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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
0
A/C
5
$32.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
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Mazda CX3
or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$33.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$21.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$23.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$25.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$29.41
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
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Low deposit
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
0
A/C
5
$32.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
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Low deposit
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$32.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
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Low deposit
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Subaru Crosstrek
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$33.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$33.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$36.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Cerato
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$38.12
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$39.21
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
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Low deposit
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$43.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
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Low deposit
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$45.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$65.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
$87.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
3
A/C
4
$126.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
225 Ingles Street
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:54 on 30/04/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near South Melbourne
- 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 5 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
$49 per day
Average car rental length
3 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%
Rating
9.7 / 10
Top 20 cities near South Melbourne
- Melbournefrom $16.71 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Avalonfrom $45.55 per day48 km / 29.83 miles away
- Pakenhamfrom $33.42 per day52.1 km / 32.37 miles away
- Geelongfrom $32.39 per day62.4 km / 38.77 miles away
- Ballaratfrom $45.64 per day101.3 km / 62.94 miles away
- Bendigofrom $43.56 per day133.3 km / 82.83 miles away
- Sheppartonfrom $74.45 per day165.9 km / 103.09 miles away
- Echucafrom $68.64 per day187.4 km / 116.44 miles away
- Bairnsdalefrom $35.46 per day233.5 km / 145.09 miles away
- Alburyfrom $59.04 per day261.9 km / 162.74 miles away
- Mount Gambierfrom $32.40 per day366.2 km / 227.55 miles away
- Burniefrom $31.55 per day367.3 km / 228.23 miles away
- Wagga Waggafrom $60.41 per day370 km / 229.91 miles away
- Devonportfrom $30.21 per day391.6 km / 243.33 miles away
- Griffithfrom $42.79 per day410.7 km / 255.2 miles away
- Launcestonfrom $17.15 per day442.5 km / 274.96 miles away
- Merimbulafrom $32.19 per day450.2 km / 279.74 miles away
- Canberrafrom $37.90 per day468.9 km / 291.36 miles away
- Queanbeyan East472.1 km / 293.35 miles away
- Mildurafrom $52.08 per day475.8 km / 295.65 miles away
Top 20 locations near South Melbourne
- South Melbournefrom $41.64 per day0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
- Melbourne Southbankfrom $30.92 per day1 km / 0.62 miles away
- Melbourne Central Business Districtfrom $32.41 per day2.5 km / 1.55 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $22.94 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne South Yarrafrom $30.92 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $33.41 per day4.4 km / 2.73 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $30.29 per day4.9 km / 3.04 miles away
- Melbourne Footscrayfrom $34.70 per day5.4 km / 3.36 miles away
- Melbourne Maribyrnongfrom $39.37 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom $35.51 per day8.6 km / 5.34 miles away
- Melbourne Gardenvalefrom $43.67 per day8.9 km / 5.53 miles away
- Melbourne Prestonfrom $38.13 per day9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
- Melbourne Glen Irisfrom $43.19 per day9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
- Melbourne Coburgfrom $26.61 per day10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
- Melbourne Altona Northfrom $43.63 per day10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
- Essendon Fields Airportfrom $43.47 per day12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
- Melbourne Sunshinefrom $45.63 per day12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
- Melbourne Bentleigh Eastfrom $42.23 per day13.3 km / 8.26 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $24.33 per day15.5 km / 9.63 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
South Melbourne (Downtown)
5 rental locations
When to book in South Melbourne and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South Melbourne?
Car rental prices in South Melbourne vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthNovember | Most expensive month February | ||
| Average price $36 | A good deal $36 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in South Melbourne
$86
$43
$0
$53
in January
Jan
$79
in February
Feb
$51
in March
Mar
$51
in April
Apr
$70
in May
May
Jun
$75
in July
Jul
$35
in August
Aug
$35
in September
Sep
Oct
$34
in November
Nov
$58
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in South Melbourne is November (when prices average $33.93 per day). This is 6% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average $78.50).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in South Melbourne?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in South Melbourne is January, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in South Melbourne by pick-up date relative to the average
2.9
1.4
0
2.6 times in January
Jan
1.7 times in February
Feb
1.3 times in March
Mar
0.4 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
0.9 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in South Melbourne?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in January, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in South Melbourne
11
6
0
2 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
10 days in April
Apr
2 days in May
May
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Avis, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $31 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 0 | Small car |
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Mazda CX3 | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Avis | Toyota C-HR | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 0 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in South Melbourne
10
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
June
Happiest customers drive
Mitsubishi ASX
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Nov 2, 2022
Gabrielle J.
Toyota Yaris
I travelled up to Beechworth & Bright in Victoria from Melbourne. Although it was wet most of the time it was very enjoyable. I hadn't been there before. Fabulous Pizza & Salad at Bridge Road Brewery in Beechworth.
Plenty of great coffee in the area also.
Jan 14, 2022
Steven B.
Mitsubishi Outlander
Ballarat, Bendigo, Beechworth and Yarra Valley. All wonderful places to visit.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$49
Lowest daily price
$31
Total cars available
14
Top 5 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2026
SIXT
1 location
8.8
Excellent
12 reviews
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.2
$41–$90
per day
Most popular location
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
Thrifty
1 location
8.7
Excellent
11 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$41–$90
per day
Most popular location
124 Thistlethwaite St
Hertz
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$41–$90
per day
Most popular location
124 Thistlethwaite St
Avis
1 location
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$31–$177
per day
Most popular location
225 Ingles Street
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
$31–$177
per day
Most popular location
124 Thistlethwaite St
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