Car Rental in South Melbourne

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South Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

South Melbourne Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$38.32 / per day
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Compact
Kia Rio or similar
Kia Rio
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$43.62 / per day
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Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$51.14 / per day
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Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$56.26 / per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

South Melbourne Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 7
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$64.55 / per day
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Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$74.49 / per day
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Full-size Elite SUV
Isuzu MU-X or similar
Isuzu MU-X
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$90.80 / per day
South Melbourne Car Rental
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$39.50 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:19 on 2023-09-12. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$57.34 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.0
Average gasoline price
$1.29 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.57 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.09 per liter

Top 20 Locations near South Melbourne

  1. Car Rental in Melbourne (Downtown) from $27.65 per day
    2.7 km / 1.7 miles away
  2. Car Rental in Melbourne Richmond from $39.02 per day
    4.8 km / 3.0 miles away
  3. Car Rental in Melbourne Brighton from $33.18 per day
    8.5 km / 5.3 miles away
  4. Car Rental in Melbourne Tullamarine from $33.48 per day
    16.8 km / 10.4 miles away
  5. Car Rental at Melbourne Airport from $26.06 per day
    20.1 km / 12.5 miles away
  6. Car Rental in Melbourne Hoppers Crossing from $38.17 per day
    20.9 km / 13.0 miles away
  7. Car Rental in Melbourne Dandenong from $36.19 per day
    28.5 km / 17.7 miles away
  8. Car Rental in Melbourne Bayswater from $34.65 per day
    29.3 km / 18.2 miles away
  9. Car Rental in Melbourne Frankston from $34.21 per day
    37.9 km / 23.5 miles away
  10. Car Rental at Avalon Airport from $55.15 per day
    48.1 km / 29.9 miles away
  11. Car Rental at Albury Airport from $51.80 per day
    265.1 km / 164.7 miles away
  12. Car Rental at Wagga Wagga Airport from $54.62 per day
    372.4 km / 231.4 miles away
  13. Car Rental at Devonport Airport from $13.91 per day
    392.2 km / 243.7 miles away
  14. Car Rental at Griffith Airport from $53.31 per day
    410.7 km / 255.2 miles away
  15. Car Rental at Merimbula Airport from $29.98 per day
    449.3 km / 279.2 miles away
  16. Car Rental at Launceston Airport from $14.42 per day
    455.9 km / 283.3 miles away
  17. Car Rental at Canberra Airport from $35.65 per day
    471.6 km / 293.0 miles away
  18. Car Rental at Mildura Airport from $40.84 per day
    476.3 km / 296.0 miles away
  19. Car Rental in Hobart (Downtown) from $31.12 per day
    596.3 km / 370.5 miles away
  20. Car Rental at Hobart Airport from $17.61 per day
    597.1 km / 371.0 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in South Melbourne?

The cost of renting a car in South Melbourne varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in South Melbourne
$48.62
January
$72.21
February
$61.43
March
$72.45
April
$63.46
May
June
$100.71
July
$80.00
August
$35.82
September
October
$56.64
November
$100.26
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in South Melbourne is September — when rental costs average $35.82 per day. This is 48% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $100.71 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.

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 December the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in South Melbourne
3
January
7
February
6
March
5
April
4
May
June
6
July
4
August
4
September
October
4
November
8
December

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 South Melbourne in December, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches in South Melbourne by pick-up date relative to the average
75%
January
90%
February
134%
March
239%
April
30%
May
June
90%
July
30%
August
15%
September
October
30%
November
269%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers SIXT, Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $38 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
SIXT Toyota Yaris 5 Small cars
SIXT Kia Rio 4 2 Medium cars
SIXT Kia Carnival 5 3 Vans
SIXT Kia Cerato Aut. 5 3 Large cars
SIXT Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Nissan Juke 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Toyota Corolla Hatch 5 2 Large cars
SIXT Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
SIXT Kia Rio 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Subaru Forester 5 2 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Thrifty
8.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$57.34
Lowest daily price
$38.32
Total cars available
18

Top 2 Suppliers in South Melbourne in 2023

SIXT
SIXT
Excellent 8.8 / 2 reviews
+61398263693
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
$42 - $91
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
Sun:08:00-11:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Excellent 8.7 / 2 reviews
+61136139
124 Thistlewaite St
$38 - $74
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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