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Discover car hire in St Kilda, and let your wheels take you on an adventure or help you easily complete your tasks (like moving house).
Visit top attractions like St Kilda Beach and Luna Park at your own pace in a comfortable SUV. Or why not make an entrance at a special event with a supercar? You'll find many different vehicles to suit a variety of occasions on Turo.
Booking your car hire is easy with Turo. Simply enter your travel dates and choose from a wide range of vehicles in or nearby St Kilda on the Turo app. You'll find short and long-term hire at great value, and you can even request custom delivery to any location. Don't forget to select handy extras like GPS systems and child seats for convenience.
Enter a date and location in St Kilda (or beyond) and browse thousands of cars shared by local hosts.
Book on the Turo app or online, choose a protection plan, and say hi to your host! Cancel for free up to 24 hours before your trip, and get discounts if you book early or for a longer duration!
Have the car delivered or pick it up from your host. Check in with the app, grab the keys, and hit the roads of Melbourne!
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Just seven kilometres from Melbourne, St Kilda is a picturesque bayside suburb with many attractions. Famed for its long stretches of sandy beaches, festivals, and hip entertainment venues, you'll find plenty to do whether you'd like to dive into Melbourne's urban culture or seek some outdoor adventure.
Book the perfect carWith 700 meters of sand and beautiful views of Port Phillip Bay, it's easy to see why St Kilda Beach is one of the main attractions in this bustling suburb. Apart from soaking up the sun or swimming. sunbathing, you can also do water sports such as kayaking and SUP.
Take a leisurely walk along this historic landmark to enjoy stunning views of Port Phillip Bay and Melbourne CBD. If you come by at dusk, you can also see Little Penguins head to shore as they return to their nests on the breakwater.
This historic theme park features thrilling rides that cater to the whole family including popular ones like the Great Scenic Railway roller coaster and the Sky Rider Ferris Wheel. Don't forget to snap a photo at Luna Park's famous smiling face entrance!
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Find deals on all kinds of drives in St Kilda and throughout Australia - from the everyday to the extraordinary - complete with a better, more convenient experience versus St Kilda car rental companies. Find the perfect vehicle for your budget.
Cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before your St Kilda trip starts. Because life happens and it helps to be flexible when it does.
Get your car delivered right to you or wherever you’re going. Many hosts offer delivery to custom locations or popular points of interest in St Kilda, like airports, train stations, and hotels.
For a hassle-free trip around St Kilda (and the rest of Victoria) in your car hire, follow these top driving rules and tips.
Here are the top Melbourne road rules and driving tips to know:
- Side of the road: In St Kilda and the rest of Australia, you need to drive on the left side of the road.
- Speed limit: Speed limits are typically 60 km/h in residential areas and up to 100 km/h on highways.
- BAC limit: Full licence drivers must not exceed 0.05% Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) while operating a vehicle.
- Hook turns: Many intersections in Melbourne CBD do not have dedicated right turn lanes. So you'll need to do a hook turn instead. This involves keeping to the left lane and ensuring it's all clear on the right lane before turning right. Make sure you know how to properly execute a hook turn prior to driving around Melbourne.
- Wildlife: You most likely won't encounter animals on the road in St Kilda and other areas within Melbourne's metropolitan area. However, it's common to see kangaroos and other wild animals on the road in rural parts of Victoria.
- Road conditions: The road condition in St Kilda and the wider Melbourne metropolitan area is generally quite good. However, there are unsealed gravel or dirt roads in rural parts of Victoria.
- Weather: Melbourne weather is notoriously unpredictable. So do check the local weather forecast before heading out on each trip. You might encounter strong winds and hail during the winter season.
- Car seats: In Victoria, children under 7 years old must be seated in an appropriate child restraint for their age.
St Kilda is a bustling suburb. So you'll likely see some congestion on the roads during the morning and evening rush hour. Main roads like Fitzroy Street, St. Kilda Road, and Acland Street will get particularly busy, so it's best to avoid them if you can during this period.
There are toll roads around the Melbourne metropolitan area, and you can find a toll road map and rates on the Linkt website.
You'll find mostly street parking in the St Kilda area. If you prefer secure garage parking, there's Acland Court Parking and Greenco Parking.
There are plenty of petrol stations around St Kilda from different brands, which you can find on Google Maps. There are also several EV chargers in the area.
It's best to hire a car in St Kilda if you'd like to easily access attractions and plan your own itinerary.
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To book a car on Turo in St Kilda, you must create a Turo account, be 21 years old or older, have a valid driver’s licence, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s licence and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for every future road trip, business trip, and family holiday!
Forget about making the trek to car rentals far away from you. Book on Turo and choose from multiple car hire locations in St Kilda near you.
Hosts set their own drop-off/pick-up areas, and you can even request custom delivery to any location you choose.
The following nearby locations are just some of the places where you can pick up your hire vehicle:
- Melbourne CBD
- Carlton
- Southbank
- South Yarra
- Richmond
- Melbourne Airport
From compact cars for zipping around town to SUVs for an epic road trip, you'll find all kinds of rides on Turo. Here are just some of the available types:
Electric cars: Reduce your carbon footprint, drive long distances on a single charge, and forget about paying for fuel with electric cars like the BMW i3.
