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Car rental rates in Essendon

Essendon is one of Melbourne’s better known and larger suburbs located within easy travel distance of the CBD. The suburb is both famous for being Steve Irwin’s birthplace and also for its same-named Australian Rules Football team.


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  • BudgetCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $49/day

    for 15 Feb - 18 Feb 2025
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  • EnterpriseEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $54/day

    for 11 Feb - 14 Feb 2025
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  • EnterpriseIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $54/day

    for 11 Feb - 14 Feb 2025
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  • EnterpriseSpecial
    Special

    From $55/day

    for 11 Feb - 14 Feb 2025
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  • SixtMini Car
    Mini Car

    From $60/day

    for 13 Feb - 18 Feb 2025
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  • EnterpriseStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $60/day

    for 11 Feb - 14 Feb 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 10, 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 10 February, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Essendon car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(34 reviews)
  • 09 Dec 2024

    Too easy

    richard s.
    Booked: Large SUV
    Brisbane Airport
    Large SUV
  • 29 Jan 2025

    It was straight forward

    sandra t.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Perth Bassendean
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 21 Jan 2025

    Good service

    sarojini m.
    Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similar
    Brisbane International Airport
    Volkswagen Polo or similar
  • 03 Feb 2025

    Good

    ashley l.
    Booked: Toyota Commuter or similar
    Hobart City
    Toyota Commuter or similar
  • 22 Jan 2025

    So simple

    amanda k.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Broome Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 17 Jan 2025

    Easy

    md ashraful i.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Adelaide Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 01 Feb 2025

    Easy don’t have to pay and I can cancel anytime and I like that I can see all available cars in one spot, just easy and simple

    rebecca s.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 04 Feb 2025

    Easy

    kaye b.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Melbourne Airport
    Compact Automatic
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Essendon

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV, Ute and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots in Docklands.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Enterprise and Sixt.

Car models commonly available in Essendon

Audi vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Audi Q3 Hybrid

    Audi Q3 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

BMW vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • BMW 3 series

    BMW 3 series

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    BMW X3

    BMW X3

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    3 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Sixt, Avis

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Picanto

    Kia Picanto

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Kia Rio

    Kia Rio

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Mazda CX3

    Mazda CX3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

MG vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • MG 3

    MG 3

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

    MG HS

    MG HS

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

Nissan vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Nissan Juke

    Nissan Juke

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Skoda vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Skoda Kamiq

    Skoda Kamiq

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

    Skoda Scala

    Skoda Scala

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

Subaru vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Subaru Crosstrek

    Subaru Crosstrek

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

Tesla vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Tesla Model 3

    Tesla Model 3Electric

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Tesla Model Y

    Tesla Model YElectric

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Toyota vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • 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

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt

    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Enterprise

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Sixt

    Toyota Hiace

    Toyota Hiace

    2

    2

    Providers

    Enterprise

  • Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    Providers

    Enterprise

    Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab

    Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    5

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Sixt

    Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    7

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Sixt

  • Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Volkswagen Polo

    Volkswagen Polo

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

Other vehicles for hire in Essendon

  • Cupra Leon V

    Cupra Leon VHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Hino 300 Series 616 Medium

    Hino 300 Series 616 Medium

    3

    4

    Providers

    Enterprise

  • Iveco Daily

    Iveco Daily

    2

    2

    Providers

    Enterprise

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise, Budget

  • VW Tiguan

    VW Tiguan

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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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 10 February, 2025

