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South Wharf, Melbourne car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Wharf. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 December 2025.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

R1 149

Cheapest price per day

R466
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Cheapflights insights for South Wharf car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car in South Wharf?

Book your car hire in South Wharf 77 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R731/day on average when booked 77 days ahead, which saves you 1 341% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South Wharf?

In South Wharf, the most affordable car hire company right now is Hertz, offering prices from just R465,77/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R503,33/day.

What is the best car rental company in South Wharf?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Wharf is Budget (rated 8.6/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.0
Sixt
Sixt
7.2

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Wharf is June, when you can expect to pay R663/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Wharf is December (R1 105/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

R918

February

R850

March

R884

April

R986

May

R765

June

R663

July

R867

August

R782

September

R765

October

R918

November

R833

December

R1 105

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Wharf?

Thrifty has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in South Wharf at 1.

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Top rental agencies in South Wharf, Melbourne

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

Budget

8,6
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

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

Alamo

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

7,3

Thrifty

6,3
Okay
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,6

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

6,0

South Wharf Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Wharf, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 December 2025.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at South Wharf.

Car hires by fuel type in South Wharf

Browse car hires by fuel type in South Wharf. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Wharf. Deals were last updated on 11 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South Wharf. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R48+).

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Electric

R49+

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Hybrid

R48+

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