The easiest way to book a car hire at Essendon Airport (MEB)
Great value rental cars from Essendon Airport’s most trusted car hire providers
Car rental rates at Essendon Airport, Victoria
Essendon Airport (MEB) is one of Melbourne’s secondary airports, set just a 25-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD.
VroomVroomVroom lets you search, compare and book car hire easily from Essendon Airport. For help navigating Melbourne roads or planning your trip, see our Melbourne car hire tips.
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 17 Oct - 24 Oct 2026
from AUD $54/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 19 Oct - 22 Oct 2026
from AUD $54/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from AUD $56/day
Intermediate SUV
MG HS Excite
View offerTravel 19 Oct - 22 Oct 2026
from AUD $58/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from AUD $59/day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $60/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 16 Oct - 19 Oct 2026
from AUD $61/day
Fullsize Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 18 Oct - 21 Oct 2026
from AUD $70/day
Economy Elite SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 23 Oct 2026
from AUD $71/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 14, 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 14 October, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 14 Sep 2026edward l.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarMelbourne Airport
- 07 Aug 2026andrew d.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarMaroochydore Downtown
- 18 Jul 2026miguel angel r.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarMelbourne Downtown
- 19 Jul 2026keith c.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarCairns Airport
- 06 Jul 2026gregory william w.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarGold Coast Airport
- 14 Jul 2026paul r.Booked: Mazda CX3 or similarBrisbane Domestic Airport
- 22 Aug 2026kenneth b.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarDarwin Airport
- 09 Sep 2026wijnand h.Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similarAdelaide Downtown
We ask users of our booking service to review it after they've completed their reservation. We present a selection of reviews on this page. Our review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of all the reviews that we collect. We don't publish reviews that violate our guidelines. To learn more about guidelines and our reviews generally, visit Terms and Conditions.
Learn more about our reviews.
Quick facts on hiring a car at Essendon Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots at Essendon Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Dollar, Everything Fleet, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Essendon Airport
Popular rental car models at Essendon Airport last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
28%
$39$88
Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarStandard SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
2
16%
$33$64Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
3
16%
$32$84Toyota Yaris CrossEconomy Elite SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
4
13%
$61$100Subaru Crosstrek HybridIntermediate Elite SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
5
9%
$40$64
Honda CR-VStandard SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
Audi vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Honda vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Honda CR-V
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Hyundai Staria Load
2
4
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Kia vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Kia Carnival
8
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival HybridHybrid
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
MG HS Excite
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Nissan vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Polestar vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Subaru vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Subaru Crosstrek HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Commuter
12
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux
2
2
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Other vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
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 14 October, 2026
Essendon Airport daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$51
$51
15 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
16 Oct
$56
$75
17 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
18 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
19 Oct
$54
$190
20 Oct
$56
$162
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 Oct
$54
$64
18 Oct
$62
$62
19 Oct
$70
$72
20 Oct
$70
$70
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 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
15 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
16 Oct
$82
$82
17 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
18 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
19 Oct
$216
$216
20 Oct
$188
$188
Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate elite SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 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
15 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
16 Oct
$59
$83
17 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
18 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
19 Oct
$62
$210
20 Oct
$62
$179
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 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
15 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
16 Oct
$76
$136
17 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
18 Oct
$66
$71
19 Oct
$58
$265
20 Oct
$60
$234
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$58
$58
15 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
16 Oct
$143
$153
17 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
18 Oct
$70
$70
19 Oct
$331
$366
20 Oct
$331
$366
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 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
15 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
16 Oct
$242
$307
17 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
18 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
19 Oct
$142
$299
20 Oct
$142
$334
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 Oct
$114
$114
15 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
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 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
20 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
14 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
15 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
16 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
17 Oct
$98
$98
18 Oct
$86
$86
19 Oct
$86
$86
20 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
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 14 October, 2026
Car rental depots at Essendon Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Dollar Essendon Airport
N/A72 Hargrave Avenue
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, closed w/e
Everything Fleet Melbourne Airport
4.6 (37)16 Howes Street
Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00
Hertz Essendon Airport
N/A72 Hargrave Ave
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, closed w/e
Thrifty Essendon Airport
N/A72 Hargrave Avenue
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, closed w/e
Nearby Essendon Airport
Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Essendon Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Essendon Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Essendon Airport?
For a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 October 2026, prices range from AUD $38 per day for a Compact SUV to AUD $139 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Essendon Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Essendon Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Essendon Airport is a Compact SUV from AUD $38 per day (for pickups up to 12 days ahead), for a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Essendon Airport?
Booking your hire car at Essendon Airport 7 days beforehand can save you over 18 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Essendon Airport?
A minivan hired at Essendon Airport starts from AUD $83 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Essendon Airport.
What is the best car rental company at Essendon Airport?
Everything Fleet is our highest-rated car hire provider at Essendon Airport, scoring an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Essendon Airport?
Everything Fleet is the cheapest car rental company at Essendon Airport, with rates from AUD $46 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 15 and 21 October 2026. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Essendon Airport?
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 at Essendon Airport 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.
Where is the nearest petrol station to Essendon Airport?
You can choose to refuel in Caltex Woolworths located at 359 Keilor Road, Essendon. Be sure to fill up before returning your vehicle to avoid any additional fees from your supplier.
Is insurance already included when I rent a car from Essendon Airport?
When you rent a car at Essendon Airport, general car insurance is covered by your car hire supplier. However, if your car is damaged or stolen while you’re renting it, you’ll be responsible for paying an excess ranging anywhere from AUD$4,000 to AUD$8,250.
Have a question we haven’t answered?
