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Budget Car Hire Southbank Melbourne

Nearby Locations

Melbourne Airport

Phone Number

+61 3 8592 6377 – Local Number

Business Hours

Mon to Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat to Sun : 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

24 kilometres away

Sydney Airport

Phone Number

+61 2 8355 1933 – Local Number

Business Hours

Mon to Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat to Sun : 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

873 kilometres away

Gold Coast

Phone Number

+61 7 5586 6900 – Local Number

Business Hours

Mon – Sun: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

1,646 kilometres away

Brisbane Airport

Phone Number

+61 7 3062 7439 – Local Number

Business Hours

Mon to Fri: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sat to Sun : 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

1,673 kilometres away

Sunshine Coast

Phone Number

+61 7 5370 2050 – Local Number

Business Hours

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sat and Sun: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

1,761 kilometres away

Budget Car Rental Southbank Melbourne

Are you looking for a convenient and affordable transportation option around Southbank and Melbourne? Look no further than Alpha Car Hire! Renting a car is a smart choice compared to public transportation, as it offers the best flexibility, comfort, and cost savings. With a self-drive rental, you can set your schedule, avoid the hassle of navigating public transport systems, and travel in style. Plus, with our competitive pricing and multiple booking options, renting a car has never been more convenient. Don’t be stuck on a crowded bus or train – rent a car from us and enjoy the freedom of the open road today! 

Affordable
Car Rentals

Our inexpensive pricing has never come at the expense of the quality of our rental cars.

Convenient
Locations

With our strategic locations, you can get to where you need to be when you need to be.

Reliable
Car Hire

Our commitment to service will allow us to fulfil your needs and expectations consistently.

Optional
Extras

Extras like child seats and booster seats are available to make your travel safer and more convenient.

Professional
and Friendly

Our staff is always glad to assist you in making your journey easier and more enjoyable.

Additional
Benefits

From free airport transfers to affordable add-on roadside assistance, your convenience is our priority.

Top Road Safety Tips

Cheap Car Hire Southbank

Give us a call to arrange for your car hire in Southbank, Victoria. We have a team of professional car rental experience specialists ready to help you book your car and to answer any questions you might have.

Alternatively, you may proceed with your online booking and select the “Request a Call” option for your payment type so we can get back to you and assist you with paying over the phone.

Cheap Car Rental Southbank

Your car hire in Southbank comes in a range of options to satisfy all of your transportation needs.

Places to Visit with your Car Hire in Southbank and Melbourne

This city in Victoria boasts an impressive array of cultural venues, which draws a relatively sophisticated crowd of visitors. From classical concerts to upbeat clubs, as well as designer shops and unique food finds, there’s always something for everyone in this place. And, to help you make the most out of your time spent here, we’ve set aside a list of recommendations of places to drop by during your stay.

Eureka Skydeck

Climb atop of the highest public vista in the entire Southern Hemisphere and experience a truly breathtaking view of Melbourne. Plus, the Skydeck 88, as what it’s called is the only high-rise observation deck which features a glass viewing cube projecting 3 metres out from the building.

Crowne Melbourne

This “one-stop” destination, aside from being the largest casino complex in the Southern Hemisphere, houses an impressive lineup of entertainment options and attractions. Even celebrities choose this location for it’s accommodation options, live theatre, nightclubs, bars and more than 20 restaurants. If you’re looking for high-end clothing boutiques, you’ll find yourself in the company of Hugo Boss, Louis Vuitton and Burberry, just to name a few.

National Gallery of Victoria

With an annual visitor count of 3 million people, the Victoria National Gallery is considered to be the country’s most visited museum, aside from being the biggest of its kind. Since 1861, this venue has been providing visitors with free and paid exhibits, including more than 70,000 pieces of art, created over thousands of years.

Australian Music Vault

This arts centre brings people together through remarkable experiences celebrating Australian contemporary music. Music lovers will get to explore their passions, revisit musical history and catch a glimpse of emerging trends. Visitors can also take part in making music through their active learning program, which includes onsite workshops and online resources.

Australian Music Vault

This arts centre brings people together through remarkable experiences celebrating Australian contemporary music. Music lovers will get to explore their passions, revisit musical history and catch a glimpse of emerging trends. Visitors can also take part in making music through their active learning program, which includes onsite workshops and online resources.

Explore the Area with your Car Rental

Alpha Car Hire offers a wide range of vehicles for hire, ranging from fuel efficient economy cars and compact cars, all the way to family-sized SUVs and hybrid SUVs. Plus, with our multiple payment options and seamless booking process, you’re as good as there. Book your car rental with us today! 

