Great value rental cars from South Melbourne’s most trusted car hire providers
Situated on the south bank of the Yarra River, South Melbourne is a bustling inner-city suburb of Melbourne and is only two kilometres from the CBD.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up in South Melbourne easy. With our easy-to-use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 24, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Docklands. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
17%
Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
2
17%
Kia SportageStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Budget
3
8%
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget
4
8%
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Avis
5
8%
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty
Audi A3
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Audi Q2
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 small
Europcar, Hertz
Audi Q7
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz
Audi SQ5
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Ford Everest Trend
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
4
3 small
Europcar, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
4
2 small
Europcar, Budget, Sixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
Sixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mercedes Eqa 350Electric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg 4 ExciteElectric
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg 5
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Tesla Model Y ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
Avis
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Camry Elite
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Europcar
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
7
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
Sixt
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Cupra Born EvElectric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Europcar, Budget
VW Tiguan
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$177
$177
$251
$251
28 Mar
$223
$223
$251
$251
29 Mar
$156
$156
$193
$193
30 Mar
$171
$171
$171
$171
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$197
$197
$334
$334
28 Mar
$219
$219
$305
$305
29 Mar
$228
$228
$334
$334
30 Mar
$228
$228
$305
$305
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$184
$184
$236
$236
28 Mar
$196
$196
$231
$231
29 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$112
$112
$112
$112
26 Mar
$112
$112
$112
$112
27 Mar
$214
$214
$342
$342
28 Mar
$225
$225
$299
$299
29 Mar
$104
$104
$342
$342
30 Mar
$247
$247
$299
$299
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$215
$215
$462
$462
28 Mar
$229
$229
$462
$462
29 Mar
$253
$253
$462
$462
30 Mar
$247
$247
$462
$462
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$261
$261
$354
$354
28 Mar
$260
$260
$346
$346
29 Mar
$125
$125
$354
$354
30 Mar
$260
$260
$346
$346
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$236
$236
$236
$236
28 Mar
$234
$234
$234
$234
29 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
30 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$206
$206
$283
$283
28 Mar
$264
$264
$283
$283
29 Mar
$172
$172
$245
$245
30 Mar
$189
$189
$240
$240
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$190
$190
$256
$256
28 Mar
$256
$256
$256
$256
29 Mar
$160
$160
$200
$200
30 Mar
$175
$175
$175
$175
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
26 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
27 Mar
$490
$490
$507
$507
28 Mar
$490
$490
$490
$490
29 Mar
$490
$490
$507
$507
30 Mar
$490
$490
$490
$490
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
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Car hire depots in South Melbourne are marked on the map below.
225 Ingles Street, Southbank VIC, 3207
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Lvl 1/198-200 Normanby Road, Southbank VIC, 3006
Today • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
50-54 Clarendon Street, Southbank VIC, 3006
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
124 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC, 3205
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
101-109 Thistlethwaite Street, South Melbourne VIC, 3205
Today • 8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 4:45 PM
4.95 • 4 ratings
124 Thistlethwaite St, South Melbourne VIC, 3205
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 2 ratings
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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On hiring a car in South Melbourne
Prices start at AUD $91 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $346 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Docklands.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $160 and AUD $245 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Docklands.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $490 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Docklands.
The highest-rated rental car in Docklands is Kia Carnival or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider in Docklands, based on ratings by our customers.
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in South Melbourne may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in South Melbourne and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.
Like many locations in Melbourne, parking in South Melbourne can be limited due to the number of people visiting and living in the area. That said, there is street parking available with time restrictions and prices signposted. Always check the signs before leaving your vehicle to avoid a fine.
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