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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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  • 20 Jan 2026

    Quick and easy

    cecilia n.
    Booked: Toyota C-HR or similar
    Maribyrnong Cars
    Toyota C-HR or similar
  • 15 Jan 2026

    Simple and Straight forward

    leong tuck c.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 10 Jan 2026

    Very easy process

    rodney h.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 14 Dec 2025

    Easy

    vanessa w.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Canberra Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 03 Mar 2026

    Nice and straight forward

    wayne a.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Sydney Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 22 Mar 2026

    easy, low load, no stalls

    rose a.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Hobart Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 17 Mar 2026

    Quick and easy

    nino a.
    Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similar
    Brisbane
    Volkswagen Polo or similar
  • 26 Mar 2026

    Easy to book, and easy to make changes

    doug p.
    Booked: Toyota CH-R or similar
    Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
    Toyota CH-R or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Essendon

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depotsSeven car rental depots in Essendon.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Everything Fleet, Redspot and Sixt.

Car models commonly available in Essendon

Popular rental car models in Essendon last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    26%

    $33
    $63
    Suzuki Swift Hybrid or Similar

    Suzuki Swift Hybrid or SimilarEconomy Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

  • 2

    13%

    $48
    $105
    Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or Similar

    Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarStandard SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

  • 3

    13%

    $46
    $106
    Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

    Subaru Crosstrek HybridIntermediate Elite SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

  • 4

    13%

    $39
    $39
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridIntermediate Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

  • 5

    11%

    $37
    $57
    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris CrossEconomy Elite SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet, Sixt

Audi vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Audi Q3 Hybrid

    Audi Q3 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Ford vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Honda vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Honda Crv

    Honda Crv

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Hyundai Staria Load

    Hyundai Staria Load

    3

    4

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Isuzu vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Isuzu FRR 500

    Isuzu FRR 500

    2

    5

    Providers

    Budget

  • Isuzu Ftr 900

    Isuzu Ftr 900

    3

    5

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt, Everything Fleet

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Picanto

    Kia Picanto

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Kia Rio

    Kia Rio

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

LDV vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • LDV Delivery 9

    LDV Delivery 9

    3

    2

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Mazda vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Mazda CX3

    Mazda CX3

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot, Sixt

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Mercedes vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Mercedes Benz GLE class

    Mercedes Benz GLE class

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Mercedes SUV GLC

    Mercedes SUV GLC

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Mercedes-Benz 313 Mwb High Roof Sprinter

    Mercedes-Benz 313 Mwb High Roof Sprinter

    3

    5

    Providers

    Budget

MG vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • MG Core 3

    MG Core 3

    5

    3

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

  • MG HS Excite

    MG HS Excite

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

  • MG HS Vibe

    MG HS Vibe

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Redspot

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Nissan vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Nissan Juke

    Nissan Juke

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or Similar

    Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Skoda vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Skoda Scala Select

    Skoda Scala Select

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

Subaru vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Subaru Crosstrek

    Subaru Crosstrek

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

    Subaru Crosstrek HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

  • Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Everything Fleet

Tesla vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Tesla Model 3

    Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Tesla Model Y

    Tesla Model YElectric

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Toyota vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt

  • Toyota CH-R

    Toyota CH-R

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Coaster 22 Seater

    Toyota Coaster 22 Seater

    22

    5

    Providers

    Budget

  • Toyota Commuter

    Toyota Commuter

    12

    5

    Providers

    Budget, Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Redspot, Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Sixt

  • Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    Providers

    Budget, Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Hilux - Tray

    Toyota Hilux - Tray

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Redspot

  • Toyota Hilux - tub

    Toyota Hilux - tub

    5

    2

    2 small

    Providers

    Redspot

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Sixt

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Land Cruiser 300

    Toyota Land Cruiser 300

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Prado GX Mine Spec

    Toyota Prado GX Mine Spec

    5

    4

    Providers

    Budget

  • Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt, Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Volkswagen ID4

    Volkswagen ID4Electric

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

  • Volkswagen Polo

    Volkswagen Polo

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

Other vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • 4wd Tray

    4wd Tray

    2

    5

    Providers

    Budget

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    3

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot, Budget

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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 02 April, 2026

