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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
0
A/C
5
$46.14
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
Pay part now
Mazda CX3
or similar Compact Monospace
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$49.31
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
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$34.22
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
0
A/C
5
$48.23
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
Pay part now
Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$43.33
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$45.49
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Kia Cerato
or similar Standard
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$49.31
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
Pay part now
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$49.98
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Subaru Crosstrek
or similar Intermediate Crossover
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$56.42
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
$56.42
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Standard
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$57.12
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$59.03
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
Pay part now
Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$60.38
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
Pay part now
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$67.92
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
$67.92
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
$105.30
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
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
3
A/C
4
$122.70
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
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Showing 9 out of 17 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:20 on 16/03/26. 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 locations near South Melbourne Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown South Melbourne and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Downtown 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
$46 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%
Top 20 locations near South Melbourne Downtown
- South Melbournefrom $26.19 per day0.1 km / 0.06 miles away
- Melbourne Southbankfrom $34.22 per day1 km / 0.62 miles away
- Melbourne Central Business Districtfrom $57.23 per day2.5 km / 1.55 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $35.00 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles away
- Melbourne South Yarrafrom $28.11 per day4 km / 2.49 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $36.34 per day4.4 km / 2.73 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $40.74 per day4.9 km / 3.04 miles away
- Melbourne Footscrayfrom $40.82 per day5.4 km / 3.36 miles away
- Melbourne Maribyrnongfrom $48.40 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Melbourne Brightonfrom $25.55 per day8.6 km / 5.34 miles away
- Melbourne Gardenvalefrom $49.79 per day8.9 km / 5.53 miles away
- Melbourne Prestonfrom $38.53 per day9.9 km / 6.15 miles away
- Melbourne Coburgfrom $32.63 per day10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
- Melbourne Altona Northfrom $51.31 per day10.2 km / 6.34 miles away
- Essendon Fields Airportfrom $38.15 per day12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
- Melbourne Sunshinefrom $41.37 per day12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
- Melbourne Bentleigh Eastfrom $48.40 per day13.3 km / 8.26 miles away
- Melbourne Moorabbinfrom $23.72 per day15.5 km / 9.63 miles away
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $33.91 per day15.6 km / 9.69 miles away
- Derrimut Downtown16.3 km / 10.13 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street
B
Thrifty
124 Thistlethwaite St
C
Hertz
124 Thistlethwaite St
D
Avis
225 Ingles Street
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 $59 | A good deal $32 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown South Melbourne
$85
$43
$0
$52
in January
Jan
$77
in February
Feb
$57
in March
Mar
$38
in April
Apr
$69
in May
May
Jun
$74
in July
Jul
$35
in August
Aug
$35
in September
Sep
Oct
$33
in November
Nov
$58
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown South Melbourne is November — when rental costs average $33.43 per day. This is 44% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in February (when prices average $77.35 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 January, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Downtown South Melbourne by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0
2.3 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
2.3 times in March
Mar
0.4 times in April
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
0.8 times in August
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
0.8 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 December the average rental period is 8 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown South Melbourne
9
4
0
2 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
5 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
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT, Avis, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $27 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Mazda CX3 | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 0 | Small car |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| SIXT | Nissan Juke | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 0 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$46
Lowest daily price
$27
Total cars available
19
Top 5 suppliers in Downtown South Melbourne in 2026
SIXT
8.8
Excellent
12 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$27–$95
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
8.7
Excellent
11 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$27–$95
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
Hertz
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
9.1
$27–$95
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
Avis
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
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
$40–$108
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
Firefly
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$40–$108
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
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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