Car Rental in South Melbourne

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South Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Standard
Kia Cerato or similar
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$50.62 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$63.08 per day
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$65.38 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or similar
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$67.01 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$81.03 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$142.98 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 7
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$195.04 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:33 PM on 3/11/25. 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
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$89 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
9.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.18 per liter or $4.46 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.39 per liter or $5.27 per gallon

Top 20 locations near South Melbourne

  1. Downtown from $28.90 per day
    2.7 km / 1.7 miles away
  2. Melbourne St Kilda from $57.50 per day
    4.3 km / 2.7 miles away
  3. Melbourne Richmond from $46.49 per day
    4.8 km / 3 miles away
  4. Melbourne Brighton from $45.84 per day
    8.5 km / 5.3 miles away
  5. Melbourne Moorabbin from $34.26 per day
    15.4 km / 9.6 miles away
  6. Melbourne Tullamarine from $53.59 per day
    15.7 km / 9.8 miles away
  7. Melbourne Airport from $30.87 per day
    20.1 km / 12.5 miles away
  8. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing from $43.86 per day
    20.9 km / 13 miles away
  9. Melbourne Dandenong from $35.40 per day
    28.5 km / 17.7 miles away
  10. Melbourne Bayswater from $36.29 per day
    29.3 km / 18.2 miles away
  11. Melbourne Frankston from $35.70 per day
    37.9 km / 23.5 miles away
  12. Avalon Airport from $54.30 per day
    48.1 km / 29.9 miles away
  13. Bendigo Epsom
    137.4 km / 85.4 miles away
  14. Albury Airport from $46.12 per day
    265.1 km / 164.7 miles away
  15. Wagga Wagga Airport from $37.69 per day
    372.4 km / 231.4 miles away
  16. Devonport Airport from $74.54 per day
    392.2 km / 243.7 miles away
  17. Griffith Airport from $48.71 per day
    410.7 km / 255.2 miles away
  18. Launceston Airport from $43.81 per day
    455.9 km / 283.3 miles away
  19. Canberra Airport from $38.63 per day
    471.6 km / 293 miles away
  20. Mildura Airport from $46.55 per day
    476.3 km / 296 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in South Melbourne?

The cost of renting a car in 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.
Average rental costs per day in South Melbourne
$68.73
January
February
$49.28
March
$43.61
April
May
$44.53
June
$77.23
July
August
$53.26
September
$61.34
October
$74.56
November
$68.37
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in South Melbourne is April — when rental costs average $43.61 per day. This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $77.23 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.

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

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in April the average rental period is 9 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days in South Melbourne
4
January
February
5
March
9
April
May
6
June
2
July
August
2
September
1
October
6
November
3
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in South Melbourne?

Based on how many users search for a car in in South Melbourne, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches in South Melbourne by pick-up date relative to the average
87%
January
February
174%
March
116%
April
May
29%
June
58%
July
August
87%
September
29%
October
116%
November
203%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers SIXT, Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Vans, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $51 per day
Cheapest supplier SIXT

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
SIXT Toyota Yaris 5 0 Small cars
SIXT VW Tiguan 4 2 SUVs
SIXT Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Toyota RAV4 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Toyota Kluger 4 1 SUVs
Thrifty Kia Carnival 5 3 Vans
SIXT Kia Rio 4 2 Medium cars
SIXT Kia Carnival 5 3 Vans

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Australia
Toyota Corolla
3/23/22
Drove down the Great Ocean Road - excellent trip.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.5 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
8.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$89.47
Lowest daily price
$50.62
Total cars available
16

Top 2 suppliers in South Melbourne in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 5 reviews
+61398263693
423-425 Malvern Rd, South Yarra VIC 3141
$51 - $79
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
Very good 8.3 / 11 reviews
+61136139
124 Thistlethwaite St
$63 - $195
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

Highly recommended by our customers

Mar 16, 2025
Easy to select and to pay
Easy to select and to pay
Rob van haaren
Mar 16, 2025
Fun in La Paz Mexico
Car was waiting for us. no hassle at pick up or drop off. Had car for 12 days added 2000 KM to it, returned it dusty and dirty and no hassles or extra cleaning fees. Roads outside lapaz (esp north to Loreta and beyond to Guerro Negre are filled with pot holes)
Steve M
Mar 16, 2025
price
good price as always
Jacek Rzepka
Mar 16, 2025
Everything is ok
The staff came to pick us up at the airport, they explained everything to us in English. When we brought the car back, they took us back to the airport, which is a 3 minute drive away.
Barbara Skvarca
Mar 16, 2025
Very simple to book...terms clearly…
Very simple to book...terms clearly legible and fre cancellation
Sinead
Mar 16, 2025
The best beder
The best beder
Michal Krasilinec
Mar 16, 2025
Overall good experience
Good price. Car was nearly new, in a very good condition. No fuss rental and return.
Dariusz Jankowski
Mar 16, 2025
Easy filters allowing me to select what…
Easy filters allowing me to select what I want not what is being pushed at you. Loved it
Dave
Mar 16, 2025
Reliable service
Reliable service. They provided fully detailed information about the rental. My friend booked a car through this service and was not asked for a credit card when leaving a deposit. I assumed the same conditions would apply to me, so I purchased insurance from Discover Cars and opted for no coverage at the same rental agency since the Discover Cars option was cheaper. At the rental agency, I noticed that my booking was slightly different from my friend's, as I didn't have the option to leave a deposit using a Visa or MasterCard debit card, while he did. It seems something has changed. I had to buy full coverage at the rental agency to rent a car without a credit card. Right before taking the car, I requested the cancellation of the full coverage I bought through Discover Cars. After a short discussion, the support specialist Atena accepted my refund request, and I received the money within minutes. Pay attention to the conditions under which you make the booking—Discover Cars describes everything really well.
Vladimir Klipert
Mar 16, 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book. Clear web site
Eran Sharon
Mar 16, 2025
excellent experience
excellent experience
Christine
Mar 16, 2025
easy booking
Liked the full coverage option. Friend highly recommends Discover Cras.
John Andrew Walker
Mar 16, 2025
great price and also website user…
great price and also website user friendly
LUDOVICO MANZELLA
Mar 15, 2025
Great value
Great value, great service. Nice clean car, helpful service agent on pick-up/drop-off. Deposit was refunded within a few days.
James P
Mar 15, 2025
Couldnt be easier
I just love how easy it is to book and the selection is great.
Van Huddleston
Mar 15, 2025
Easy & affordable
Easy, clear, affordable!
Leili Sinaei

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