7 seater, minivan, and people mover hire: Transport large groups of people comfortably and cost-effectively with ample passenger and luggage space in cars like the Honda Odyssey.
Sports cars: Enjoy the thrill of fast acceleration and tight cornering with a sports car hire like the Subaru WRX.
Vintage cars: Appreciate classic designs from a bygone era and add a touch of elegance to any special event with vintage cars like a Holden Torana.
Exotic and luxury car hire: Enjoy the highest levels of motoring performance, luxury, and comfort with exotic supercars like the Aston Martin DBS or executive sedans like the Mercedes S-Class.
Van hire: Transport bulky items easily and safely when you hire a van with plenty of cargo room at the back.
Ute hire: Tackle tough chores with a ute like the Ford Ranger that can hold furniture or large items with its spacious cargo beds.
Convertibles: Feel the wind in your hair while driving around town or along a scenic route when you book a convertible car hire.
SUV hire: For the best mix of sportiness, comfort, and spaciousness, hire an SUV like the Toyota RAV4 or Jeep Compass.
4WDs: Easily navigate difficult terrain on your road trip when you hire a 4WD like the Jeep Wrangler.
Compact and small cars: Small cars like the compact Ford Focus aren't just great for moving around tight city streets. You'll get greater fuel economy too with their lightweight construction and smaller engines.
From luxury cars for special events to family-friendly SUVs for road trips, you'll find all kinds of vehicles ready for hire and pick up in St Kilda.
Holiday car hire: Explore St Kilda and beyond without relying on public transport or taxis. Rent an SUV or any vehicle of your choice and you'll be on your way to setting your own itinerary and discovering the area at your own pace.
Long-term car hire: Save money on expensive fees that come with short-term rental agreements when you hire a car for a longer period. When you're done, simply return it without having to worry about vehicle maintenance.
Formal car hire: How about a plush executive sedan like the Lexus LS to arrive in comfort and style for your formal event? Or why not make a real statement with an exotic supercar like a Ferrari?
Wedding car hire: Whether you need a spacious cars van to transport multiple bridesmaids and groomsmen or a vintage car to make your big day even more special, you'll find all kinds of wedding vehicles on Turo.
Why stop at Melbourne's inner city suburbs when you can explore the surrounding areas? Here are the top day trips not to miss.
Grampians National Park
Located around 250 km west of Melbourne, you'll find the scenic Mackenzie Falls, Pinnacle Lookout, and a host of other natural attractions at this stunning national park. While you're here you can also choose from many outdoor activities like hiking and mountain biking.
Mount Dandenong
Just an hour's drive from Melbourne, treat yourself to stunning city skyline views when you arrive at the SkyHigh Scenic Lookout. You can also enjoy a scenic drive through winding roads, stop by the numerous walking trails, and sip barista-made coffees at quaint cafes on the way up.
Yarra Valley
This world-renowned wine region has over 80 vineyards offering tastings and tours. While you're here, enjoy unique culinary delights at one of the many renowned restaurants in the area. And for a truly unique experience, take a hot air balloon ride over the rolling hills of Yarra Valley.
No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.
When booking a car in Australia, you’ll also choose between the Premier (if available), Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes varying limits on financial responsibility for damage to a host’s vehicle. All trips include up to $20,000,000 (per event) in legal liability protection. Legal liability protection protects against damage to other people’s property and death or bodily injury (where the legal liability is not covered or capable of being covered by any statutory or compulsory scheme) as a result of an accident involving the vehicle. All protection is provided by Turo Travels Mutual.*
On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promotions, discounts, and deals on car hire in St Kilda!
Additionally, frequent travellers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totalling 10 days in a 90-day period!**
Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.
See more about promotions & discountsSome hosts offer car hire with unlimited KMs; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.
You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a cancellation fee.
In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.
Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.
No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.
There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add any additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.
To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.
The cost of hiring a car in St Kilda or Melbourne Airport depends on several factors. This includes car type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected (for example, some hosts charge a fee if you want to pick up your car from a custom location like your accommodation). Look out for car hire discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.
Yes, long-term car hire is available in St Kilda on Turo. You can find booking periods from a few weeks to even a couple of months.
No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Melbourne. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.
The minimum age to rent a car in Melbourne on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subjected to an extra cost of $15/day (a.k.a the Young Driver Surcharge). Plus, if you're looking to hire certain vehicle classes, you must be 25 or older to book a Deluxe Class vehicle, and 30 or older to book a Super Deluxe Class vehicle.
* The guest protection plans offer discretionary protection (protection) issued by Turo Travels Mutual Limited (the Mutual). The plans are offered and distributed on behalf of the Mutual by Turo Australia Pty Ltd and Turo Inc., who are both authorised representatives of Picnic Licensing Pty Ltd (AFSL No 532540). Discretionary risk protection is not insurance. Relevantly, the Board of the Mutual has absolute discretion to accept or reject a member’s claim.
Review the Guest Product Disclosure Statement for more information.
The Board’s discretion will be exercised fairly and consistently, and with all due consideration to the merits and circumstances of each claim and the terms and conditions set out in the Guest PDS.