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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
View offerTravel 10 May - 13 May 2026
from AUD $36/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 10 May - 13 May 2026
from AUD $39/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 10 May - 13 May 2026
from AUD $45/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 10 May - 13 May 2026
from AUD $49/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 15 May - 18 May 2026
from AUD $49/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 15 May - 18 May 2026
from AUD $54/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 14 May - 19 May 2026
from AUD $56/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 15 May - 18 May 2026
from AUD $59/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 14 May - 19 May 2026
from AUD $63/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 09, 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 09 May, 2026
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- 12 Jan 2026duane c.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarWagga Wagga City
- 11 Apr 2026mark h.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarAdelaide Airport
- 08 May 2026xing y.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarMelbourne Airport
- 03 May 2026tony p.Booked: Toyota Hilux 4WD (Dualcab Mine spec) or similarSunshine Coast Airport
- 30 Apr 2026justin b.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Airport
- 05 May 2026maurice k.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarGold Coast Airport
- 27 Jan 2026evie n.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid or similarBrisbane City
- 30 Apr 2026steve h.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarMelbourne 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
13%
$235$237
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
4 small
Rent withAvis
2
13%
$121$73
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Europcar, Sixt
3
13%
$56$75Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withBudget, Thrifty
4
13%
$70$77
Toyota CH-RCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withAvis
5
13%
$111$154
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
3 small
Rent withAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
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
5
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 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
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
Tesla vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Tesla Model YElectric
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis
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 Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
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 16 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in South Melbourne
Mystery Car
4
4
ProvidersBudget, Hertz, 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 09 May, 2026
South Melbourne daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$55
$69
10 May
$49
$69
11 May
$53
$76
12 May
$54
$76
13 May
$57
$76
14 May
$54
$76
15 May
$54
$76
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$56
$123
10 May
$56
$123
11 May
$58
$236
12 May
$58
$260
13 May
$58
$254
14 May
$56
$179
15 May
$56
$152
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$63
$175
10 May
$63
$151
11 May
$74
$226
12 May
$70
$301
13 May
$74
$295
14 May
$65
$272
15 May
$59
$272
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$114
$158
10 May
$110
$120
11 May
$166
$230
12 May
$134
$255
13 May
$171
$254
14 May
$104
$167
15 May
$104
$149
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$44
$65
10 May
$39
$62
11 May
$43
$72
12 May
$48
$72
13 May
$53
$72
14 May
$50
$72
15 May
$49
$72
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$51
$61
10 May
$45
$61
11 May
$49
$61
12 May
$52
$62
13 May
$59
$63
14 May
$60
$70
15 May
$55
$68
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$64
$100
10 May
$64
$106
11 May
$72
$153
12 May
$72
$156
13 May
$94
$158
14 May
$63
$123
15 May
$64
$103
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$221
$288
10 May
$257
$260
11 May
$221
$327
12 May
$221
$352
13 May
$221
$327
14 May
$202
$340
15 May
$198
$321
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
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
10 May
$280
$280
11 May
$200
$200
12 May
$166
$204
13 May
$207
$207
14 May
$154
$154
15 May
$146
$146
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$200
$200
10 May
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
11 May
$200
$200
12 May
$200
$200
13 May
$200
$200
14 May
$183
$183
15 May
$183
$183
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
$146
$155
10 May
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
11 May
$205
$226
12 May
$228
$250
13 May
$222
$249
14 May
$102
$102
15 May
$144
$144
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 May
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
10 May
$69
$69
11 May
$76
$76
12 May
$72
$76
13 May
$76
$76
14 May
$72
$76
15 May
$76
$76
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 09 May, 2026
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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 details4.6 (1)Mon–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 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed124 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 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Sun Closed124 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 $39 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $151 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 between AUD $118 and AUD $321 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 Toyota Corolla Hatch 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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