Essendon daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$59

$71

Tue

11 Feb

$54

$71

Wed

12 Feb

$59

$71

Thu

13 Feb

$55

$71

Fri

14 Feb

$59

$71

Sat

15 Feb

$49

$71

Sun

16 Feb

$59

$71

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$65

$86

Tue

11 Feb

$54

$86

Wed

12 Feb

$65

$86

Thu

13 Feb

$57

$86

Fri

14 Feb

$65

$86

Sat

15 Feb

$58

$86

Sun

16 Feb

$65

$86

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$83

$200

Tue

11 Feb

$60

$200

Wed

12 Feb

$83

$200

Thu

13 Feb

$76

$200

Fri

14 Feb

$85

$200

Sat

15 Feb

$62

$200

Sun

16 Feb

$86

$200

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

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

11 Feb

$67

$83

Wed

12 Feb

$67

$83

Thu

13 Feb

$82

$93

Fri

14 Feb

$67

$83

Sat

15 Feb

$67

$83

Sun

16 Feb

$67

$83

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$66

$79

Tue

11 Feb

$64

$79

Wed

12 Feb

$66

$79

Thu

13 Feb

$63

$81

Fri

14 Feb

$66

$79

Sat

15 Feb

$63

$79

Sun

16 Feb

$66

$81

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$81

$89

Tue

11 Feb

$69

$89

Wed

12 Feb

$75

$89

Thu

13 Feb

$62

$89

Fri

14 Feb

$81

$89

Sat

15 Feb

$60

$89

Sun

16 Feb

$81

$89

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$83

$282

Tue

11 Feb

$81

$282

Wed

12 Feb

$81

$282

Thu

13 Feb

$79

$282

Fri

14 Feb

$83

$282

Sat

15 Feb

$79

$282

Sun

16 Feb

$83

$282

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$104

$292

Tue

11 Feb

$74

$292

Wed

12 Feb

$74

$292

Thu

13 Feb

$73

$292

Fri

14 Feb

$74

$292

Sat

15 Feb

$73

$292

Sun

16 Feb

$74

$292

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

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

11 Feb

$86

$117

Wed

12 Feb

$85

$86

Thu

13 Feb

$84

$86

Fri

14 Feb

$85

$86

Sat

15 Feb

$84

$86

Sun

16 Feb

$85

$86

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$170

$292

Tue

11 Feb

$170

$292

Wed

12 Feb

$170

$292

Thu

13 Feb

$154

$292

Fri

14 Feb

$196

$292

Sat

15 Feb

$177

$292

Sun

16 Feb

$196

$292

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$134

$134

Tue

11 Feb

$134

$134

Wed

12 Feb

$134

$134

Thu

13 Feb

$122

$134

Fri

14 Feb

$125

$125

Sat

15 Feb

$110

$125

Sun

16 Feb

$125

$125

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

$69

$69

Tue

11 Feb

$69

$69

Wed

12 Feb

$69

$69

Thu

13 Feb

$66

$69

Fri

14 Feb

$69

$69

Sat

15 Feb

$66

$69

Sun

16 Feb

$69

$69

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

10 Feb

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

11 Feb

$85

$85

Wed

12 Feb

$85

$85

Thu

13 Feb

$84

$88

Fri

14 Feb

$88

$88

Sat

15 Feb

$84

$88

Sun

16 Feb

$88

$88

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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 10 February, 2025

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Car rental depots in Essendon

Car hire depots in Essendon are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Maribyrnong Cars

    28 Williamson Road, Maribyrnong Vic VIC, 3032

    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 - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Budget Maribyrnong Cars

    28 Williamson Road, Maribyrnong VIC, 3032

    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 - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Enterprise Melbourne Coburg

    251 Sydney Road, Coburg VIC, 3058

    Today •7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

  • Sixt Coburg (AU)

    152A Gaffney Street, Coburg VIC, 3058

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    5.00 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Essendon, Victoria

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Docklands?

    Prices start at AUD $49 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $292 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Docklands.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Luxury SUV in Docklands?

    If you are looking for a Luxury SUV option, the rate is AUD $86 per day. Make sure to check a live rate for your desired car hire dates in Docklands.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Docklands?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $84 and AUD $86 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Docklands.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Docklands?

    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 $154 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Docklands.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Docklands?

    The highest-rated rental car in Docklands is Mitsubishi ASX or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Docklands?

    Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider in Docklands, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Essendon?

    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 in Essendon 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.

  • Can I pick up a car hire in Essendon and drop off in another location?

    Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Essendon and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier. To avoid surprises, we add this charge to the total cost displayed in our search engine.

  • Where can I park my rental car in Essendon?

    There are ample parking and a variety of parking options on-site in Essendon as well as permit zone, pay and display and long term parking opposite Essendon Fields Airport. Free parking for periods up to two hours is available in the shopping centre car park.

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