026
Melbourne Southern Cross Station daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize car
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$145
$180
$145
$180
08 Mar
$61
$62
$61
$62
09 Mar
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 Mar
$61
$137
$61
$137
11 Mar
$61
$142
$61
$142
12 Mar
$61
$89
$61
$89
13 Mar
$61
$88
$61
$88
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$148
$205
$148
$205
08 Mar
$63
$111
$63
$111
09 Mar
$113
$113
$113
$113
10 Mar
$63
$142
$63
$142
11 Mar
$63
$147
$63
$147
12 Mar
$61
$92
$61
$92
13 Mar
$63
$109
$63
$109
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$164
$259
$164
$259
08 Mar
$67
$241
$67
$241
09 Mar
$135
$219
$135
$219
10 Mar
$67
$206
$67
$206
11 Mar
$67
$212
$67
$212
12 Mar
$67
$121
$67
$121
13 Mar
$67
$125
$67
$125
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$159
$290
$159
$290
08 Mar
$78
$121
$78
$121
09 Mar
$119
$132
$119
$132
10 Mar
$77
$213
$77
$213
11 Mar
$78
$256
$78
$256
12 Mar
$78
$120
$78
$120
13 Mar
$78
$150
$78
$150
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$182
$300
$182
$300
08 Mar
$82
$219
$82
$219
09 Mar
$123
$210
$123
$210
10 Mar
$82
$313
$82
$313
11 Mar
$82
$289
$82
$289
12 Mar
$77
$181
$77
$181
13 Mar
$77
$163
$77
$163
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$227
$310
$227
$310
08 Mar
$94
$289
$94
$289
09 Mar
$142
$267
$142
$267
10 Mar
$84
$328
$84
$328
11 Mar
$94
$301
$94
$301
12 Mar
$77
$261
$77
$261
13 Mar
$83
$256
$83
$256
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$251
$278
$251
$278
08 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
$139
$278
$139
$278
11 Mar
$244
$279
$244
$279
12 Mar
$133
$279
$133
$279
13 Mar
$137
$274
$137
$274
Price range over the past 12 months for a premium passenger van
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
$290
$290
$290
$290
10 Mar
$221
$333
$221
$333
11 Mar
$126
$330
$126
$330
12 Mar
$126
$340
$126
$340
13 Mar
$126
$321
$126
$321
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$343
$343
$343
$343
08 Mar
$105
$105
$105
$105
09 Mar
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 Mar
$105
$292
$105
$292
11 Mar
$105
$286
$105
$286
12 Mar
$105
$233
$105
$233
13 Mar
$105
$233
$105
$233
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
$113
$168
$113
$168
11 Mar
$175
$175
$175
$175
12 Mar
$94
$94
$94
$94
13 Mar
$94
$94
$94
$94
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$298
$298
$298
$298
08 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
$200
$200
$200
$200
11 Mar
$200
$200
$200
$200
12 Mar
$200
$200
$200
$200
13 Mar
$200
$200
$200
$200
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
$246
$246
$246
$246
08 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
$268
$268
$268
$268
11 Mar
$268
$268
$268
$268
12 Mar
$249
$249
$249
$249
13 Mar
$269
$269
$269
$269
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
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 Mar
$77
$79
$77
$79
13 Mar
$76
$76
$76
$76
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 07 March, 2026
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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 details4.5 (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 $61 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $186 per day for a Standard 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 $94 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 $105 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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