The easiest way to book a car hire at Essendon Airport (MEB)
Book today, pay later, free cancellation
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.
Economy Elite SUV
View offerTravel 19 Apr - 22 Apr 2026
from AUD $37/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 20 Apr - 23 Apr 2026
from AUD $38/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 19 Apr - 22 Apr 2026
from AUD $38/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 21 Apr - 24 Apr 2026
from AUD $39/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 20 Apr - 23 Apr 2026
from AUD $44/day
Intermediate Elite SUV
View offerTravel 19 Apr - 22 Apr 2026
from AUD $46/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from AUD $56/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from AUD $59/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 17 Apr - 20 Apr 2026
from AUD $61/day
Showing 9 of 16 offers
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 16, 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 16 April, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 15 Jan 2026leong tuck c.Booked: Suzuki Swift or similarMelbourne Airport
- 10 Jan 2026rodney h.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMelbourne Airport
- 07 Apr 2026nicholas w.Booked: Small Tray Truck - Isuzu or similarAlexandria (Australia)
- 21 Feb 2026russell j.Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similarCairns Airport
- 03 Feb 2026jamie m.Booked: Toyota Camry Hybrid or similarMildura Airport
- 11 Mar 2026tammy s.Booked: Toyota bZ4X or similarCanberra Airport
- 11 Mar 2026carlos a.Booked: Large SUVTownsville Airport
- 25 Feb 2026gary n.Booked: Ford Everest or similarBrisbane Airport
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 | Six car rental depots at Essendon Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, 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
27%
$33$63
Suzuki Swift Hybrid or SimilarEconomy Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
2
13%
$48$105
Nissan X-TRAIL e-POWER or SimilarStandard SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
3
13%
$46$106Subaru Crosstrek HybridIntermediate Elite SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
4
13%
$39$39
Toyota Corolla HybridIntermediate Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
5
9%
$37$57Toyota Yaris CrossEconomy Elite SUV
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Rent withEverything Fleet
Audi vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Honda vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Honda Crv
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Hyundai vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Hyundai Staria Load
3
4
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Isuzu vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Isuzu FRR 500
2
5
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
LDV vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
LDV Delivery 9
3
2
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Mazda vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
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 small
ProvidersBudget, Everything Fleet
Toyota vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Coaster 22 Seater
22
5
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Commuter
12
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Everything Fleet
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux
5
4
ProvidersBudget, Everything Fleet
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Everything Fleet
Toyota Prado GX Mine Spec
5
4
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEverything Fleet
Showing 10 of 13 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport
4wd Tray
2
5
ProvidersBudget
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 16 April, 2026
Essendon Airport daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 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
17 Apr
$56
$73
18 Apr
$39
$39
19 Apr
$39
$39
20 Apr
$38
$73
21 Apr
$59
$73
22 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 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
17 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
18 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
19 Apr
$38
$38
20 Apr
$38
$38
21 Apr
$38
$38
22 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 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
17 Apr
$82
$82
18 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
19 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
20 Apr
$82
$82
21 Apr
$82
$82
22 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
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
16 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
17 Apr
$59
$79
18 Apr
$39
$39
19 Apr
$37
$38
20 Apr
$37
$79
21 Apr
$38
$79
22 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$76
$76
17 Apr
$65
$89
18 Apr
$46
$46
19 Apr
$46
$46
20 Apr
$46
$115
21 Apr
$39
$89
22 Apr
$39
$46
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$82
$82
17 Apr
$81
$81
18 Apr
$58
$60
19 Apr
$47
$50
20 Apr
$44
$110
21 Apr
$45
$110
22 Apr
$46
$49
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 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
17 Apr
$237
$245
18 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
19 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
20 Apr
$210
$265
21 Apr
$202
$265
22 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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$220
$220
17 Apr
$220
$232
18 Apr
$214
$226
19 Apr
$204
$224
20 Apr
$124
$204
21 Apr
$136
$204
22 Apr
$149
$204
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
16 Apr
$98
$98
17 Apr
$98
$98
18 Apr
$98
$98
19 Apr
$86
$86
20 Apr
$86
$86
21 Apr
$86
$86
22 Apr
$86
$86
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 16 April, 2026
Car rental depots at Essendon Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Essendon Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 07:30–17:00, Fri 07:30–18:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–12:00Terminal Building Essendon Fields, Victoria
Budget Essendon Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 07:30–17:00, Fri 07:30–18:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–12:00Terminal Building (Airline Passengers Only), Victoria
Dollar Essendon Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed72 Hargrave Avenue, Victoria
Everything Fleet Melbourne Airport
View details4.6 (36)Mon–Sun 07:00–22:0016 Howes Street, Victoria
Hertz Essendon Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed72 Hargrave Ave, Victoria
Thrifty Essendon Airport
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed72 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.
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 $38 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $110 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle 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 between AUD $108 and AUD $204 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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 highest-rated car hire provider at Essendon Airport?
Everything Fleet is the highest-rated car hire provider at Essendon Airport, based on ratings by our customers.
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?
