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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.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in South Melbourne easy. With our easy-to-use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
Economy CarView offerFrom $50/day
for 17 Sep - 20 Sep 2025
Compact CarView offerFrom $51/day
for 17 Sep - 20 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom $56/day
for 19 Sep - 22 Sep 2025
Intermediate CarView offerFrom $59/day
for 18 Sep - 23 Sep 2025
Standard CarView offerFrom $60/day
for 16 Sep - 21 Sep 2025
SpecialView offerFrom $61/day
for 16 Sep - 21 Sep 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 13, 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 13 September, 2025
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- 17 Aug 2025monica w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSouth Melbourne
- 04 Sep 2025james l.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarHervey Bay City
- 24 Aug 2025john h.Booked: Nissan Xtrail or similarMelbourne City
- 18 Aug 2025jason b.Booked: Compact SUVDarwin City
- 12 Sep 2025peter m.Booked: MG 3 or similarMelbourne Tullamarine Airport
- 03 Sep 2025diljinder s.Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similarMelbourne Airport
- 26 Aug 2025ross t.Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similarBrisbane Airport
- 04 Sep 2025alan d.Booked: Ford Everest or similarDevonport Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in South Melbourne
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, 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
26%
$51$145Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
2
22%
$70$333Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withAvis, Thrifty
3
9%
$60$74
Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
4
4%
$40$40
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
5
5
1 small
Rent withBudget
5
4%
$59$59
Mystery CarSpecial
4
4
Rent withBudget
Audi vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
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
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar
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, Thrifty
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
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis
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 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Europcar
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 September, 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
13 Sep
$50
$67
14 Sep
$61
$102
15 Sep
$62
$63
16 Sep
$53
$67
17 Sep
$50
$67
18 Sep
$50
$67
19 Sep
$50
$67
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$68
$69
14 Sep
$66
$66
15 Sep
$67
$67
16 Sep
$63
$77
17 Sep
$67
$89
18 Sep
$59
$77
19 Sep
$66
$69
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$68
$75
14 Sep
$64
$112
15 Sep
$67
$138
16 Sep
$60
$118
17 Sep
$67
$93
18 Sep
$60
$91
19 Sep
$64
$91
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$218
$218
14 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
15 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
16 Sep
$218
$218
17 Sep
$218
$218
18 Sep
$204
$204
19 Sep
$218
$218
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$56
$72
14 Sep
$62
$112
15 Sep
$64
$142
16 Sep
$59
$87
17 Sep
$59
$95
18 Sep
$56
$82
19 Sep
$56
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$60
$92
14 Sep
$64
$120
15 Sep
$68
$150
16 Sep
$63
$96
17 Sep
$66
$92
18 Sep
$61
$92
19 Sep
$61
$92
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$66
$114
14 Sep
$66
$132
15 Sep
$70
$127
16 Sep
$65
$264
17 Sep
$70
$259
18 Sep
$63
$192
19 Sep
$66
$192
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$84
$88
14 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
15 Sep
$332
$332
16 Sep
$248
$323
17 Sep
$236
$256
18 Sep
$166
$187
19 Sep
$173
$184
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$63
$67
14 Sep
$63
$67
15 Sep
$66
$70
16 Sep
$61
$70
17 Sep
$66
$70
18 Sep
$61
$67
19 Sep
$63
$67
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$64
$64
14 Sep
$64
$64
15 Sep
$67
$67
16 Sep
$61
$67
17 Sep
$67
$67
18 Sep
$61
$64
19 Sep
$64
$64
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$92
$92
14 Sep
$92
$92
15 Sep
$95
$95
16 Sep
$89
$95
17 Sep
$95
$95
18 Sep
$89
$92
19 Sep
$92
$92
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$124
$172
14 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
15 Sep
$187
$187
16 Sep
$211
$289
17 Sep
$211
$222
18 Sep
$105
$194
19 Sep
$104
$194
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$191
$191
14 Sep
$194
$194
15 Sep
$235
$235
16 Sep
$259
$301
17 Sep
$301
$301
18 Sep
$174
$210
19 Sep
$205
$205
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 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
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 Sep
$286
$286
18 Sep
$210
$210
19 Sep
$198
$198
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 Sep
$83
$87
14 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
15 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
16 Sep
$244
$244
17 Sep
$232
$232
18 Sep
$163
$163
19 Sep
$180
$180
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
13 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
14 Sep
$104
$104
15 Sep
$65
$65
16 Sep
$62
$65
17 Sep
$65
$65
18 Sep
$62
$65
19 Sep
$65
$65
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 September, 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 •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hertz South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne, Vic VIC, 3205
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sixt South Melbourne
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne VIC, 3205
Today •8:00 AM - 11:45 AM
4.96 • 5 ratings
Thrifty South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC, 3205
Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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 $50 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $259 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 $61 and AUD $89 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 $104 and AUD $205 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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