Car hire in South-melbourne

To book a car on Turo in South Melbourne, 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!

Pick up your Turo car rental from these conveniently located areas in South Melbourne and beyond — or simply have your car hire in South Melbourne delivered right to you with our drop-off service. 

- Port Melbourne
- Southbank
- Albert Park
- Middle Park
- Docklands
- St Kilda
- St Kilda West
- Melbourne
- South Yarra
- Carlton
- South Wharf
- Melbourne Airport

Find your perfect car on Turo with an extensive range of rental cars and vehicles. Whether you’re on business or plan to visit the sights, discover the best car hire for your budget and travel needs.

- People mover or 7-seaters: Great for families, these large vehicles have third-row seating and cargo space. Popular models include the Kia Carnival and Toyota Tarago.
- SUVs: For comfort and versatility, an SUV is a top choice. Look for models like the Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson or Skoda Karoq.
- Small cars: Fuel-efficient options include the Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz or Hyundai i30. Ideal for solo or budget travellers and has easy parking.
- Van rental: Perfect for trade use or recreational transport, try the Classic Renault Trafic and Mercedes Sprinter.
- Ute rental: Great for transporting gear like tools, bikes or equipment. Models like the Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max and Toyota Hilux are commonly available.
- Commercial vehicles: Larger vans are perfect for tradespeople, and they include the Mitsubishi Delica, Toyota Hiace, or the Volkswagen Transporter.
- Classic/vintage car: For special occasions, rent restored classics like Chevy Bel Airs or 1920's Fords.

Whether you’re exploring on holiday, in need of long-term wheels, attending a formal event or tying the knot, Turo has the perfect car hire in South Melbourne for any occasion.

Holiday car hire: Hit the road to discover Melbourne's coastlines, wineries, hinterlands, and beyond. Flexible rental periods mean you can explore at your own pace, at the right budget.

Long-term car hire: For work commutes, relocations or extended stays, find the best long-term car rental deals on Turo with discounts when you make a reservation in advance.

Formal car hire: Find the perfect car rental for galas, fundraising balls or high-profile events on Turo. Make a grand entrance with luxury vehicles like Jaguars, Maseratis and Corvettes.

Wedding car hire: Say “I do!” in style with Turo. Choose from a range of luxury, modern or vintage cars to suit any wedding theme and make unforgettable memories.

South Melbourne makes an excellent base to discover the diverse neighbourhoods and attractions that make Melbourne such a vibrant and dynamic city. Here are three exciting day trip ideas to try with your rental car:

Yarra Valley

An easy hour's drive out, this wine region is an absolute must visit. Spend the day hopping between family owned wineries, sampling award winning vintages and delicious local produce. Stop in Healesville to browse artisan shops and galleries, or hike up into the Dandenong Ranges for stunning panoramic views.

Williamstown & Altona

Head west from South Melbourne and you'll stumble on these seaside suburbs. Wander the historic Williamstown waterfront with its beautiful old buildings and fresh seafood by the bay. Then cruise over to Altona to stroll along the quiet beaches with killer views back towards the Melbourne skyline.

Ballarat & Sovereign Hill

Drive up to Ballarat, where you can step into the 1850s gold rush era at the open air Sovereign Hill museum. It's a living, breathing 19th century town complete with horse drawn carriages, costumed characters — the whole nine yards. Visit the stunning Ballarat Botanical Gardens while you're at it.

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 South Melbourne!

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.

Some 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 South Melbourne and nearby areas depends on several factors. This includes car type, booking length, extras, and any delivery options selected. For cheap car rental in South Melbourne, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.

Absolutely! Booking a long term car rental through Turo is easy, and our local hosts offer a wide range of vehicles to choose from. Score great discounts for a cheap car hire in South Melbourne when you book your long term rental in advance.

No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in South Melbourne. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.