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Car rental rates in South Melbourne, Victoria
Situated on the south bank of the Yarra River, South Melbourne is a bustling inner-city suburb of Melbourne and is only two kilometres from the CBD.
VroomVroomVroom helps you compare car hire options in South Melbourne quickly. If you’re driving further out, our Melbourne car rental guide can help plan the journey with ease.
Special
Mystery Car or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $40/day
Compact Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $41/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $44/day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $46/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $47/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $51/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $51/day
Standard Car
Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $57/day
Fullsize Car
Toyota Camry or similar
View offerTravel 18 Nov - 25 Nov 2026
from AUD $63/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 15, 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 in AUD from a search run on 15 November, 2026 — refreshed daily · includes mandatory fees · use the comparison tool for a live quote.
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- 02 Nov 2026hugo g.Booked: Mazda 3 or similarMelbourne South
- 17 Sep 2026chris s.Booked: Mazda Cx5 or similarMelbourne South
- 26 Jul 2026chris s.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 26 Jul 2026judith b.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarHervey Bay Airport
- 08 Nov 2026.Booked:
- 22 Sep 2026donna c.Booked: Compact SUVLaunceston Airport
- 30 Oct 2026marina e.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarBrisbane Airport
- 28 Sep 2026cindy m.Booked: Standard SUVHobart Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in South Melbourne
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Eight car rental depots in South Melbourne. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in South Melbourne
Popular rental car models in South Melbourne last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
26%
$47$287
Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
2
16%
$39$82Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
Rent withBudget
3
10%
$55$144
Kia CeratoStandard Car
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Rent withBudget, Sixt
4
6%
$61$185
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
5
6%
$64$90
Toyota CH-RCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withAvis
Audi vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
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 South Melbourne
BMW X3
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
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
Hyundai vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Kia Carnival
8
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis
Kia Carnival HybridHybrid
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage HybridHybrid
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
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 South Melbourne
Mercedes-Benz Vito
8
3
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
MG vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Nissan vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan Xtrail
5
5
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Subaru vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, Budget
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HatchbackHybrid
5
5
1 large
ProvidersAvis
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
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis
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
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt, Avis
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Showing 10 of 20 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Mystery Car
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Europcar, 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 15 November, 2026
South Melbourne daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$48
$107
16 Nov
$58
$104
17 Nov
$56
$69
18 Nov
$41
$108
19 Nov
$45
$69
20 Nov
$44
$69
21 Nov
$45
$69
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$49
$110
16 Nov
$62
$116
17 Nov
$59
$74
18 Nov
$44
$76
19 Nov
$48
$68
20 Nov
$48
$76
21 Nov
$48
$68
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$57
$420
16 Nov
$71
$431
17 Nov
$65
$431
18 Nov
$57
$431
19 Nov
$65
$431
20 Nov
$65
$431
21 Nov
$65
$431
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 an intermediate SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$52
$115
16 Nov
$61
$175
17 Nov
$61
$128
18 Nov
$46
$121
19 Nov
$53
$81
20 Nov
$47
$81
21 Nov
$53
$81
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$61
$184
16 Nov
$64
$193
17 Nov
$64
$141
18 Nov
$51
$141
19 Nov
$61
$146
20 Nov
$58
$170
21 Nov
$63
$189
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$83
$209
16 Nov
$106
$221
17 Nov
$109
$183
18 Nov
$81
$172
19 Nov
$103
$176
20 Nov
$99
$158
21 Nov
$109
$176
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$89
$193
16 Nov
$118
$221
17 Nov
$121
$183
18 Nov
$91
$172
19 Nov
$110
$176
20 Nov
$109
$158
21 Nov
$116
$176
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$158
$228
16 Nov
$221
$228
17 Nov
$228
$228
18 Nov
$163
$228
19 Nov
$221
$228
20 Nov
$221
$228
21 Nov
$221
$228
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
$165
$165
17 Nov
$165
$165
18 Nov
$164
$231
19 Nov
$231
$231
20 Nov
$230
$231
21 Nov
$231
$231
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$371
$371
16 Nov
$410
$410
17 Nov
$410
$410
18 Nov
$371
$410
19 Nov
$410
$410
20 Nov
$410
$410
21 Nov
$410
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Nov
$87
$180
16 Nov
$116
$116
17 Nov
$119
$119
18 Nov
$90
$123
19 Nov
$108
$108
20 Nov
$107
$107
21 Nov
$114
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
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
17 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
18 Nov
$102
$113
19 Nov
$77
$77
20 Nov
$72
$77
21 Nov
$77
$77
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 15 November, 2026
Melbourne Airport car hire
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Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Melbourne Airport (MEL).
Regional airports near South Melbourne
Car rental depots in South Melbourne
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis South Melbourne
N/A225 Ingles Street Na
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, closed w/eAvis Southern Cross Cars
N/A99 Spencer St - Unit 27
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, w/e 08:00–12:00
Budget Car Rental South Melbourne
N/A225 Ingles St
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, closed w/eBudget Car Rental 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
Hertz South Melbourne Downtown
N/A124 Thistlethwaite St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Sixt South Melbourne
4.6 (6)101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:45, Sat 08:00–11:45, Sun 08:00–10:45
Thrifty Car Rental South Melbourne
4.8 (5)124 Thistlethwaite St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in South Melbourne
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Melbourne?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 November 2026, prices range from AUD $44 per day for a Compact car to AUD $102 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in South Melbourne.
What is the cheapest car rental in South Melbourne?
The cheapest car rental in South Melbourne is a Compact car from AUD $44 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 November 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 in South Melbourne?
Booking your hire car in South Melbourne 28 days beforehand can save you over 14 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in South Melbourne?
A minivan hired in South Melbourne starts from AUD $158 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 November 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in South Melbourne.
What is the best car rental company in South Melbourne?
Thrifty is our highest-rated car hire provider in South Melbourne, 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 South Melbourne?
Budget is the cheapest car rental company in South Melbourne, with rates from AUD $43 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 16 and 22 November 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 South Melbourne?
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 South Melbourne 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 South Melbourne and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in South Melbourne 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.
Where can I park while visiting South Melbourne?
Like many locations in Melbourne, parking in South Melbourne can be limited due to the number of people visiting and living in the area. That said, there is street parking available with time restrictions and prices signposted. Always check the signs before leaving your vehicle to avoid a fine.
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