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Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
0
A/C
5
£21.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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 Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£24.53£25.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Subaru Crosstrek
or similar Intermediate Crossover
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
£25.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Low deposit
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
0
A/C
5
£24.43
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
£23.67£24.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Electric
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Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£25.14£26.46
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Nissan Juke
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
1
A/C
5
£25.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£27.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
2
A/C
5
£27.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£28.03£29.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
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Unlimited mileage
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
£29.08£30.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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
This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£30.54£32.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
£34.90£36.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
2
A/C
5
£68.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Ford Mustang
or similar Full-size
Automatic
2
1
A/C
2
£74.87£78.81
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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
3
A/C
5
£77.31
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
£83.19£87.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Online check-in
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
3
A/C
5
£86.36£90.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
£95.00£100.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Drop-off information
South Melbourne
124 Thistlethwaite St
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
4
A/C
5
£102.00£107.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
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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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:57 on 06/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 15 locations near South Melbourne
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in South Melbourne and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£40 per day
Average car hire length
4 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h
or
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£0.92 per litre or £3.48 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.80 per litre or £3.03 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.09 per litre or £4.13 per gallon
Score
9.0 / 10
Top 15 locations near South Melbourne
- Melbourne (Downtown)starting at £28.53 per day2.7 km / 1.68 miles
- Melbourne Claytonstarting at £20.56 per day18.4 km / 11.43 miles
- Melbourne Airportstarting at £14.21 per day20.1 km / 12.49 miles
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingstarting at £21.50 per day20.9 km / 12.99 miles
- Canberra Airportstarting at £30.83 per day471.6 km / 293.04 miles
- Adelaide Airportstarting at £14.58 per day658.1 km / 408.92 miles
- Sydney Penrithstarting at £18.56 per day688.2 km / 427.63 miles
- Sydney St Mary'sstarting at £26.06 per day692 km / 429.99 miles
- Sydney Parramattastarting at £26.63 per day704.2 km / 437.57 miles
- Sydney Airportstarting at £15.46 per day708 km / 439.93 miles
- Sydney Castle Hillstarting at £26.63 per day710.7 km / 441.61 miles
- Sydney Artarmonstarting at £30.89 per day718.1 km / 446.21 miles
- Alice Springs Airportstarting at £27.11 per day1,879.7 km / 1,167.99 miles
- Perth Fremantlestarting at £19.95 per day2,724.7 km / 1,693.05 miles
- Darwin Airportstarting at £17.24 per day3,152.6 km / 1,958.93 miles
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?
In which month is car hire in South Melbourne the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in South Melbourne fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month November | ||
| Average price £28 | A good deal £27 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in South Melbourne
£63
£31
£0
£55
in January
Jan
Feb
£43
in March
Mar
Apr
£35
in May
May
Jun
£30
in July
Jul
Aug
£30
in September
Sep
£29
in October
Oct
£57
in November
Nov
£55
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in South Melbourne is October — when the average price for a hire is £28.98 per day. This is < 1% less than the yearly average and 49% less than hiring a car in November (when the average price is £57.00 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in South Melbourne?
Given the number of users searching for a car in South Melbourne, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in March in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in South Melbourne Compared to the Yearly Average
2.1
1
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
Feb
1.9 times in March
Mar
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
1.4 times in November
Nov
1.9 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in South Melbourne?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in March the average hire period is 9 days, while in July, the average hire period is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in South Melbourne
10
5
0
4 days in January
Jan
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
Apr
4 days in May
May
Jun
3 days in July
Jul
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, People Carriers, Small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £19 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW Tiguan | 4 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 4 | 1 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 0 | Small car |
| SIXT | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | 1 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris Cross | 5 | 0 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
£40
Lowest daily price
£19
Total cars available
40
Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2025
SIXT
8.7
Excellent
5 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
£19 - £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
8.5
Excellent
11 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
£42 - £88
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
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