Car Hire in South Melbourne
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
RUB 2,991.62 per day
Standard
Kia Cerato or comparable
RUB 4,900.66 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
RUB 3,100.34 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or comparable
RUB 3,178.65 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
RUB 4,193.06 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or comparable
RUB 5,713.29 per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or comparable
RUB 6,134.34 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or comparable
RUB 3,744.36 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:11 on 26/06/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
RUB 4,245 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
RUB 91.60 per litre or RUB 346.76 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RUB 83.88 per litre or RUB 317.54 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RUB 108.07 per litre or RUB 409.09 per gallon
Top 15 locations near South Melbourne
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2.7 km / 1.7 miles
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18.4 km / 11.4 miles
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20.1 km / 12.5 miles
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20.9 km / 13 miles
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471.6 km / 293 miles
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658.1 km / 408.9 miles
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688.2 km / 427.6 miles
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692 km / 430 miles
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704.2 km / 437.6 miles
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708 km / 439.9 miles
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710.7 km / 441.6 miles
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718.1 km / 446.2 miles
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1,879.7 km / 1,168 miles
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2,724.7 km / 1,693.1 miles
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3,152.6 km / 1,958.9 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in South Melbourne
The best month to hire a car in South Melbourne is May — when the average price for a hire is RUB 3,690.92 per day. This is 30% less than the yearly average and 44% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is RUB 6,540.66 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in South Melbourne?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in March, the average hire length is 9 days, while in October, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days in South Melbourne
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 October.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in South Melbourne Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, People Carriers, Small cars |
| Lowest price | RUB 2,992 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | VW Tiguan | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | 0 | Small cars |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.6 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
RUB 4,244.66
Lowest daily price
RUB 2,991.62
Total cars available
31
Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2025
SIXT
+61398263693
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
RUB 4,474 - RUB 8,235
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
RUB 2,992 - RUB 10,282
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
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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 Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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