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Cheap Car Hire in South Yarra, Melbourne

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South Yarra, Melbourne car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South Yarra. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 July 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

R1 009

Cheapest price per day

R419

Cheapflights insights for South Yarra car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South Yarra, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

To get the best deal on car hire in South Yarra, book about 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R448, which is about 759% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in South Yarra?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Yarra is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Yarra is June, when you can expect to pay R556/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Yarra is August (R1 220/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

R825

February

R735

March

R879

April

R1 058

May

R771

June

R556

July

R1 112

August

R1 220

September

R1 040

October

R1 112

November

R915

December

R1 004

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

Both Firefly and Thrifty have 2 locations in South Yarra, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top rental agencies in South Yarra, Melbourne

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

Firefly

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Dollar

10,0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,3

Value

8,0

Budget

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,3

Comfort

9,3

Overall

8,6

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,2

Hertz

8,5
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,7

Comfort

9,2

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

8,0

Thrifty

6,3
Okay
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,3

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,5

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,3

Value

6,6

keddy by Europcar

1 location

Sunnycars

1 location

South Yarra Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Yarra, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at South Yarra?

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

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