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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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Economy Car
View offerTravel 11 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
from AUD $51/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 11 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
from AUD $52/day
Special
View offerTravel 11 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
from AUD $52/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 11 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
from AUD $53/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 11 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
from AUD $56/day
Mini Car
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 18 Mar 2026
from AUD $59/day
Compact Monospace
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 18 Mar 2026
from AUD $60/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 18 Mar 2026
from AUD $61/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 11 Mar - 14 Mar 2026
from AUD $66/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 10, 2026 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 10 March, 2026
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Essendon
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots in Essendon. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Redspot 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 Accent
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai i30 HybridHybrid
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Isuzu vehicles for hire in Essendon
Isuzu D-Max
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Isuzu FRR 500
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Isuzu Ftr 900
3
5
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Essendon
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt, Redspot
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Cerrato
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Rio
5
4
2 small
ProvidersSixt, Redspot
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire in Essendon
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt, Redspot
Mazda CX5
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda CX8
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
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
Mercedes-Benz 313 Mwb High Roof Sprinter
3
5
ProvidersBudget
MG vehicles for hire in Essendon
MG Core 3
5
3
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
MG HS Vibe
5
5
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Essendon
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Outlander
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Nissan vehicles for hire in Essendon
Nissan Juke
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Skoda vehicles for hire in Essendon
Skoda Octavia
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Skoda Scala Select
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
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, Redspot
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Coaster 22 Seater
22
5
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Commuter
12
5
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Redspot
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hiace Commuter
12
2
3 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux
5
4
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Hilux - Tray
5
4
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Hilux - tub
5
2
2 small
ProvidersRedspot
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 Prado GX Mine Spec
5
4
ProvidersBudget
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
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Other vehicles for hire in Essendon
4wd Tray
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Mystery Car
4
4
ProvidersBudget, Redspot
No Car Model Description
8
2
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
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 10 March, 2026
Essendon daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$51
$94
11 Mar
$51
$94
12 Mar
$51
$94
13 Mar
$51
$94
14 Mar
$51
$94
15 Mar
$51
$94
16 Mar
$51
$94
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$53
$114
11 Mar
$53
$114
12 Mar
$53
$114
13 Mar
$53
$114
14 Mar
$53
$114
15 Mar
$53
$114
16 Mar
$53
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$56
$154
11 Mar
$56
$154
12 Mar
$56
$154
13 Mar
$56
$154
14 Mar
$56
$154
15 Mar
$56
$154
16 Mar
$56
$154
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$62
$129
11 Mar
$62
$129
12 Mar
$62
$129
13 Mar
$61
$129
14 Mar
$62
$129
15 Mar
$61
$129
16 Mar
$62
$129
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$70
$145
11 Mar
$70
$145
12 Mar
$70
$145
13 Mar
$70
$145
14 Mar
$70
$119
15 Mar
$70
$119
16 Mar
$70
$145
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$72
$282
11 Mar
$72
$282
12 Mar
$72
$282
13 Mar
$72
$282
14 Mar
$72
$282
15 Mar
$72
$282
16 Mar
$72
$282
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$268
$292
11 Mar
$120
$292
12 Mar
$112
$292
13 Mar
$106
$292
14 Mar
$112
$292
15 Mar
$111
$292
16 Mar
$107
$292
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
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
11 Mar
$131
$151
12 Mar
$131
$138
13 Mar
$122
$138
14 Mar
$131
$138
15 Mar
$130
$138
16 Mar
$122
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$268
$292
11 Mar
$149
$292
12 Mar
$152
$268
13 Mar
$141
$268
14 Mar
$149
$268
15 Mar
$152
$268
16 Mar
$149
$292
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$95
$95
11 Mar
$95
$174
12 Mar
$95
$174
13 Mar
$95
$151
14 Mar
$95
$151
15 Mar
$95
$151
16 Mar
$95
$151
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$60
$60
11 Mar
$60
$60
12 Mar
$60
$60
13 Mar
$60
$60
14 Mar
$60
$60
15 Mar
$60
$60
16 Mar
$60
$60
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
10 Mar
$77
$77
11 Mar
$77
$77
12 Mar
$77
$77
13 Mar
$77
$77
14 Mar
$77
$77
15 Mar
$77
$77
16 Mar
$77
$77
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 10 March, 2026
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Car rental depots in Essendon
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Avis Maribyrnong Cars
View details4.6 (1)Mon–Thu 07:30–16:00, 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
Redspot Coburg
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–16:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–14:00251 Sydney Road, Coburg,, 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 $51 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $292 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 $122 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 $117 and AUD $122 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 $141 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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