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  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at Essendon Airport

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, allowing you to hit the road sooner and explore the best of Victoria.

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Compact CarThrifty

From $80/day

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Standard Elite SportThrifty

From $82/day

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SpecialHertz

From $88/day

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Compact SUVThrifty

From $91/day

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Intermediate SUVThrifty

From $101/day

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Fullsize CarHertz

From $106/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 28, 2024 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 28 March, 2024

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(4.8/5 from 85,375 reviews)
  • 05 Mar 2024

    Very easy

    trevor b.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Hobart Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 11 Jan 2024

    Easy to book

    robin d.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 23 Feb 2024

    good

    shobhit g.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Mackay
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 29 Feb 2024

    Was fast and easy and communication was great

    craig t.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Hyundai i30 or similar
  • 16 Feb 2024

    Easy website!

    jane k.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Maroochydore Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 05 Mar 2024

    Awesome

    lynda p.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar
    Kewdale / Perth Airport
    Mitsubishi Outlander 2w.d. or similar
  • 04 Mar 2024

    Great prices and very easy to book

    esther m.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 25 Feb 2024

    Great

    david d.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Hobart Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Essendon Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots at Essendon Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Essendon Airport

Audi vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Audi Q5

    Audi Q5

    5

    4

    3 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Polestar vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Subaru vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Subaru Outback Premium

    Subaru Outback Premium

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Rav 4

    Toyota Rav 4

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Avis

Other vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

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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 28 March, 2024

Essendon Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$106

$111

Fri

29 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

Sat

30 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

Sun

31 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

Mon

01 Apr

$80

$101

Tue

02 Apr

$80

$109

Wed

03 Apr

$80

$109

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 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

Fri

29 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

Sat

30 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

Sun

31 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

Mon

01 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

Tue

02 Apr

$114

$119

Wed

03 Apr

$114

$119

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 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

Fri

29 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

Sat

30 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

Sun

31 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

Mon

01 Apr

$106

$106

Tue

02 Apr

$106

$219

Wed

03 Apr

$134

$219

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$115

$115

Fri

29 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

Sat

30 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

Sun

31 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

Mon

01 Apr

$91

$100

Tue

02 Apr

$91

$129

Wed

03 Apr

$91

$129

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$125

$131

Fri

29 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

Sat

30 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

Sun

31 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

Mon

01 Apr

$101

$147

Tue

02 Apr

$101

$142

Wed

03 Apr

$101

$139

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 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

Fri

29 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

Sat

30 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

Sun

31 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

Mon

01 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

Tue

02 Apr

$144

$144

Wed

03 Apr

$144

$144

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$108

$108

Fri

29 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

Sat

30 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

Sun

31 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

Mon

01 Apr

$82

$95

Tue

02 Apr

$82

$92

Wed

03 Apr

$82

$82

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 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

Fri

29 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

Sat

30 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

Sun

31 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

Mon

01 Apr

$174

$182

Tue

02 Apr

$134

$154

Wed

03 Apr

$164

$164

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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 28 March, 2024

Car rental depots at Essendon Airport

Car hire depots at Essendon Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Essendon Airport

    On airport • Essendon Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Budget Essendon Airport

    On airport • Essendon Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Hertz Essendon Airport

    On airport • Essendon Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Essendon Airport

    On airport • Essendon Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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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.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Essendon Airport

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Essendon Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Essendon Airport?

    Prices start at AUD $69 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $219 per day for a Standard Car. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Essendon Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Essendon Airport?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $70 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Essendon Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Essendon Airport?

    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 $118 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Essendon Airport.

  • 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.

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