Phone

+61 3 8592 6377 – Local Number

Hours

Mon to Fri: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat to Sun : 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

If your flight is running late or you are looking to pick up your hire car from Brisbane Airport outside our normal business hours we can help. We’ve got special instructions that make it super easy.
Give us a call to find out more.

FAQ's

You may request a quotation and check availability without making a reservation. Complete only the first pages of the rates and reservations process. If you wish to make a reservation at this time and with these details simply continue by pressing the “Book Now” Button.

At the end of the reservation process, you will receive a “Reservation Confirmation” page with the reservation number highlighted. You will also receive a confirmation email containing the details of your reservation and collection procedure.

Extending the rental duration is possible at time of check out or during the rental itself. You will need to contact or come in person to the nearest location. The extension is subject to vehicle availability and extra payment.

Yes. Please contact our Reservations team and they will be more than happy to help. 1300 227 473 or NZ 0800 445 492

Yes, however, the person with the credit card must be on the Rental Contract as the main driver so they will need to have a current open driver’s licence written in English.

You may receive a refund of your booking fee, minus any applicable cancellation fees. We do not charge cancellation fees for bookings cancelled more than 48 hours before pickup. Otherwise, for cancellations within or less than 48 hours of pickup, a fixed $75 cancellation fee will be applicable.

We charge a full day’s fee if the vehicle is returned 2 hours beyond the drop-off time.
For example, if a full-day rental is from 8:00 am to 8:00 am the next day, and you use the vehicle from 8:00 am to 10:00 am the next day, you exceed the 2-hour limit. If you have any questions, please get in touch with our customer service team.

All vehicles are covered with 24-hour roadside assistance, provided by the relevant state automotive club. This includes all mechanical breakdowns. Roadside Assistance does not cover non-mechanical defects such as lost keys, keys locked in the vehicle, flat battery due to lights being left on etc. Costs charged can be obtained by contacting Customer Service on 1300 227 473.

All Alpha vehicles which are rented have comprehensive insurance with a standard liability that is applicable to renters that may be reduced with one of Alpha’s waiver options. For passenger vehicles (hatchbacks, sedans, family cars, SUVs, 8-seater vans and Utes) the standard liability is $4,400 for drivers over 21 years of age. For more information on our Standard Liability Protection Cover visit our Terms & Conditions.

What are the exclusions to liability waivers?

The following are not covered by the Total Protection Liability Waiver, Premium Protection Liability Waiver, or the Collision Damage Liability Waiver:

  • Reversing damage
  • Overhead damage
  • Undercarriage damage
  • Water damage
  • Hail damage
  • Negligence or Abuse

Please note that you will not have the benefit of Alpha’s insurance if the rental vehicle is driven on unsealed roads.

If you run a business with ongoing transportation needs, you know as well as anyone that handling maintenance, inventory and financing can be both an expense and a hassle. If you need to supplement your fleet for a short-term or longer term, our friendly team will happily provide a quote.

To help you explore more Victoria destinations during your holiday, you can rent a car from us if you’re looking to explore Melbourne, Melbourne CBD, South Yarra, St. Kilda, Geelong, Ballarat, Dandenong, Point Cook, Cranbourne, Fitzroy, Carlton, and Bendigo.

