Budget, Melbourne Southbank Car Rental

Address
Pickup
Return
Opening Hours
Deposit
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Budget - Melbourne Southbank Information, Car Rental Instructions & Policies

Address

225 Ingles Street South Melbourne VI-3205

Telephone

+61429653549

Pick-up Instructions

Please find the location using navigation. Address:225 Ingles Street South Melbourne VI-3205

Drop-off Instructions

Return instruction is being collected.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	CLOSED	08:00 -16:00	08:00 -16:00 08:00 -12:00	08:00 -16:00 08:00 -12:00	08:00 -16:00 08:00 -12:00	08:00 -16:00 08:00 -12:00	CLOSED

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 rental 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 - 80 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 29 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers must provide a full physical driving licence 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.

Original South Korea Driving Lisense (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Local Renter Requirements If you live within 100 km of the rental location and your booking is not linked to a corporate or insurance account, extra verification is required. Security Deposit A refundable security deposit will apply: $1,000 standard, or

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full driver's license issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Free of Charge:

Taking rental cars to following islands is allowed and free of charge:
Phillip Island, Churchill Island, Mornington Peninsula

Customers can travel to Phillip Island by land for free. Cars are not allowed on the Ferries.

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:

Vehicle on ferry is pohibited. Bribie island can be access by a bridge so you can visit there but must stay on sealed roads.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Kangaroo Island, Bruny Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Cross island requires Budget written permission, please contact Budget if needed.

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

EUR 4392.46 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

EUR 4392.46 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5900 for ,

AUD 6500 for ,

AUD 7900 for other car models.

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

2.1 mi from Melbourne City Heliport

7.3 mi from Essendon Airport

12.1 mi from Melbourne Airport

Railway Stations

1.4 mi from Southern Cross Station

1.8 mi from Flagstaff Train Station

2.1 mi from Flinders Street Station

Hotels

0.5 mi from Melbourne South Wharf Hotel Apartment

0.6 mi from JASMINE, 2BDR Port Melbourne House

0.6 mi from Boutique Stays - County Down, Port Melbourne

Other Landmarks

2.2 mi from Federation Square

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Map view of Budget Store Location

coordinates: -37.8289066 144.9311365

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.6 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 0.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

Benjamin Lowell
Melbourne
4 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Did not get the original car model, received an older model of the same class.
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Betsy Butler
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Great service
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Regan Child
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Convenient procedures and good service
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Barry Bobby
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
The store is small but very friendly, the process was quick.
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Eileen Doherty
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
I went early in the morning, and there were basically no people. I completed the paperwork and picked up the car. The car had only been driven for a little over 1500 kilometers, almost new, very satisfied. I had seen many reviews mentioning that they easily point out wear and tear when returning the car. We had some minor scuffs on the tires, which I consider normal wear and tear, but there were no issues when we returned the car. It was excellent.
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Gill Christ
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
The staff are very friendly, and the car is particularly new.
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Bob Stowe
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Simple procedures, good vehicle condition
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Rodney Elsie
Melbourne
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
The service attitude was acceptable, and the procedures were relatively simple.
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Alfred Tout
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Fast service
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Verne Cumberland
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
The staff were friendly and efficient.
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Jeff DuBois
Melbourne
2 /10 Poor
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
When we arrived early at the car rental office, the lady who assisted us showed no smile and hardly answered our questions. She asked for our credit card, had us sign, and then told us to follow her to get the car. She drove out a car, parked it without saying a word, and walked away. I asked if that car was ours; she pointed and said 'that one,' and then left, saying someone would give us the keys. We booked a Hyundai IMAX 8 Seater, but we got a Kia 7 Seater. When returning the car, the staff there was as expressionless as the lady before, didn't say a word. To our surprise, we returned the car on 14th October, but they charged our credit card on 18th October, deducting several hundred Australian dollars—completely unreasonable. If they charged on 11th October when we picked up the car as a guarantee, that would make sense. Even after two weeks with rental car company’s follow-up, it's still not resolved. I used AVIS in Tasmania, and they didn't charge a cent, nor did they need any deposit. Never use Budget. Even if their cars are cheaper, I won't use them.
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Kim Bennett
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Excellent
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Robin Darwin
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
It's okay
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Marico Sheridan
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
The staff was indifferent.
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David Noah
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
The staff was very friendly. They indicated that since we had already purchased full insurance, there was no hard sell for additional insurance. The return process was also very convenient; a staff member just checked the car briefly and we were good to go.
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Betsy Butler
Melbourne
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Good service; online promotion mentioned Chinese translation, but there wasn't any.
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Eli Nicholas
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
It was acceptable.
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Vincent Cocker
Melbourne
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Sunday, July 6, 2025
Very satisfied
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