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Car rental rates in Essendon, Victoria
Essendon is one of Melbourne’s better known and larger suburbs located within easy travel distance of the CBD. The suburb is both famous for being Steve Irwin’s birthplace and also for its same-named Australian Rules Football team.
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Compact Car
View offerTravel 19 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from AUD $69/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 19 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from AUD $79/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 21 Dec - 26 Dec 2025
from AUD $80/day
Mini Car
View offerTravel 21 Dec - 26 Dec 2025
from AUD $80/day
Special
View offerTravel 19 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from AUD $81/day
Compact Monospace
View offerTravel 21 Dec - 26 Dec 2025
from AUD $82/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 21 Dec - 26 Dec 2025
from AUD $84/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 19 Dec - 22 Dec 2025
from AUD $85/day
Intermediate Crossover
View offerTravel 21 Dec - 26 Dec 2025
from AUD $88/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 18, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 18 December, 2025
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Essendon
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), SUV and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Essendon. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Enterprise and Sixt. |
Car models commonly available in Essendon
Audi vehicles for hire in Essendon
Audi Q3 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford vehicles for hire in Essendon
Ford Everest
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Essendon
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Essendon
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Essendon
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes vehicles for hire in Essendon
Mercedes Benz GLE class
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mercedes SUV GLC
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
MG vehicles for hire in Essendon
MG 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
MG HS
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Essendon
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Essendon
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Skoda vehicles for hire in Essendon
Skoda Scala
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Subaru vehicles for hire in Essendon
Subaru Crosstrek
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Subaru Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Essendon
Suzuki Swift
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Tesla vehicles for hire in Essendon
Tesla Model 3Electric
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Tesla Model YElectric
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota vehicles for hire in Essendon
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Enterprise
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
Toyota Hiace
2
2
ProvidersEnterprise
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Essendon
Volkswagen Polo
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Other vehicles for hire in Essendon
Iveco Daily
2
2
ProvidersEnterprise
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large
ProvidersEnterprise
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 18 December, 2025
Essendon daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$62
$231
19 Dec
$69
$200
20 Dec
$69
$231
21 Dec
$69
$188
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$80
$231
24 Dec
$81
$181
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$76
$213
19 Dec
$79
$210
20 Dec
$79
$210
21 Dec
$79
$185
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$84
$225
24 Dec
$85
$185
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$92
$220
19 Dec
$95
$220
20 Dec
$95
$220
21 Dec
$95
$200
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$104
$220
24 Dec
$104
$187
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$79
$213
19 Dec
$85
$213
20 Dec
$85
$213
21 Dec
$84
$201
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$84
$218
24 Dec
$85
$201
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$85
$200
19 Dec
$88
$105
20 Dec
$88
$105
21 Dec
$88
$125
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$88
$139
24 Dec
$88
$139
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$93
$322
19 Dec
$93
$322
20 Dec
$93
$322
21 Dec
$92
$322
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$92
$99
24 Dec
$93
$97
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$312
$322
19 Dec
$174
$322
20 Dec
$174
$322
21 Dec
$173
$322
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$173
$340
24 Dec
$174
$340
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$178
$178
19 Dec
$178
$187
20 Dec
$178
$187
21 Dec
$177
$187
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$177
$187
24 Dec
$178
$187
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Dec
$340
$340
20 Dec
$340
$340
21 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Dec
$287
$287
20 Dec
$287
$287
21 Dec
$285
$287
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$285
$287
24 Dec
$287
$287
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$83
$83
19 Dec
$83
$83
20 Dec
$83
$83
21 Dec
$82
$83
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
$82
$83
24 Dec
$83
$83
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
18 Dec
$99
$99
19 Dec
$99
$99
20 Dec
$99
$99
21 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
22 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
23 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
24 Dec
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 18 December, 2025
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Car rental depots in Essendon
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Maribyrnong Cars
View details4.6 (1)Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–12:0028 Williamson Road, Victoria
Budget Maribyrnong Cars
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 07:30–16:00, Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–12:0028 Williamson Road (Metro), Victoria
Enterprise Melbourne Coburg
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 7:30–16:30, Fri 7:30–18:00, Sat–Sun 8:00–14:00251 Sydney Road, Victoria
Sixt Coburg (AU)
View details5.0 (2)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 08:00–11:00152A Gaffney Street, Victoria
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Essendon, Victoria
How much does it cost to hire a car in Essendon?
Prices start at AUD $69 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $322 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Essendon.
How much does it cost to hire a Luxury SUV in Essendon?
If you are looking for a Luxury SUV option, the rate is AUD $181 per day. Make sure to check a live rate for your desired car hire dates in Essendon.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Essendon?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $177 and AUD $181 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Essendon.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Essendon?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $340 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Essendon.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Essendon?
The highest-rated rental car in Essendon is Kia Sportage or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Essendon?
Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider in Essendon, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Essendon?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Essendon may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
Can I pick up a car hire in Essendon and drop off in another location?
Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Essendon and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.
Where can I park my rental car in Essendon?
There are ample parking and a variety of parking options on-site in Essendon as well as permit zone, pay and display and long term parking opposite Essendon Fields Airport. Free parking for periods up to two hours is available in the shopping centre car park.
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