What Our Customers Say About Us

Chantel WoolleyChantel Woolley
21:29 10 Sep 24
M. RoaM. Roa
19:35 10 Sep 24
Your service on line at counter was prompt.Our car was good and clean, there was no cigarette smell in the car.Alpha shuttle service was great, very good customer service from the gentleman that picked us up and dropped is off at the airport.We would definitely use them again
Tom GibsonTom Gibson
05:50 10 Sep 24
Graeme HurringGraeme Hurring
10:46 08 Sep 24
Made a last minute booking, staff were easy to deal with and friendly. Car was clean and drove well. Very happy 🙂
Jim MaloneJim Malone
04:48 19 Aug 24
I have hired cars all over the world and this would be by far the best experience I have ever had. Everyone involved was well trained and helpful. The car was great (Maybe could have had a bit of instruction with use of modern cars). The two drivers of the shuttle were really good and there was very little wait.An all-round pleasant experience.Thank you.
Carolyn BirdCarolyn Bird
10:01 29 Jun 24
Cannot fault any part of the experience with Alpha Car Hire. The pick up and drop off driver was amazing helpful and very professional, office staff efficient and pleasant, the car was clean but was not impressed with the MG3. Overall a great experience
Duane jDuane j
23:12 06 Jun 24
Highly recommended! Great value, no nonsense car hire co. Airport shuttle drivers were great, and even helped us return to get a handbag left in their waiting room. Service staff explained everything carefully and the car was perfect for our needs!
stephen gibaudstephen gibaud
23:28 13 Feb 24
Awesome customer service. Great pricing
Mirek ZkiMirek Zki
00:21 13 Feb 24
fabienne brunfabienne brun
14:09 12 Feb 24
Car rental for 15 days at very good value for moneyComfortable car adapted to my needsSimple and effective procedures for collecting and returning the vehicleClose to the airportPractical!I recommend +++👍
Rares-Stefan SulitaRares-Stefan Sulita
03:00 12 Feb 24
Fast pickup from the airport and drop on the way back. The staff was friendly, the car was what was expected. Great experience and price.
Rob EdwardsRob Edwards
00:48 02 Feb 24
Alpha provides an excellent array of well-priced, high-quality vehicles for hire. Their service - from the airport shuttle right through the collection of the car - is efficient, friendly, and generally pleasant. On return, the efficiency is magnified, and the shuttle back to the airport is timely and comfortable. The quality of the end-to-end service is very high. I highly recommend Alpha if you ever need a car hire when flying in from Brisbane.
Fernando SánchezFernando Sánchez
00:25 30 Jan 24
My partner and I rented a car for five day in our stay in the Gold Coast and the price was really good and affordable. The process to pick up and dropp off the car were also really fast and easy, and the car that they gave us was beautiful and really easy to drive!Gonna choose Alpha Car next time for sure! =)
yves liawyves liaw
00:20 30 Jan 24
The car is very good and great value for money
Bastie ChakauyaBastie Chakauya
10:33 29 Jan 24
Ivana SeibtováIvana Seibtová
12:22 28 Jan 24
Super and pleasant customs officers.
Rushdi RamliRushdi Ramli
07:12 24 Dec 23
Customer service is good. Picking up and returning of the car is hassle free. Car is relatively new and well maintained. Price is cheaper compared to other established companies. Shuttle service is efficient. Will definitely recommend to friends and families. Rented from 9th Dec toc 2023.
Alison WarneAlison Warne
01:27 04 Dec 23
The airport shuttle was efficient. There’s a free public phone at the international airport that you can use to call for it, and we waited about 10 minutes. The purple buses are easy to spot. When we returned the car at the end of the hire the shuttle went straight away.The car was a fairly basic model with 48k km on the clock but it did the job, and was clean and in good condition. Good value. I would use them again.
John RylandJohn Ryland
09:12 24 Jan 23
Good cars, excellent variety and keen rates. Easy website booking. Airport pick up and drop off very good. Good people to deal with. I’ve used these guys twice and will continue on every Brisbane visit.
Simon HogbenSimon Hogben
23:36 29 Nov 22
First time hire with Alpha and I must say it was great. Much better value than other hire companies. Was reticent about the off airport location but the shuttle was easy, virtually no waiting and drivers friendly and polite. Check-in and drop off very easy as well. Again, staff were great. Car clean and no problems.
Kieran SKieran S
00:18 10 Oct 22
I used Alpha 10 years back when they had just started out and loved their service back then, so when it came time to hire another car in Brisbane I sought them out. Super pleased to see their great work has paid off and they are now a massive company but have retained the small company service and vibe. Super friendly staff from the shuttle drivers, to front desk and phones. 0800 is answered quickly unlike others. Nice vehicles and great price. Will be back for sure.
Rustam GilyazovRustam Gilyazov
03:08 27 Sep 22
Great experience renting a truck (both times). In both cases - clean interior, runs well. Hydraulic lift, A/C, cruise control were in good working order. Booked and paid online, no hassle pickup and drop off, friendly staff. Also, great price on truck rental, looks like the best in the city. Don't forget to fill that tank when returning the vehicle.
Leonie NewtonLeonie Newton
05:11 31 Aug 22
The business is located in the perfect spot in Hendra and there is a service station only metres away, making it super easy to refuel just before returning the car. The staff are quick, friendly and efficient. The car I had was relatively new and in excellent condition (although it did need a more thorough clean, which could be due to my last minute booking). The shuttle bus runs regularly and the driver was extremely helpful and considerate. Overall, I was very happy with every aspect of my first experience with them. It won't be my last!
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