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
- Extra room for passengers and luggage on longer trips
- 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 group trips and everyday errands
- UberX eligible with SUV boot space
- Comfortable for full-day shifts
Learn more about our hybrid car hire options across Melbourne.
Weekly & Long-Term Car Hire in Cheltenham
Weekly Car Rental Cheltenham
All-inclusive pricing
Cheltenham customers can also choose weekly car rental or long-term car rental terms depending on how long you need the vehicle.
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.
- 4
Start Driving
From Southland shopping runs to Bayside passenger pickups — rideshare drivers can start accepting trips once your platform account is active.
Why Cheltenham Drivers Choose Baraka
- Cheltenham's rail corridor and its position between Kingston and Bayside make it a well-connected base for platform driving, and a fuel-efficient hybrid keeps running costs low on longer trips.
- Uber, DiDi, and Uber Eats approved — no extra paperwork
- No lock-in contract — give 2 weeks' 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 sits on the boundary of the City of Kingston and City of Bayside, about 18km south-east of Melbourne's CBD. The suburb is served by Cheltenham station, which opened in 1881, and the newer Southland station on the Frankston line. DFO Moorabbin, the outlet shopping centre next to Moorabbin Airport, is actually located within Cheltenham. The suburb borders Highett, Moorabbin, Sandringham, Heatherton, Black Rock, Beaumaris and Mentone. Baraka's Toyota hybrid fleet is available to Cheltenham customers on the same weekly terms as our other bayside coverage areas, with pickup from our Tarneit base.
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.
Planning to drive for Uber in Cheltenham? Read our Uber Driver Guide for local tips, peak hours and earnings advice.
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.