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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.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 29, 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 29 August, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Essendon Airport car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(104 reviews)
  • 27 Jul 2026

    Easy

    brian w.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Sydney Mascot
    Mystery Vehicle or similar
  • 23 Jun 2026

    Great

    nicole g.
    Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similar
    Newcastle
    Toyota Cross Hybrid or similar
  • 01 Jun 2026

    Quick and easy

    shpresa v.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
  • 16 Jun 2026

    Relatively easy, though the site used to memorize driver details to make it quicker.

    ashley d.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Kalgoorlie Airport
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 13 Jun 2026

    QUITE STRAIGHT FORWARD

    peter j.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Hobart Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 14 Jun 2026

    Very easy to make a booking and price was great.

    kylie l.
    Booked: Mg Zs or similar
    Brisbane City
    Mg Zs or similar
  • 04 May 2026

    EASY

    louise k.
    Booked: Toyota Camry or similar
    Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
    Toyota Camry or similar
  • 19 Jun 2026

    Always GREAT deals

    marija d.
    Booked: Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or Similar
    Sydney Airport
    Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or Similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Essendon Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport.
🔑 No. of depotsSix car rental depots at Essendon Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Dollar, Everything Fleet, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Essendon Airport

Popular rental car models at Essendon Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month

  • 1

    33%

    $34
    $68
    Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris CrossEconomy Elite SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

  • 2

    21%

    $38
    $76
    Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid

    Subaru Crosstrek HybridIntermediate Elite SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

  • 3

    17%

    $32
    $63
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridIntermediate Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

  • 4

    13%

    $63
    $123
    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

  • 5

    8%

    $34
    $39
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

Audi vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Audi Q5

    Audi Q5

    5

    4

    3 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Honda vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Honda CR-V

    Honda CR-V

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Hyundai Staria Load

    Hyundai Staria Load

    3

    4

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Kia vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

MG vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • MG HS Excite

    MG HS Excite

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Nissan vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or Similar

    Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

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 Crosstrek Hybrid

    Subaru Crosstrek HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Toyota vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Commuter

    Toyota Commuter

    12

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet

  • 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

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    2

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Other vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 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 29 August, 2026

Essendon Airport daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for an economy car

Price range over the past 12 months for an intermediate car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Aug

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

30 Aug

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

31 Aug

$54

$68

Tue

01 Sep

$49

$75

Wed

02 Sep

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

Thu

03 Sep

$56

$75

Fri

04 Sep

$56

$75

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Aug

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

30 Aug

$40

$40

Mon

31 Aug

$37

$37

Tue

01 Sep

$38

$40

Wed

02 Sep

$40

$40

Thu

03 Sep

$40

$40

Fri

04 Sep

$40

$40

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Aug

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

30 Aug

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

31 Aug

$79

$79

Tue

01 Sep

$77

$97

Wed

02 Sep

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

Thu

03 Sep

$84

$84

Fri

04 Sep

$82

$82

Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV

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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Aug

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

30 Aug

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

31 Aug

$38

$75

Tue

01 Sep

$39

$83

Wed

02 Sep

$39

$39

Thu

03 Sep

$59

$83

Fri

04 Sep

$59

$83

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Aug

$61

$65

Sun

30 Aug

$46

$46

Mon

31 Aug

$46

$130

Tue

01 Sep

$46

$130

Wed

02 Sep

$46

$46

Thu

03 Sep

$46

$130

Fri

04 Sep

$46

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Aug

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

30 Aug

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

31 Aug

$151

$170

Tue

01 Sep

$86

$183

Wed

02 Sep

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

Thu

03 Sep

$96

$165

Fri

04 Sep

$47

$165

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Aug

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

30 Aug

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

31 Aug

$242

$363

Tue

01 Sep

$90

$387

Wed

02 Sep

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

Thu

03 Sep

$242

$375

Fri

04 Sep

$242

$356

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

29 Aug

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

30 Aug

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

31 Aug

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

01 Sep

$70

$70

Wed

02 Sep

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

Thu

03 Sep

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

04 Sep

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

Today

29 Aug

$98

$98

Sun

30 Aug

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

31 Aug

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

01 Sep

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

Wed

02 Sep

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

Thu

03 Sep

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

04 Sep

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

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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 29 August, 2026

Car rental depots at Essendon Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Essendon Airport

    Avis Essendon Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Thu 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat–Sun 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Terminal Building Essendon Fields, Victoria

  • Budget Essendon Airport

    Budget Essendon Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Thu 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat–Sun 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    Terminal Building (Airline Passengers Only), Victoria

  • Dollar Essendon Airport

    Dollar Essendon Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

    72 Hargrave Avenue, Victoria

  • Everything Fleet Melbourne Airport

    Everything Fleet Melbourne Airport

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    4.6 (36)Mon–Sun 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM

    16 Howes Street, Victoria

  • Hertz Essendon Airport

    Hertz Essendon Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

    72 Hargrave Ave, Victoria

  • Thrifty Essendon Airport

    Thrifty Essendon Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed

    72 Hargrave Avenue, Victoria

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
Airport West 2 km away
Maidstone 7 km away
Melbourne Airport 8 km away
Footscray 9 km away
Preston 10 km away
Docklands 11 km away
Melbourne 11 km away
Melbourne Southern Cross Station 11 km away
Melbourne - Southbank 12 km away
South Melbourne 13 km away
Richmond 14 km away
Balwyn 15 km away
South Yarra 16 km away
St Kilda 17 km away
Hoppers Crossing 24 km away

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Essendon Airport

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

    For a rental period from 31 August to 3 September 2026, prices range from AUD $37 per day for an Intermediate Car to AUD $170 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 for the rental period from 31 August to 3 September 2026 is a Toyota Corolla or similar from Everything Fleet costing AUD $37 per day. 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?

    Based on our data from over 14,600 rental car bookings at Essendon Airport over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 35 per cent.

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

    The price of a minivan hired at Essendon Airport from 1 September to 4 September 2026 ranges from AUD $70 to AUD $387 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Essendon Airport.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car at Essendon Airport?

    The highest-rated rental car at Essendon Airport is Mystery Car or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • 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 $35 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. 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.

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