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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.
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Economy CarView offerFrom $56/day
for 22 Aug - 27 Aug 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom $57/day
for 22 Aug - 27 Aug 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom $62/day
for 22 Aug - 27 Aug 2025
Intermediate SUVView offerFrom $67/day
for 22 Aug - 27 Aug 2025
Intermediate CarView offerFrom $69/day
for 23 Aug - 26 Aug 2025
Economy SUVView offerFrom $70/day
for 23 Aug - 26 Aug 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 17, 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 17 August, 2025
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- 15 May 2025vicente c.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarGold Coast Airport
- 03 Aug 2025renee e.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Airport
- 12 Aug 2025paul l.Booked: Mg Zs Excite or similarBallina Byron Gateway Airport
- 07 Aug 2025amanda s.Booked: Mystery Car or similarMelbourne Airport
- 29 Jul 2025barry j.Booked: Nissan Xtrail or similarBrisbane City
- 12 May 2025mark k.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarNewcastle
- 31 May 2025lawrence b.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarBrisbane Airport
- 29 May 2025vicki c.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarKarratha 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 | Six 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
16%
$90$221
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
2
11%
$69$73Toyota CorollaCompact Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
3
11%
$78$109Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
4
11%
$122$143
Hyundai StariaFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
5
11%
$97$97
Mazda CX-9Fullsize SUV
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
Audi vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Audi Q2
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 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 South Melbourne
Bmw I4Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Bmw Ix1Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
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
Hyundai vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Hyundai Ioniq 5Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Sixt
Kia Cerato
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia K4
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
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 CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg 4 ExciteElectric
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Nissan vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Subaru vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis
Toyota vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota Camry Elite
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Avis
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
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Other vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, 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 17 August, 2025
South Melbourne daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$169
$169
18 Aug
$84
$178
19 Aug
$76
$178
20 Aug
$62
$178
21 Aug
$71
$91
22 Aug
$56
$91
23 Aug
$62
$102
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$188
$188
18 Aug
$137
$185
19 Aug
$137
$185
20 Aug
$120
$185
21 Aug
$92
$92
22 Aug
$77
$82
23 Aug
$69
$76
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$213
$213
18 Aug
$100
$216
19 Aug
$100
$216
20 Aug
$95
$204
21 Aug
$100
$174
22 Aug
$82
$100
23 Aug
$72
$112
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
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 Aug
$218
$218
19 Aug
$218
$218
20 Aug
$204
$218
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$204
$218
23 Aug
$218
$218
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$171
$171
18 Aug
$89
$227
19 Aug
$86
$247
20 Aug
$70
$247
21 Aug
$73
$97
22 Aug
$62
$103
23 Aug
$69
$112
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$219
$219
18 Aug
$97
$255
19 Aug
$93
$255
20 Aug
$75
$255
21 Aug
$97
$107
22 Aug
$67
$107
23 Aug
$84
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$221
$415
18 Aug
$104
$357
19 Aug
$104
$357
20 Aug
$88
$372
21 Aug
$104
$372
22 Aug
$81
$372
23 Aug
$89
$401
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
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 Aug
$283
$313
19 Aug
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
20 Aug
$238
$238
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$238
$282
23 Aug
$215
$234
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$184
$186
18 Aug
$155
$158
19 Aug
$155
$158
20 Aug
$137
$158
21 Aug
$140
$143
22 Aug
$84
$91
23 Aug
$81
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$184
$185
18 Aug
$156
$157
19 Aug
$156
$157
20 Aug
$137
$157
21 Aug
$141
$142
22 Aug
$85
$89
23 Aug
$82
$83
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
$210
$210
18 Aug
$184
$184
19 Aug
$184
$184
20 Aug
$165
$184
21 Aug
$168
$168
22 Aug
$112
$116
23 Aug
$109
$109
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
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 Aug
$310
$310
19 Aug
$310
$310
20 Aug
$243
$243
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$243
$286
23 Aug
$221
$230
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
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 Aug
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
19 Aug
$246
$246
20 Aug
$246
$246
21 Aug
$246
$246
22 Aug
$234
$246
23 Aug
$264
$264
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
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 Aug
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
19 Aug
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
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$278
$296
23 Aug
$273
$273
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
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 Aug
$200
$200
19 Aug
$200
$200
20 Aug
$200
$200
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$200
$200
23 Aug
$200
$200
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Aug
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 Aug
$277
$277
19 Aug
$277
$277
20 Aug
$255
$277
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$213
$234
23 Aug
$211
$211
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 17 August, 2025
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Car rental depots in South Melbourne
Car hire depots in South Melbourne are marked on the map below.
Avis South Melbourne
225 Ingles Street Na, Port Melbourne VIC, 3207
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
Budget Payne Leasing
Lvl 1/198-200 Normanby Road, Southbank VIC, 3006
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
Europcar Melbourne South
50-54 Clarendon Street, Southbank VIC, 3006
Today •9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hertz South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne, Vic VIC, 3205
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
Sixt South Melbourne
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne VIC, 3205
Today •8:00 AM - 10:45 AM
4.96 • 5 ratings
Thrifty South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC, 3205
Today • Closed
Today •Closed
5.00 • 2 ratings
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in South Melbourne
How much does it cost to hire a car in South Melbourne?
Prices start at AUD $56 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $252 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in South Melbourne.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in South Melbourne?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $80 and AUD $109 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in South Melbourne.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in South Melbourne?
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 $221 and AUD $264 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in South Melbourne.
What is the highest-rated hire car in South Melbourne?
The highest-rated rental car in South Melbourne is Kia Carnival or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in South Melbourne?
Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider in South Melbourne, based on ratings by our customers.
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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