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Cheap Car Hire in South Melbourne, Melbourne

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South Melbourne, Melbourne car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Melbourne. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 26 July 2026.

Most popular company

keddy by Europcar

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

R576

Cheapest price per day

R576
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What is the best car rental company in South Melbourne?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Melbourne is Budget (rated 8.6/10). Dollar (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Dollar
Dollar
8.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.2
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Melbourne?

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Melbourne is January, when you can expect to pay R505/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Melbourne is December (R3 179/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R505

February

R698

March

R892

April

R807

May

R589

June

R2 187

July

R572

August

R908

September

R1 093

October

R959

November

R555

December

R3 179

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Top rental agencies in South Melbourne, Melbourne

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in South Melbourne, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Budget

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

9,5

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

7,0

Sixt

7,2
Good
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,9

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

6,4

Europcar

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,2

Overall

6,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Prestige Rentals

1 location
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Red Spot

1 location
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South Melbourne Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Melbourne, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 26 July 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at South Melbourne?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at South Melbourne for a month is certainly possible.

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