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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$28.81$32.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
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
$29.86$33.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Kia Cerato
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$47.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$31.95$35.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$36.05$40.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$37.86$42.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$40.38$44.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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All-wheel drive
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$42.40$47.11
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$43.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$46.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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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Subaru Crosstrek
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$47.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$48.45$53.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$50.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$55.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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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4x4
Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$57.59$63.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Ford Mustang
or similar Full-size
Automatic
2
A/C
2
$95.27$105.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$96.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$105.86$117.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$106.12$117.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
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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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$107.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
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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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
$62 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
$1.29 per liter or $4.88 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.52 per liter or $5.75 per gallon
Rating
9.0 / 10
Top 20 locations near South Melbourne
- South Melbourne Downtownfrom $34.23 per day0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
- Melbourne Southbankfrom $28.13 per day1 km / 0.62 miles away
- Melbourne Central Business Districtfrom $29.58 per day2.4 km / 1.49 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $29.80 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne South Yarrafrom $28.13 per day3.9 km / 2.42 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $33.01 per day4.3 km / 2.67 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $29.63 per day4.8 km / 2.98 miles away
- Melbourne Footscrayfrom $31.65 per day5.6 km / 3.48 miles away
- Melbourne Maribyrnongfrom $36.52 per day8.2 km / 5.1 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom $36.19 per day8.5 km / 5.28 miles away
- Melbourne Gardenvalefrom $40.65 per day8.8 km / 5.47 miles away
- Melbourne Glen Irisfrom $38.84 per day9.7 km / 6.03 miles away
- Melbourne Prestonfrom $32.46 per day9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
- Melbourne Coburgfrom $28.23 per day10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
- Melbourne Altona Northfrom $40.33 per day10.3 km / 6.4 miles away
- Essendon Fields Airportfrom $56.16 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- Melbourne Sunshinefrom $39.66 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- Melbourne Bentleigh Eastfrom $40.65 per day13.2 km / 8.2 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $26.78 per day15.4 km / 9.57 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $23.62 per day15.7 km / 9.76 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 monthOctober | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price $36 | A good deal $57 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in South Melbourne
$85
$43
$0
$46
in January
Jan
$48
in February
Feb
$63
in March
Mar
$55
in April
Apr
$78
in May
May
$62
in June
Jun
$39
in July
Jul
Aug
$39
in September
Sep
$38
in October
Oct
$55
in November
Nov
$68
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in South Melbourne is October — when rental costs average $38.13 per day. This is -6% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $77.61 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
3.4
1.7
0
1.2 times in January
Jan
1.6 times in February
Feb
1.9 times in March
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
0.3 times in June
Jun
0.1 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.3 times in October
Oct
0.6 times in November
Nov
3.1 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 November, the average rental period is only 2 days.
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
3 days in July
Jul
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
2 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 | $40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Mazda CX3 | 5 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | Van |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in South Melbourne
9.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Highlander
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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 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$62
Lowest daily price
$40
Total cars available
11
Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2026
SIXT
8.8
Excellent
6 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$41–$48
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
8.3
Very Good
13 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
7.4
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.5
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$40–$132
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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