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Cheap Car Rentals in South Wharf, Melbourne from RM 173

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in South Wharf with a pick-up date of 28/4 and drop-off date of 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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South Wharf, Melbourne car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Wharf. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

RM 308

Cheapest price per day

RM 173
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Popular car types in South Wharf, Melbourne

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in South Wharf and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 6 February 2026.
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Compact

Compact

RM 359+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

RM 249+

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SUV

SUV

RM 434+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

RM 441+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 536+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

RM 239+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

RM 326+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

RM 354+

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Best South Wharf, Melbourne car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on South Wharf car rental deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 6 February 2026.
Nissan X-TrailRM 239/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail
Found 02/05/26
Honda BR-VRM 175/day
5
M
A/C
Honda BR-V
Found 02/06/26
Proton PersonaRM 173/day
2
M
A/C
Proton Persona
Found 02/06/26

Cheapflights insights for South Wharf car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in South Wharf, make your reservation 78 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 174/day – about 233% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in South Wharf?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in South Wharf?

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Wharf is June, when you can expect to pay RM 154/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Wharf is December (RM 276/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

RM 225

February

RM 221

March

RM 205

April

RM 233

May

RM 177

June

RM 154

July

RM 205

August

RM 181

September

RM 177

October

RM 213

November

RM 193

December

RM 276

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

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

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

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.6

South Wharf Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Wharf, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 February 2026.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle at South Wharf for a month is certainly possible.

  • What is the cheapest rental car in South Wharf, Melbourne?

    For RM 193 per day on average, the Subaru Crosstrek is the cheapest car rental in South Wharf, Melbourne. Renting a Subaru Crosstrek is 50% cheaper than the average cost of other car rentals in South Wharf.

  • How much is a rental car in South Wharf, Melbourne?

    RM 193 per day, on average, is how much a rental car in South Wharf, Melbourne costs. However, our users have found rentals for as low as RM 194 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in South Wharf

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Wharf. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in South Wharf. Deals were last updated on 6 February 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Wharf. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (RM 66+).

Electric

Electric

RM 66+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

RM 67+

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