Car Rental in South Melbourne
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
$44.91 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
$46.64 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$47.70 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
$66.02 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
$84.55 per day
Compact SUV
Nissan Juke or similar
$42.66 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:12 PM on 5/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Special offers
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$51 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
$1.17 per liter or $4.44 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.04 per liter or $3.93 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.40 per liter or $5.30 per gallon
Top 20 locations near South Melbourne
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2.7 km / 1.7 miles away
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15.4 km / 9.6 miles away
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15.7 km / 9.8 miles away
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20.1 km / 12.5 miles away
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20.9 km / 13 miles away
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28.5 km / 17.7 miles away
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29.3 km / 18.2 miles away
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37.9 km / 23.5 miles away
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48.1 km / 29.9 miles away
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137.4 km / 85.4 miles away
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265.1 km / 164.7 miles away
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372.4 km / 231.4 miles away
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392.2 km / 243.7 miles away
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410.7 km / 255.2 miles away
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455.9 km / 283.3 miles away
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471.6 km / 293 miles away
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476.3 km / 296 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. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in South Melbourne
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in South Melbourne is June — when rental costs average $46.05 per day. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 42% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $79.87 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.
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 March the average rental period is 9 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days in South Melbourne
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 June.
Monthly searches in South Melbourne by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Vans, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $38 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW Tiguan | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 0 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
BH
Australia
Toyota Corolla
3/23/22
Drove down the Great Ocean Road - excellent trip.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.4 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
8.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$51.32
Lowest daily price
$38.21
Total cars available
26
Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2025
+61398263693
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
$38 - $82
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
+61136139
124 Thistlethwaite St
$43 - $86
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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