Thrifty, Melbourne - South Car hire

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Thrifty - Melbourne - South Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

166 Montague Street , South Melbourne, VIC, Victoria

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

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Drop-off Instructions

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Opening Hours

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Deposit

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 43.5974275 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit(IDP) is only a translation.You must present your original driving licence with the original IDP at the counter.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

AUD 5.5/day

capped at AUD 27.5

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

AUD 19/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

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Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island, Phillip Island, Kangaroo Island

Thrifty will allow the vehicles to be taken to Bruny Island provided you pick up from certain branch. Such as Sydney Airport，Hobart Airport, Hobart City,Adelaide Downtown, Launceston Airport and Launceston City. Please confirm the surcharges with supplier. Customer should be liable for all the damage when transiting the cars. The vehicle insurance deductible may be adjusted,please consult the counter staff for details.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Rottnest Island, Fitzroy Island, Mornington Island, Mariah Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD for Toyota Corolla,Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,Ford Focus,Toyota C-hr,Suzuki Vitara,Toyota Yaris Cross,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,Cubic Metre Van,Fiat Talento,Peugeot Expert 5m3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Hyundai Grand I10,Skoda Fabia,Opel Corsa,Renault Clio,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Special,Toyota Camry Hybrid,Audi A3,Toyota Kluger Hybrid,Volvo Xc60,J Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Glx,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Ford Galaxy,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Bmw X3,Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,Volkswagen Multivan Premium Van,Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Golf,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Hyundai Grand I10,

AUD for Skoda Fabia,

AUD for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Renault Clio,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Audi A3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for J Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Glx,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan Premium Van,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Rav 4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for X4 2wd Single Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for D5 Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Virtus,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Fiat Ducato Medio,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for F Peugeot Rifter,

AUD for Skoda Superb,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Class V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for V2 Mine Equip 4wd Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Ford Falcon Xr6,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Toyota Commuter Bus,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Hyundai Grand I10,

AUD for Skoda Fabia,

AUD for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Renault Clio,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Audi A3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for J Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Glx,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan Premium Van,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Rav 4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for X4 2wd Single Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for D5 Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Virtus,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Fiat Ducato Medio,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for F Peugeot Rifter,

AUD for Skoda Superb,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Class V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for V2 Mine Equip 4wd Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Ford Falcon Xr6,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Toyota Commuter Bus,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-HR,

AUD 5500 for Suzuki Vitara,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Yaris Cross,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Fiat Talento,

AUD for Peugeot Expert 5m3,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Hyundai Grand I10,

AUD for Skoda Fabia,

AUD for Opel Corsa,

AUD 5500 for Renault Clio,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Special,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Camry Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Audi A3,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Kluger Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD 6001 for J Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Glx,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for M5 Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Ford Galaxy,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Volkswagen Multivan Premium Van,

AUD 5500 for Carnival 6 Seater,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Rav 4 Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen T-cross,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for X4 2wd Single Cab Diesel Tray,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Xcab Ute--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Bmw 1 Series,

AUD 6001 for V5 Audi Q5 Inc. Gps,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Doblo 925kg 4m3,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Volvo S60,

AUD for Mercedes Glc Coupe-diesel-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD for Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Ford Ranger-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Hiace 12 Seats,

AUD 5500 for Audi A6,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes,

AUD for 12 Pallet Curtainsider-diesel,

AUD 6001 for D5 Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Corolla Sedan Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Volkswagen Virtus,

AUD for Tray With Gate-diesel,

AUD for Mercedes Vito L1h1 5m³ O Similar,

AUD for Fiat Ducato Medio,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for F Peugeot Rifter,

AUD for Skoda Superb,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Class V,

AUD 7000 for Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for 12 Pallet Tray-diesel,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for V2 Mine Equip 4wd Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for Cab 3t Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Ford Falcon Xr6,

AUD 6001 for Tray Dual Cab-diesel--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab Tray--4wd,

AUD 7000 for Toyota Commuter Bus,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for 12 Seat Bus,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Citroen C4 Grand Picasso,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Hotels

0.7 km from SSP at Vista Apartments 6

0.8 km from NAOMI, 2BDR South Melbourne Apartment

0.8 km from Roomerang at Park Street 14

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -37.835 144.961

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.9 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 9.3
Vehicle cleanliness: 9.3
Spaciousness: 9.3
Counter staff: 7.3
Pick-up location: 9.3
Drop-off location: 9.3
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

E.KHOO
Melbourne
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, February 23, 2025
The car was clean and new. Will definitely use this service again.
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E.KHOO
Melbourne
9.3 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, February 23, 2025
Good quality cars you can get with the price you are paying. Reception staff should pay abit more attention to booking details.
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Anonymous
Melbourne
8.3 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, February 23, 2025
They didnt provide us the car model we reserve.
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Thrifty, Melbourne - South Car hire

Thrifty - Melbourne - South Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Must-not:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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