Car rentals in South Melbourne, Melbourne

The most popular type of cars to rent in South Melbourne are Intermediate cars. This type of car costs $35 per day on average. 50% of users prefer to rent Intermediate cars in South Melbourne due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

Flemington has the cheapest car rentals in Melbourne. Our users found that Alpha offers the cheapest rental car deals in the city at $20/day on average. Melbourne CBD is the next cheapest neighborhood for car rentals. Here you can find average daily rental prices from Europcar for $27/day.

Prices for cars in South Melbourne are updated daily.

As of May 2026, there are 14 operators available to choose from for cars in South Melbourne.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including South Melbourne. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

When renting a car in South Melbourne, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.