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Budget car hire prices at Melbourne Essendon Airport
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Reviews
Pros
" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
" and fast."(in 1394 reviews)
Cons
"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"Will Budget again!"(in 252 reviews)
"Will Budget again."(in 252 reviews)
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Recent reviews
Traveller rating
8.0
The pickup process could be easier. No indication as to where to go to find the car. Asked a lady who pointed us in the general direction. Then had to manhandle our suitcases up stairs because of no elevator or ramp. People running the rental lot were less than welcoming. Car was adequate. Ran well and it was very clean inside.Reviewed 23 May 2024
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2.0
I did not like anything. Slow pick up, markup higher than announced, car not super clean, I was charged gas even though the tank was full.Reviewed 23 May 2024
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10.0
AwesomeReviewed 23 May 2024
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2.0
Given a rundown pickup with leaking air driver tire. & charged for gas incorrectly. Bad experienceReviewed 22 May 2024
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2.0
Lady behind counter was extremely rude. Wouldn’t let me stand in building beside my husband. Downgraded our car to small suv but didn’t reduce the price. Spoke down to us like we were children. Never again will i use budget. Im sure not all staff are rude like her but it was enough to in future take my buisiness else were.Reviewed 22 May 2024
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10.0
All good, great peopleReviewed 22 May 2024
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10.0
Awesome customer serviceReviewed 22 May 2024
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8.0
I needed a car at the last minute due to a canceled flight from Tucson. The only way to get to our destination for a celebratory event was to book a flight on another airline from Phoenix. I was able to make a car reservation online from my phone which was easy to do. When the counter opened the service person was very helpful but the added charges were very confusing and unclear. What started as a less than one-day rental to get from the Tucson airport to Phoenix airport costing about $100 turned into a rental for less than 8 hours for $250. Otherwise, the rental was excellent.Reviewed 21 May 2024
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8.0
The Chrysler Pacifica had lots of pet hair (cat or dog), dirt, debri, & etc. It would have been better for me as a customer, to have been clean. At least vacuumed to get the pet hair up/out/gone.Reviewed 21 May 2024
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4.0
The person when I pick up was angry, the car was dirty and then before return I filled up the gas and they charge to me 20 bucksReviewed 21 May 2024
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2.0
I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with the service I received during my recent car rental attempt at Barcelona Airport. Despite having a confirmed reservation and providing all required details, including my credit card from Kosovo, I was informed upon arrival that Budget does not accept credit cards from my region. This refusal caused significant inconvenience and additional expenses, as I had to secure a rental from another company, GoldCar, at four times the original cost. Furthermore, at no point during the reservation process was I informed of this regional restriction, which I find unacceptable.Reviewed 21 May 2024
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2.0
Customer service picking up carReviewed 21 May 2024
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Budget car hires near Melbourne Essendon Airport
Terminal Building, Essendon Fields Airport
Address
Terminal Building, Essendon Fields AirportAddress
2 Moore RdHours
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
Phone
+61 3 9131 8800Address
28 Williamson RoadHours
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
Phone
+61 3 9131 8855Address
1484 Sydney RdHours
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 15:00 |
Phone
+61 3 9355 1255Address
Melbourne Tullamarine AirportHours
| Monday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
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| Tuesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Thursday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Friday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Saturday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
| Sunday | 05:00 - 23:59 |
Phone
+61 1300 362 848FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at Melbourne Essendon Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car from Budget at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
On average a hire car from Budget at Melbourne Essendon Airport costs $100 per day.
Where can I find Budget hire cars at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
2 Moore Rd is the closest Budget hire car location to Melbourne Essendon Airport. The telephone number for this location is +61 3 9131 8800.
Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)?
No (according to our data)