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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$47.00
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$48.70
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$52.12
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$55.66
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.75
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$58.45
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$60.64
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$68.19
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.30
per day
Free cancellation
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$78.42
per day
Free cancellation
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$84.20
per day
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$145.37
per day
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South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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124 Thistlethwaite St
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Table of contents
- 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
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$60 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
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.54 per liter or $5.83 per gallon
Rating
9.0 / 10
Top 20 locations near South Melbourne
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $33.86 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $32.92 per day4.3 km / 2.67 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $27.17 per day4.8 km / 2.98 miles away
- Melbourne Brighton8.5 km / 5.28 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $32.12 per day15.4 km / 9.57 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $36.75 per day15.7 km / 9.76 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $21.70 per day20.1 km / 12.49 miles away
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingfrom $34.20 per day20.9 km / 12.99 miles away
- Melbourne Dandenongfrom $43.33 per day28.5 km / 17.71 miles away
- Melbourne Bayswaterfrom $41.28 per day29.3 km / 18.21 miles away
- Melbourne Frankstonfrom $43.33 per day37.9 km / 23.55 miles away
- Avalon Airportfrom $63.86 per day48.1 km / 29.89 miles away
- Albury Airportfrom $55.39 per day265.1 km / 164.73 miles away
- Wagga Wagga Airportfrom $68.16 per day372.4 km / 231.4 miles away
- Devonport Airportfrom $109.78 per day392.2 km / 243.7 miles away
- Griffith Airportfrom $41.45 per day410.7 km / 255.2 miles away
- Merimbula Airportfrom $31.19 per day449.3 km / 279.18 miles away
- Launceston Airportfrom $39.92 per day455.9 km / 283.28 miles away
- Canberra Airportfrom $70.32 per day471.6 km / 293.04 miles away
- Mildura Airportfrom $60.26 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price $36 | A good deal $58 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in South Melbourne
$84
$42
$0
$45
in January
Jan
$49
in February
Feb
$62
in March
Mar
$54
in April
Apr
$76
in May
May
$61
in June
Jun
$39
in July
Jul
$29
in August
Aug
$28
in September
Sep
$39
in October
Oct
$53
in November
Nov
$67
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in South Melbourne is September — when rental costs average $28.05 per day. This is 23% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $76.22 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.
Monthly searches in South Melbourne by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
Same as average in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
1.6 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
0.2 times in May
May
0.2 times in June
Jun
0.1 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
1.1 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
2.6 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 June the average rental period is 7 days, while in July, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in South Melbourne
8
4
0
5 days in January
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
4 days in April
Apr
6 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
1 day in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
2 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $47 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Mazda CX3 | 5 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in South Melbourne
9.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
March
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla
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Mar 23, 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
$60
Lowest daily price
$47
Total cars available
14
Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2026
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
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
Good
13 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
7.4
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$47–$145
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
Sun
08:00-12:00
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