Essendon daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$70

$77

Fri

03 Apr

$70

$77

Sat

04 Apr

$70

$77

Sun

05 Apr

$65

$77

Mon

06 Apr

$70

$95

Tue

07 Apr

$45

$77

Wed

08 Apr

$45

$77

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$74

$89

Fri

03 Apr

$74

$89

Sat

04 Apr

$74

$89

Sun

05 Apr

$74

$89

Mon

06 Apr

$47

$89

Tue

07 Apr

$44

$89

Wed

08 Apr

$41

$89

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$84

$154

Fri

03 Apr

$84

$154

Sat

04 Apr

$91

$154

Sun

05 Apr

$90

$154

Mon

06 Apr

$91

$154

Tue

07 Apr

$51

$114

Wed

08 Apr

$51

$114

Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV

Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate elite SUV

Price range over the past 12 months for a economy elite SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$85

$89

Fri

03 Apr

$85

$89

Sat

04 Apr

$85

$89

Sun

05 Apr

$79

$89

Mon

06 Apr

$47

$89

Tue

07 Apr

$44

$89

Wed

08 Apr

$41

$89

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$79

$99

Fri

03 Apr

$79

$99

Sat

04 Apr

$79

$99

Sun

05 Apr

$79

$99

Mon

06 Apr

$79

$99

Tue

07 Apr

$68

$95

Wed

08 Apr

$54

$95

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$88

$322

Fri

03 Apr

$88

$322

Sat

04 Apr

$88

$322

Sun

05 Apr

$88

$322

Mon

06 Apr

$88

$322

Tue

07 Apr

$54

$282

Wed

08 Apr

$61

$282

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$131

$322

Fri

03 Apr

$131

$322

Sat

04 Apr

$131

$322

Sun

05 Apr

$130

$322

Mon

06 Apr

$120

$322

Tue

07 Apr

$111

$292

Wed

08 Apr

$112

$292

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

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

Fri

03 Apr

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

Sat

04 Apr

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

Sun

05 Apr

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

Mon

06 Apr

$141

$141

Tue

07 Apr

$154

$155

Wed

08 Apr

$155

$174

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$309

$322

Fri

03 Apr

$217

$322

Sat

04 Apr

$160

$322

Sun

05 Apr

$159

$322

Mon

06 Apr

$207

$322

Tue

07 Apr

$207

$309

Wed

08 Apr

$207

$309

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$233

$233

Fri

03 Apr

$233

$233

Sat

04 Apr

$233

$233

Sun

05 Apr

$233

$233

Mon

06 Apr

$233

$233

Tue

07 Apr

$195

$204

Wed

08 Apr

$204

$204

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

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

Fri

03 Apr

$187

$187

Sat

04 Apr

$187

$187

Sun

05 Apr

$187

$190

Mon

06 Apr

$178

$178

Tue

07 Apr

$95

$177

Wed

08 Apr

$95

$151

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

$74

$74

Fri

03 Apr

$74

$74

Sat

04 Apr

$74

$74

Sun

05 Apr

$73

$74

Mon

06 Apr

$74

$74

Tue

07 Apr

$48

$48

Wed

08 Apr

$48

$48

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Apr

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

Fri

03 Apr

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

Sat

04 Apr

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

Sun

05 Apr

$90

$91

Mon

06 Apr

$91

$91

Tue

07 Apr

$74

$75

Wed

08 Apr

$74

$74

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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 02 April, 2026

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  • Avis Airport West

    Avis Airport West

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Thu 07:30–17:00, Fri 07:30–18:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–12:00

    54 Halsey Road, Victoria

  • Avis Maribyrnong Cars

    Avis Maribyrnong Cars

    View details
    4.6 (1)Mon–Thu 07:30–16:00, Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–12:00

    28 Williamson Road, Victoria

  • Budget Airport West

    Budget Airport West

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    No reviewsMon–Thu 07:30–17:00, Fri 07:30–18:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–12:00

    54 Halsey Road, Victoria

  • Budget Maribyrnong Cars

    Budget Maribyrnong Cars

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    No reviewsMon–Thu 07:30–16:00, Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–12:00

    28 Williamson Road (Metro), Victoria

  • Everything Fleet Melbourne Airport

    Everything Fleet Melbourne Airport

    View details
    4.6 (36)Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00

    16 Howes Street, Victoria

  • Redspot Coburg

    Redspot Coburg

    View details
    No reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–16:30, Sat–Sun 08:00–14:00

    251 Sydney Road, Coburg,, Victoria

  • Sixt Coburg (AU)

    Sixt Coburg (AU)

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    5.0 (2)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:30, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun 08:00–11:00

    152A 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 $41 per day for an Intermediate 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 $173 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 AUD $141 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 $159 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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