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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 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2025
from AUD $57/day
Mini Car
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2025
from AUD $57/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2025
from AUD $59/day
Special
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2025
from AUD $59/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2025
from AUD $61/day
Compact Monospace
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2025
from AUD $61/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2025
from AUD $63/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 26 Oct - 31 Oct 2025
from AUD $66/day
Intermediate Crossover
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2025
from AUD $69/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 21, 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 21 October, 2025
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Essendon
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, 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
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Essendon
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Essendon
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 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 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
Mitsubishi Triton
5
4
ProvidersEnterprise
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, Sixt, Budget
Toyota Hiace
2
2
ProvidersEnterprise
Toyota Hilux
5
4
ProvidersEnterprise
Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab
5
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
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, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise, Budget
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 21 October, 2025
Essendon daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$59
$77
22 Oct
$59
$80
23 Oct
$59
$78
24 Oct
$57
$70
25 Oct
$59
$69
26 Oct
$57
$70
27 Oct
$59
$69
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$63
$82
22 Oct
$63
$95
23 Oct
$63
$94
24 Oct
$63
$73
25 Oct
$63
$73
26 Oct
$63
$73
27 Oct
$63
$73
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$75
$104
22 Oct
$75
$119
23 Oct
$75
$109
24 Oct
$75
$95
25 Oct
$75
$95
26 Oct
$70
$95
27 Oct
$75
$95
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$62
$84
22 Oct
$62
$93
23 Oct
$62
$84
24 Oct
$61
$79
25 Oct
$62
$79
26 Oct
$61
$79
27 Oct
$62
$79
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$69
$85
22 Oct
$69
$85
23 Oct
$69
$85
24 Oct
$69
$85
25 Oct
$69
$85
26 Oct
$69
$85
27 Oct
$69
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$74
$282
22 Oct
$74
$282
23 Oct
$74
$282
24 Oct
$73
$282
25 Oct
$74
$282
26 Oct
$73
$282
27 Oct
$74
$282
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$268
$292
22 Oct
$112
$292
23 Oct
$107
$292
24 Oct
$101
$292
25 Oct
$102
$292
26 Oct
$101
$292
27 Oct
$102
$292
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$122
$122
22 Oct
$122
$138
23 Oct
$131
$151
24 Oct
$122
$151
25 Oct
$122
$151
26 Oct
$122
$151
27 Oct
$117
$138
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$268
$292
22 Oct
$205
$292
23 Oct
$205
$292
24 Oct
$209
$292
25 Oct
$166
$292
26 Oct
$150
$292
27 Oct
$151
$292
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
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 Oct
$114
$114
23 Oct
$114
$114
24 Oct
$114
$114
25 Oct
$114
$114
26 Oct
$114
$114
27 Oct
$114
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
$62
$62
22 Oct
$62
$62
23 Oct
$62
$62
24 Oct
$61
$62
25 Oct
$62
$62
26 Oct
$61
$62
27 Oct
$62
$62
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
21 Oct
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 Oct
$79
$79
23 Oct
$79
$79
24 Oct
$79
$79
25 Oct
$79
$79
26 Oct
$79
$79
27 Oct
$79
$79
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 21 October, 2025
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Car rental depots in Essendon
Car hire depots in Essendon are marked on the map below.
Avis Maribyrnong Cars
28 Williamson Road, Maribyrnong VIC, 3032
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 1 rating
Budget Maribyrnong Cars
28 Williamson Road (Metro), Maribyrnong VIC, 3032
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Enterprise Melbourne Coburg
251 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC, 3058
Today •7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sixt Coburg (AU)
152A Gaffney Street, Coburg VIC, 3058
Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
5.00 • 2 ratings
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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 $57 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 $138 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 $138 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 $150 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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