Can I rent a car in Cheltenham?
Yes — Baraka Car Rentals hires cars to drivers in Cheltenham and across Melbourne's southern suburbs. Popular choices for Cheltenham drivers are the Toyota Camry Hybrid ($250/week) for a roomy sedan favoured by rideshare drivers, and the Toyota Kluger Hybrid 7-seater ($380/week) for seven seats for families and group trips. All vehicles are collected from 16 Ishtar Street, Tarneit — around 50 min from Cheltenham via the Monash Freeway (M1) to West Gate Freeway (M1). Hire by the day, by the week, or long term — there is no lock-in contract. Insurance, servicing, roadside assistance and unlimited kilometres are included, and we also serve nearby Moorabbin, Mentone, Bentleigh. An Australian full licence and $500 refundable deposit are required.
Cheltenham Car Hire — Toyota Hybrid Fleet
Every vehicle is a fuel-efficient Toyota hybrid — saving you money whether you're commuting from Cheltenham to the CBD or driving for Uber and DiDi.
Cheltenham connects to Southland shopping and Nepean Highway corridor access. Our hybrids handle DiDi rental trips along the bayside strip and private hire runs through the Kingston area.
Toyota Camry Hybrid
$250/week- Spacious sedan for Southland shoppers and Bayside pickups
- 524L boot for luggage runs
- UberX & DiDi approved
Toyota Kluger Hybrid
$380/week- 7-seat UberXL capability
- Higher per-trip fares on group rides
- Ideal for Bayside family hire
Toyota Corolla Hybrid
$240/week- Lowest fuel cost in the fleet
- Easy parking around Charman Road cafés
- Uber Eats and DiDi approved
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
$300/week- 580L boot for airport transfers
- UberXL eligible
- Comfortable for full-day shifts
How to Book Your Cheltenham Car Rental
- 1
Enquire
Call 0461 555 511 or WhatsApp. Tell us whether you need a car for personal use or rideshare.
- 2
Approval
Provide your licence, ID, and platform details. Verified within 24 hours.
- 3
Pickup
Drive to our Tarneit base via the Monash and West Gate Freeway, or train from Cheltenham Station.
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Start Driving
From Southland shopping runs to Bayside passenger pickups — you're on the road immediately.
Why Cheltenham Drivers Choose Baraka
- Southland Shopping Centre and Cheltenham's rail corridor generate reliable rideshare traffic — a fuel-efficient hybrid gives you an edge on these medium-distance Melbourne trips.
- Uber, DiDi, and Uber Eats approved — no extra paperwork
- No lock-in contract — give 1 week's notice to return
- All-inclusive price: insurance, roadside, servicing covered
- 5.0-star rated by 152+ Melbourne drivers on Google
- Same-day collection available in most cases
Cheltenham Coverage Area
Drivers in Cheltenham often travel across the Bayside area. Baraka also provides hybrid car rental in surrounding suburbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about renting a car near Cheltenham VIC.
Serving Cheltenham from Tarneit
Operating from our Tarneit base, Baraka Car Rentals delivers hybrid car rental services to drivers and residents across Melbourne — including Cheltenham and Melbourne's southern suburbs.
Customers from Cheltenham regularly travel to our Tarneit location via Monash Freeway (M1) to West Gate Freeway (M1) (~50 min), where they choose our hybrid vehicles for Uber, DiDi, rideshare work, and flexible weekly rental.
Drivers from Cheltenham continue to choose Baraka for our reliable hybrid vehicles, transparent pricing, and flexible weekly rental terms.
Our Tarneit depot has become a trusted pickup point for Cheltenham drivers seeking reliable hybrid vehicles at affordable weekly rates.
Nearby Areas We Serve
In addition to Cheltenham, Baraka Car Rentals also serves nearby Melbourne suburbs. All vehicles are collected from our Tarneit location.
Picking Up from Cheltenham
Rental options for Cheltenham drivers
Cheltenham sits within Melbourne's southern suburbs, where we also provide car hire across the southern suburbs. If you are comparing options, our Melbourne car rental overview explains pricing and inclusions in full.