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Great value rental cars from South Melbourne’s most trusted car hire providers
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.
Compact Car
Mg 3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $40/day
Compact SUV
Mazda Cx3 or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $41/day
Special
Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $42/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $43/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $44/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $45/day
Standard Car
Kia K4 or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $46/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $47/day
Standard SUV
Mazda Cx5 or similar
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 13 Sep 2026
from AUD $50/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 03, 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 03 September, 2026
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- 26 Jul 2026chris s.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 07 Jul 2026mikyoe d.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 24 Jul 2026.Booked:
- 09 May 2026shane g.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarMelbourne Downtown
- 12 May 2026brett t.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarCairns
- 13 May 2026beth g.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarSunshine Coast Airport
- 04 May 2026william a.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarWhitsunday Coast Airport
- 03 May 2026katrin n.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarTownsville Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in South Melbourne
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Limousine, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Nine 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
24%
$39$85
Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
Rent withBudget
2
12%
$62$100
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withBudget
3
10%
$39$102
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
4
10%
$72$88
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Europcar
5
7%
$58$313
Mazda CX-5Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 3 small
Rent withEuropcar, Thrifty
Audi vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
AUDI SQ5 INC. GPS
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
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
Honda vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Honda CR-V
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
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Avis, Europcar, 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 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
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
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
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
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
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
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
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Other vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Holden Caprice V
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersAvis
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 03 September, 2026
South Melbourne daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$40
$101
04 Sep
$51
$93
05 Sep
$50
$69
06 Sep
$40
$93
07 Sep
$50
$93
08 Sep
$45
$93
09 Sep
$50
$93
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$45
$99
04 Sep
$55
$68
05 Sep
$55
$68
06 Sep
$45
$68
07 Sep
$54
$68
08 Sep
$49
$68
09 Sep
$53
$68
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$46
$230
04 Sep
$57
$95
05 Sep
$70
$96
06 Sep
$46
$95
07 Sep
$56
$122
08 Sep
$51
$123
09 Sep
$56
$113
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$43
$111
04 Sep
$52
$95
05 Sep
$56
$201
06 Sep
$41
$214
07 Sep
$51
$206
08 Sep
$46
$250
09 Sep
$51
$152
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$42
$281
04 Sep
$54
$125
05 Sep
$54
$99
06 Sep
$43
$125
07 Sep
$56
$151
08 Sep
$56
$149
09 Sep
$56
$125
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$44
$338
04 Sep
$64
$152
05 Sep
$57
$216
06 Sep
$50
$389
07 Sep
$59
$369
08 Sep
$59
$389
09 Sep
$59
$369
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$100
$286
04 Sep
$104
$119
05 Sep
$138
$146
06 Sep
$120
$135
07 Sep
$151
$186
08 Sep
$121
$193
09 Sep
$205
$205
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$117
$380
04 Sep
$221
$380
05 Sep
$221
$380
06 Sep
$95
$340
07 Sep
$221
$286
08 Sep
$221
$286
09 Sep
$221
$286
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
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
04 Sep
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
05 Sep
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
06 Sep
$90
$201
07 Sep
$189
$189
08 Sep
$162
$171
09 Sep
$186
$186
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$371
$410
04 Sep
$410
$410
05 Sep
$410
$410
06 Sep
$371
$410
07 Sep
$410
$410
08 Sep
$410
$410
09 Sep
$410
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$99
$277
04 Sep
$103
$103
05 Sep
$136
$136
06 Sep
$118
$133
07 Sep
$182
$182
08 Sep
$119
$190
09 Sep
$201
$201
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
03 Sep
$83
$98
04 Sep
$93
$93
05 Sep
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
06 Sep
$83
$93
07 Sep
$93
$93
08 Sep
$89
$93
09 Sep
$93
$93
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 03 September, 2026
Melbourne Airport car hire
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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 Payne Leasing
N/ALvl 1/198-200 Normanby Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00, closed w/eBudget South Melbourne
N/A225 Ingles St
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, closed w/eBudget Southern Cross
4.0 (4)99 Spencer St - Unit 28
Mon–Fri 07:30–16:30, w/e 08:00–12:00The car was in a nearby parking building. Was told that the boom gate would automatically open. This did not happen, was asked to pay $15 to exit. When I explained I was picking up a rental car, was told that the car was not on their records, and to contact the rental company. However, did not have a number for the Southern Cross depot. After some discussion was allowed to leave. However, this was stressful. (Nicola J. · Aug 2026)
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 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 rental period from 6 September to 13 September 2026, prices range from AUD $40 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $120 per day for a Premium 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 for the rental period from 6 September to 13 September 2026 is a Mg 3 Core or similar from Europcar costing AUD $40 per day. 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?
Based on our data from over 35,000 rental car bookings in South Melbourne over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 23 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in South Melbourne?
The price of a minivan hired in South Melbourne from 10 September to 17 September 2026 ranges from AUD $77 to AUD $240 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in South Melbourne.
What is the highest-rated hire car in South Melbourne?
The highest-rated rental car in South Melbourne is Hyundai Kona or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
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 $48 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. 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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