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South Melbourne Downtown, South Melbourne, Australia
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Driver's country of residence is
United States of America (USA)
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Cheapest car rental rates

Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
1
$24.28
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
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Unlimited mileage
Pay part now

Mazda CX3

or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
A/C
5
6
$32.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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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Subaru Crosstrek

or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
3
$27.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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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Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
2
$26.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
A/C
5
4
$30.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
5
$30.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now

Toyota RAV4

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
7
$32.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now

Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
8
$35.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
9
$36.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
10
$36.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
11
$37.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla Sedan

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
12
$38.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Electric

Polestar 2

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
13
$38.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mazda CX-3

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
14
$39.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
15
$39.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Mazda CX-3

or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
16
$40.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Mazda CX-5

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
17
$43.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Mazda CX5

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
18
$44.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive

Kia Sportage

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
19
$45.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
Online check-in

Kia Sportage

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
20
$46.37
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Audi Q3

or similar Compact Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
21
$51.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Ford Mustang

or similar Full-size
Automatic
2
A/C
2
22
$51.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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All-wheel drive

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
23
$52.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Toyota RAV4

or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
24
$52.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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4x4

Ford Ranger

or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
25
$60.34
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
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4x4

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
26
$61.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Toyota Kluger

or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
27
$85.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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

Toyota Highlander

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
28
$89.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.7
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Online check-in

Toyota Highlander

or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
29
$91.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now

Kia Carnival

or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
A/C
5
30
$99.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Very Good
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
All-wheel drive
Online check-in

Audi Q5

or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
31
$100.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
All-wheel drive
Online check-in

Land Rover Defender

or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
32
$102.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne Downtown
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 04:39 on 20/07/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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Table of contents
Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 locations near South Melbourne DowntownMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Downtown South Melbourne and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 5 suppliers in Downtown South Melbourne in 2026Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$57 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%

Top 20 locations near South Melbourne Downtown

  1. South Melbournefrom $29.68 per day
    0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
  2. Melbourne Southbankfrom $35.93 per day
    1 km / 0.62 miles away
  3. Melbourne Central Business Districtfrom $35.88 per day
    2.5 km / 1.55 miles away
  4. Melbourne (Downtown)from $28.46 per day
    2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
  5. Melbourne South Yarrafrom $38.13 per day
    4 km / 2.49 miles away
  6. Melbourne St Kildafrom $31.82 per day
    4.4 km / 2.73 miles away
  7. Melbourne Richmondfrom $26.70 per day
    4.9 km / 3.04 miles away
  8. Melbourne Footscrayfrom $29.75 per day
    5.4 km / 3.36 miles away
  9. Melbourne Maribyrnongfrom $34.14 per day
    8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
  10. Melbourne Brightonfrom $31.39 per day
    8.6 km / 5.34 miles away
  11. Melbourne Gardenvalefrom $34.14 per day
    8.9 km / 5.53 miles away
  12. Melbourne Prestonfrom $30.43 per day
    9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
  13. Melbourne Glen Irisfrom $39.28 per day
    9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
  14. Melbourne Coburgfrom $28.19 per day
    10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
  15. Melbourne Altona Northfrom $51.72 per day
    10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
  16. Essendon Fields Airportfrom $44.28 per day
    12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
  17. Melbourne Sunshinefrom $30.17 per day
    12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
  18. Melbourne Bentleigh Eastfrom $34.14 per day
    13.3 km / 8.26 miles away
  19. Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $29.98 per day
    15.5 km / 9.63 miles away
  20. Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $28.61 per day
    15.6 km / 9.69 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
SIXT
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
B
Thrifty
124 Thistlethwaite St
C
Avis
225 Ingles Street
D
Hertz
124 Thistlethwaite St
E
Firefly
124 Thistlethwaite St

When to book in Downtown South Melbourne and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown South Melbourne?

The cost of renting a car in Downtown 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 monthNovember Most expensive month February
Average price $36 A good deal $58 Cheapest supplier SIXT Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Downtown South Melbourne
$84
$42
$0

$51

in January

Jan

$77

in February

Feb

$50

in March

Mar

$50

in April

Apr

$54

in May

May

$38

in June

Jun

$46

in July

Jul

$39

in August

Aug

$34

in September

Sep
Oct

$33

in November

Nov

$57

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown South Melbourne is November — when rental costs average $33.17 per day. This is 7% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $76.75 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 Downtown South Melbourne?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown South Melbourne, travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in April.

Monthly searches in Downtown South Melbourne by pick-up date relative to the average
2.6
1.3
0

2.1 times in January

Jan

1.4 times in February

Feb

Same as average in March

Mar

0.3 times in April

Apr

Same as average in May

May

0.3 times in June

Jun

2.4 times in July

Jul

Same as average in August

Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep
Oct

0.3 times in November

Nov

0.7 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown South Melbourne?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 10 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days in Downtown 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

6 days in May

May

9 days in June

Jun

3 days in July

Jul

4 days in August

Aug

4 days in September

Sep
Oct

4 days in November

Nov

8 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersSIXT, Avis, Thrifty
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars
🤑 Lowest price$34 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierSIXT

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$57
Lowest daily price
$34
Total cars available
58

Top 5 suppliers in Downtown South Melbourne in 2026

SIXT
SIXT
8.8
Very Good
12 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$34–$61
per day
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
+61396997577
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
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
11 ratings
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
9.0
$50–$148
per day
124 Thistlethwaite St
0392766690
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
Avis
Avis
8.5
Very Good
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
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$83–$130
per day
225 Ingles Street
136333
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
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
9.0
$51–$151
per day
124 Thistlethwaite St
0392766690
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
Firefly
Firefly
8.3
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
8.5
Car condition
8.5
$51–$151
per day
124 Thistlethwaite St
0392766690
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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Highly recommended by our customers

Best price
Best price, simple process. Excellent.
Yngrid Castillo,
Jul 21, 2026
free cancellation and you can apply a…
free cancellation and you can apply a credit to your next booking
Mark Danczak,
Jul 21, 2026
Very good and fast service
Very good and fast service. This is the second time l've used it.
Tatiana Pakin,
Jul 21, 2026
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Rachel de Jong,
Jul 21, 2026
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Very quick!
Gordon Williamson,
Jul 21, 2026
Easy process to understand
Easy process to understand
Jan Blazek,
Jul 21, 2026
Very smooth process so far
Very smooth process so far
Blair Sheppard,
Jul 21, 2026
good service
Quick response
Lilia Zaretskaia,
Jul 21, 2026
Very good overview and easy to use
Very good overview and easy to use
Peter Thorup,
Jul 21, 2026
quick and easy
quick and easy
Richard von Heydenreich,
Jul 21, 2026
Good price
On-line app easy to use
Lyne Facette,
Jul 20, 2026
Great website to reserve cars.
Great website to reserve cars.
Eric Scheir,
Jul 20, 2026
Excellent book
Excellent book
Elimelech Steinmetz,
Jul 20, 2026
Great service very competative and easy to use
Great service very competative
T Sloan,
Jul 20, 2026
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
S Savvides,
Jul 20, 2026
Picked car up at La Rochelle airport I…
Picked car up at La Rochelle airport I had to change the car size at the last minute...
John Ryan,
Jul 20, 2026
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