Car Rental in South Melbourne

Cheapest car rental rates
Suzuki Swift
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Corolla
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Subaru Crosstrek
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Yaris Cross
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mazda CX-3
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Yaris
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mazda CX-30
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Nissan Juke
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota RAV4
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mazda CX-5
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Sportage
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota RAV4
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Kluger
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Mazda CX3
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Ranger
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Toyota Kluger
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Ford Mustang
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Carnival
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


Kia Carnival
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.


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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- 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 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Top 20 locations near South Melbourne
- South Melbourne Downtownfrom $47.81 per day0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
- Melbourne Southbankfrom $35.12 per day1 km / 0.62 miles away
- Melbourne Central Business Districtfrom $57.46 per day2.4 km / 1.49 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $36.76 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne South Yarrafrom $51.58 per day3.9 km / 2.42 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $40.35 per day4.3 km / 2.67 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $48.99 per day4.8 km / 2.98 miles away
- Melbourne Footscrayfrom $46.93 per day5.6 km / 3.48 miles away
- Melbourne Maribyrnongfrom $44.84 per day8.2 km / 5.1 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom $39.61 per day8.5 km / 5.28 miles away
- Melbourne Gardenvalefrom $44.84 per day8.8 km / 5.47 miles away
- Melbourne Glen Irisfrom $41.61 per day9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
- Melbourne Prestonfrom $38.03 per day9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
- Melbourne Coburgfrom $40.03 per day10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
- Melbourne Altona North10.3 km / 6.4 miles away
- Essendon Fields Airportfrom $41.89 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- Melbourne Sunshinefrom $37.79 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- Melbourne Bentleigh Eastfrom $44.84 per day13.2 km / 8.2 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $33.14 per day15.4 km / 9.57 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $31.15 per day15.7 km / 9.76 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
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 monthOctober | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $72 | A good deal $47 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
$46
in January
$48
in February
$64
in March
$48
in April
$46
in May
$40
in July
$40
in September
$39
in October
$56
in November
$69
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in South Melbourne is October — when rental costs average $38.52 per day. This is 46% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $68.75 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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
1.2 times in January
1.7 times in February
2 times in March
0.3 times in April
0.3 times in May
0.2 times in July
0.3 times in September
0.3 times in October
0.6 times in November
3.2 times in December
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 September the average rental period is 7 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 2 days.
5 days in January
3 days in February
4 days in March
4 days in April
4 days in May
3 days in July
7 days in September
4 days in October
2 days in November
3 days in December
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 0 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Mazda CX3 | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 0 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 2 | Small car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in South Melbourne
Car rental statistics
Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2026


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