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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
0
A/C
5
DKK 158.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
DKK 258.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Subaru Crosstrek
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
DKK 193.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
0
A/C
5
DKK 177.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
DKK 181.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Kia Cerato
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
DKK 216.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
DKK 216.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
DKK 249.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Electric
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Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
DKK 264.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
DKK 281.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
DKK 304.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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All-wheel drive
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
DKK 319.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
DKK 364.89
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
DKK 598.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
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Ford Mustang
or similar Full-size
Automatic
2
1
A/C
2
DKK 641.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
DKK 690.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Online check-in
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
DKK 712.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
1
A/C
4
DKK 758.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
DKK 850.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
4
A/C
5
DKK 913.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:33 on 30.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of rental car
- Top 20 locations near South Melbourne
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in South Melbourne and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in South Melbourne
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
DKK 564 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
or
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
DKK 7.81 per liter or DKK 29.56 per gallon
Lowest gas price
DKK 6.81 per liter or DKK 25.78 per gallon
Highest gas price
DKK 9.19 per liter or DKK 34.79 per gallon
Rating
9 / 10
Top 20 locations near South Melbourne
- Melbourne (Downtown)from DKK 130.09 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom DKK 192.19 per day4.3 km / 2.67 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom DKK 218.68 per day4.8 km / 2.98 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom DKK 246.15 per day8.5 km / 5.28 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom DKK 218.76 per day15.4 km / 9.57 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom DKK 225.92 per day15.7 km / 9.76 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom DKK 115.16 per day20.1 km / 12.49 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom DKK 292.80 per day20.9 km / 12.99 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom DKK 204.35 per day28.5 km / 17.71 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom DKK 213.68 per day29.3 km / 18.21 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom DKK 205.10 per day37.9 km / 23.55 miles away
- Avalon Airportfrom DKK 153.23 per day48.1 km / 29.89 miles away
- Bendigo Epsom137.4 km / 85.38 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom DKK 279.36 per day265.1 km / 164.73 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom DKK 326.83 per day372.4 km / 231.4 miles away
- Devonport Airportfrom DKK 250.40 per day392.2 km / 243.7 miles away
- Griffith Airportfrom DKK 351.09 per day410.7 km / 255.2 miles away
- Launceston Airportfrom DKK 152.63 per day455.9 km / 283.28 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom DKK 258.99 per day471.6 km / 293.04 miles away
- Mildura Airportfrom DKK 240.10 per day476.3 km / 295.96 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
B
Thrifty
124 Thistlethwaite St
When to book in South Melbourne and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in South Melbourne?
The cost of renting a car in South Melbourne varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJuly | Most expensive month November | |
| A good deal DKK 326 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in South Melbourne
DKK 563
DKK 281
DKK 0
DKK 471
in January
Jan
Feb
DKK 365
in March
Mar
Apr
DKK 299
in May
May
Jun
DKK 257
in July
Jul
Aug
DKK 365
in September
Sep
DKK 421
in October
Oct
DKK 511
in November
Nov
DKK 469
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in South Melbourne is July — when rental costs average DKK 256.82 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average DKK 511.48 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in South Melbourne?
Based on how many users search for a car in in South Melbourne, travelers are most likely to rent a car in March, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in South Melbourne by pick-up date relative to the average
2.2
1.1
0
0.9 times in January
Jan
Feb
2 times in March
Mar
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.9 times in September
Sep
0.3 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
2 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in South Melbourne?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 9 days, while in October, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in South Melbourne
10
5
0
4 days in January
Jan
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
Apr
4 days in May
May
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
1 day in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Vans, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | DKK 222 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW Tiguan | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 4 | 1 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 0 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in South Melbourne
9
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Mazda CX-5
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23 Mar 2022
Baden H.
Toyota Corolla
Drove down the Great Ocean Road - excellent trip.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
DKK 564
Lowest daily price
DKK 222
Total cars available
28
Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2025
8.7
Very good
5 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9
Car condition
8.9
DKK 222 - DKK 838
per day
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
+61398263693
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:45
Tue
08:00-16:45
Wed
08:00-16:45
Thu
08:00-16:45
Fri
08:00-16:45
Sat
08:00-11:45
Sun
08:00-10:45
Thrifty
8.4
Very good
11 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
DKK 345 - DKK 1,252
per day
124 Thistlethwaite St
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
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