Trusted Car Rental FAQs, SOZO Rent a Car Brunswick
Whether you're comparing pricing, checking rideshare eligibility, or just want to know what's included before you book, these are the questions SOZO gets asked most — grouped by topic so you can find the answer quickly.
General & about SOZO
SOZO Rent a Car has been trading in the car rental industry for over 30 years, based in Brunswick and serving Melbourne's inner north throughout that time.
SOZO is based at 15 Cozens St, Brunswick VIC 3056, close to Sydney Road. Call or WhatsApp SOZO directly for exact directions and to confirm your pickup time before you arrive.
SOZO's Brunswick depot serves Brunswick, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Coburg, North Melbourne, Moonee Ponds and Preston, along with the wider Melbourne inner north.
Yes. The Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid make up SOZO's hybrid-focused range, while the Kia Cerato and Kia Carnival are non-hybrid options for a lower daily rate or extra seating.
Pricing, insurance & deposits
Daily rates range from $40 for the Corolla Hybrid or Kia Cerato up to $70 for the Kia Carnival van, plus $20 per day for comprehensive insurance on every vehicle. See the full pricing page for exact figures.
Comprehensive insurance is charged separately at $20 per day on top of the vehicle's daily rate, and is included automatically in your total — there's no separate policy to arrange yourself.
Yes, a refundable security deposit applies to every SOZO rental. The exact amount is confirmed directly with SOZO at the time of booking, alongside your chosen vehicle's daily rate and insurance cost.
SOZO's standard quoted rate is daily. Weekly figures shown for comparison are calculated from the daily rate rather than a separate weekly-only price — confirm the exact total for your dates directly with SOZO.
The daily rate, comprehensive insurance and refundable security deposit are the core costs stated upfront. Contact SOZO directly if you have a specific scenario (extra drivers, longer bookings) you'd like costs confirmed for in advance.
The refundable security deposit is returned once the vehicle is returned in its original condition. Confirm the exact process and timing with SOZO's team when you collect your vehicle.
Rideshare & platform driving
No rental company can guarantee platform approval, since that decision sits with Uber or DiDi. SOZO's vehicles are suited to current platform requirements, but approval itself is between you and the platform.
Yes. CPV (Commercial Passenger Vehicle) driver accreditation and an ABN are your own responsibility to arrange directly with the relevant authority and platform before your first shift.
Yes. SOZO's hybrid-focused fleet is suited to both Uber's and DiDi's current rideshare requirements, so drivers running both platforms don't need to rent two separate vehicles.
The Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid are all suited to current platform requirements. Longer shifts suit the Camry Hybrid, shorter city trips suit the Corolla Hybrid, and extra space suits the RAV4 Hybrid.
SOZO's vehicles are suited to current delivery platform requirements such as Uber Eats, alongside passenger rideshare work. Confirm the specific requirements for your delivery platform directly before starting.
Vehicles & fleet
No. The Camry Hybrid, Corolla Hybrid and RAV4 Hybrid make up the hybrid-focused range, while the Kia Cerato and Kia Carnival are non-hybrid options for a lower daily rate or extra seating.
The Corolla Hybrid, Kia Cerato, RAV4 Hybrid and Kia Carnival all require drivers to be 25 or over. The Camry Hybrid's minimum driver age hasn't been published yet — contact SOZO to confirm.
Yes, the Kia Carnival is SOZO's 8-seat van, suited to group travel, house moves and bulky-goods transport. It's a non-hybrid vehicle available at $70 per day.
Contact SOZO directly to discuss switching to a different model mid-rental. Availability depends on the fleet at the time, so it isn't guaranteed, but the team can advise what's possible.
Booking, weekly hire & lock-in
No. SOZO rents week to week with no lock-in contract, so you can start with a short booking and extend it as your plans require, or return the vehicle with notice and no exit fee.
Yes. SOZO rents daily and weekly, so a single day's hire or an open-ended weekly booking can both be arranged without committing to a fixed term either way.
Confirm the required notice period directly with SOZO when you first book, since this is agreed at booking rather than fixed as a single published policy across every rental.
Yes. SOZO's no-lock-in weekly terms suit small businesses needing an extra vehicle temporarily, short-term visitors, students and new arrivals, alongside individual and rideshare renters.
Locations & pickup
From SOZO's depot at 15 Cozens St, Brunswick VIC 3056. Call or WhatsApp SOZO directly to confirm your pickup time and get exact directions before you arrive.
No. SOZO operates from a single Brunswick depot and serves nearby suburbs including Coburg, North Melbourne, Brunswick East, Brunswick West, Moonee Ponds and Preston from that one location.
Yes. SOZO's Brunswick depot is around 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport via CityLink. This is self-drive hire, not a chauffeured transfer — you collect the car and drive yourself.
SOZO's Brunswick address at 15 Cozens St is the collection and return point for every rental. Contact SOZO directly to confirm parking arrangements if you're leaving a personal vehicle nearby.
Yes. Because SOZO doesn't use lock-in contracts, you can extend an existing booking week to week, or return the vehicle early with notice if your plans change in the other direction.
