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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.
Compact Car
View offerTravel 05 Aug - 08 Aug 2026
from AUD $50/day
Special
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $50/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $50/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 06 Aug - 11 Aug 2026
from AUD $52/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $54/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 02 Aug - 05 Aug 2026
from AUD $54/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 06 Aug - 11 Aug 2026
from AUD $57/day
Compact Monospace
View offerTravel 06 Aug - 11 Aug 2026
from AUD $59/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 04 Aug - 09 Aug 2026
from AUD $61/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 01, 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 01 August, 2026
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 26 Jul 2026chris s.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 07 Jul 2026mikyoe d.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 08 Apr 2026sigit p.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarPerth Downtown
- 23 Jul 2026paul t.Booked: Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)Melbourne Airport
- 10 Jul 2026grant b.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarMelbourne Tullamarine Airport
- 11 Apr 2026phil t.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarHobart Downtown
- 25 Jul 2026tasman o.Booked: Toyota Camry or similarLaunceston Airport
- 28 Apr 2026kent w.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarAdelaide 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 | 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
19%
$40$61
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
3 small
Rent withAvis, Thrifty
2
17%
$43$92
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty, Europcar, Sixt
3
9%
$34$44Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
Rent withBudget
4
9%
$61$77
Toyota RAV4 HybridIntermediate SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Sixt
5
6%
$47$63
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 SQ5
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
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
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Europcar, Thrifty, 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
1 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
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, Hertz
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
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Budget, Avis
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
Showing 10 of 17 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz, Budget
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 01 August, 2026
South Melbourne daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$47
$113
02 Aug
$50
$64
03 Aug
$53
$64
04 Aug
$52
$66
05 Aug
$50
$64
06 Aug
$50
$66
07 Aug
$50
$64
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$56
$118
02 Aug
$54
$89
03 Aug
$63
$69
04 Aug
$57
$66
05 Aug
$64
$67
06 Aug
$55
$65
07 Aug
$62
$65
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$59
$120
02 Aug
$58
$98
03 Aug
$67
$136
04 Aug
$59
$150
05 Aug
$68
$151
06 Aug
$57
$130
07 Aug
$64
$115
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
01 Aug
$51
$123
02 Aug
$54
$281
03 Aug
$58
$281
04 Aug
$53
$255
05 Aug
$55
$165
06 Aug
$52
$157
07 Aug
$52
$238
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$63
$177
02 Aug
$63
$311
03 Aug
$66
$311
04 Aug
$61
$282
05 Aug
$66
$182
06 Aug
$61
$174
07 Aug
$64
$263
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$83
$678
02 Aug
$85
$331
03 Aug
$76
$345
04 Aug
$68
$292
05 Aug
$68
$323
06 Aug
$68
$202
07 Aug
$68
$231
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 Aug
$97
$97
03 Aug
$164
$164
04 Aug
$111
$185
05 Aug
$188
$192
06 Aug
$97
$129
07 Aug
$107
$109
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$97
$221
02 Aug
$221
$221
03 Aug
$221
$426
04 Aug
$221
$426
05 Aug
$221
$391
06 Aug
$221
$426
07 Aug
$221
$391
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 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
03 Aug
$437
$437
04 Aug
$234
$235
05 Aug
$289
$289
06 Aug
$234
$289
07 Aug
$321
$321
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$410
$410
02 Aug
$410
$410
03 Aug
$410
$410
04 Aug
$410
$410
05 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
06 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
07 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$371
$410
02 Aug
$410
$410
03 Aug
$410
$410
04 Aug
$410
$410
05 Aug
$410
$410
06 Aug
$410
$410
07 Aug
$410
$410
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Aug
$87
$102
02 Aug
$95
$95
03 Aug
$161
$161
04 Aug
$109
$181
05 Aug
$185
$185
06 Aug
$96
$98
07 Aug
$105
$105
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 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
02 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
03 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
04 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
05 Aug
$63
$63
06 Aug
$59
$63
07 Aug
$63
$63
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 01 August, 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
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed225 Ingles Street Na, Victoria
Avis Southern Cross Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM99 Spencer St - Unit 27, Victoria
Budget Payne Leasing
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat–Sun ClosedLvl 1/198-200 Normanby Road, Victoria
Budget South Melbourne
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed225 Ingles St, Victoria
Budget Southern Cross
View details4.7 (3)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM99 Spencer St - Unit 28, Victoria
Europcar Melbourne South
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM50-54 Clarendon Street, Victoria
Hertz South Melbourne Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM124 Thistlethwaite St, Victoria
Sixt South Melbourne
View details4.6 (6)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM, Sat 8:00 AM - 11:45 AM, Sun 8:00 AM - 10:45 AM101-109 Thistlethwaite Street, Victoria
Thrifty South Melbourne
View details4.8 (5)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM124 Thistlethwaite St, Victoria
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 a Compact Car, up to AUD $323 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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 AUD $221 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 Hyundai Kona or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in South Melbourne?
Thrifty 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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