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Great value rental cars from Essendon Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • 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.

  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $64/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyStandard Elite Sport
    Standard Elite Sport

    From $66/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $71/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From $72/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From $75/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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  • HertzEconomy SUV
    Economy SUV

    From $75/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
    View offer

Showing 6 of 9 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 06, 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 06 July, 2025

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Our overall rating
(4.8/5 from 101,674 reviews)
  • 18 Mar 2025

    Very easy and cheaper than most thank you

    damian j.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Gold Coast Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 20 Apr 2025

    Great and easy

    rob u.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Sydney Domestic Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 20 Mar 2025

    Straight forward.. I liked it!

    julie k.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
    Ayers Rock Downtown
    Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
  • 12 May 2025

    very easy to use

    kristine o.
    Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Volkswagen Polo or similar
  • 01 Apr 2025

    Quick efficient online process

    michael b.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Port Lincoln Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 15 Apr 2025

    Smooth each time

    theophilus d.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
  • 11 Jun 2025

    Process is simplistic

    robert h.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Sydney Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 06 May 2025

    I have used you service several times and find it quick and easy with great prices

    della p.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Essendon Airport

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

Car models commonly available at Essendon Airport

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

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    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

Polestar vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire at Essendon Airport

  • Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

    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, Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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 Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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 06 July, 2025

Essendon Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

$95

$95

Mon

07 Jul

$92

$151

Tue

08 Jul

$77

$147

Wed

09 Jul

$84

$116

Thu

10 Jul

$72

$95

Fri

11 Jul

$64

$95

Sat

12 Jul

$95

$95

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

$105

$112

Mon

07 Jul

$105

$112

Tue

08 Jul

$105

$112

Wed

09 Jul

$105

$112

Thu

10 Jul

$105

$112

Fri

11 Jul

$105

$112

Sat

12 Jul

$105

$112

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

$132

$212

Mon

07 Jul

$132

$212

Tue

08 Jul

$132

$212

Wed

09 Jul

$122

$212

Thu

10 Jul

$132

$212

Fri

11 Jul

$82

$212

Sat

12 Jul

$132

$212

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

$128

$132

Mon

07 Jul

$100

$158

Tue

08 Jul

$84

$153

Wed

09 Jul

$91

$132

Thu

10 Jul

$78

$132

Fri

11 Jul

$71

$132

Sat

12 Jul

$128

$132

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

$115

$138

Mon

07 Jul

$114

$179

Tue

08 Jul

$94

$174

Wed

09 Jul

$99

$138

Thu

10 Jul

$84

$138

Fri

11 Jul

$75

$138

Sat

12 Jul

$115

$138

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

$94

$151

Tue

08 Jul

$79

$147

Wed

09 Jul

$86

$114

Thu

10 Jul

$73

$73

Fri

11 Jul

$66

$75

Sat

12 Jul

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 06 July, 2025

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 - 12:00 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 - 12:00 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 •Closed

    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 •Closed

    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
Docklands <1km away
Southbank 1km away
Airport West <2km away
South Melbourne 2km away
South Yarra 2km away
Preston 2km away
Richmond 2km away
St Kilda 3km away
Maidstone 3km away
Melbourne 4km away
Footscray 4km away
Hoppers Crossing 5km away
Balwyn <6km away
Melbourne Airport 6km away
Melbourne Southern Cross Station 8km away

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 $64 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $212 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 $66 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car 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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