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FAQs 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 $92 per day.

  • Where can I find Budget hire cars at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

    Terminal Building is the closest Budget hire car location to Melbourne Essendon Airport. The telephone number for this location is +61 3 9131 8801.

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)?

    No (according to our data)

Reviews

Pros

" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
"Very friendly ."(in 350 reviews)

Cons

"Terrible as well"(in 355 reviews)
"The is absolutely atrocious."(in 355 reviews)
" number never replies."(in 355 reviews)
Overall rating6.6 OkayBased on 10000 reviews
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.6

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2.0
There was no cars available even though I booked a car. This happened to about 20 other people in line at 11:30 pm. If there are no cars you shouldn’t provide a confirmation.Reviewed 14 Oct 2025
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10.0
NiceReviewed 13 Oct 2025
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2.0
Car was not equipped with an adapter to charge it at alternative locations. No one even told me how to put the car in drive and drive it.Reviewed 12 Oct 2025
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2.0
We will never use budget at LIH again. This is the second time in a row that the service was beyond poor.Reviewed 12 Oct 2025
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2.0
I was unable to rent from Budget when I arrived at the airport having prepaid my full rental for $750 they denied the rental saying it was a credit issue . Insane . Do I went next door and got a much better car for $475 at Enterprise . Budget should not do this to people who book and prepay in advance its just a terrible business model . I will never use them !!Reviewed 11 Oct 2025
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10.0
Great! Friendly and efficient staff. Easy pick up and drop off! Nice, clean car.Reviewed 11 Oct 2025
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2.0
Didn't get a car because they wouldn't accept a debit card. Still charged a 50 dollar "no show" fee.Reviewed 10 Oct 2025
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4.0
It was Thrifty. the car was so small, and it had many blind spots.Reviewed 10 Oct 2025
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8.0
Everything was fineReviewed 9 Oct 2025
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8.0
Good customer service and quick pickup/dropoff. Car had a bit of a smoke smell for the first day but then dissipated so I assume the person using the car before us was a smoker.Reviewed 8 Oct 2025
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4.0
Budget said our code was invalid which it confirmed by phone the day before. Almost an hour was wasted before our reservation was honored.Reviewed 8 Oct 2025
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8.0
Hello all was good, but when we picked up car the gas tank was only half full. We returned the car it full of gas should we not get a credit? GeorgeReviewed 7 Oct 2025
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Budget car hires near Melbourne Essendon Airport

Address

Terminal Building

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

Phone

+61 3 9131 8801

Address

54 Halsey Road

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

Phone

+61 3 9131 8800

Address

28 Williamson Road

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

Phone

+61 3 9131 8855

Address

1484 Sydney Rd

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00

Phone

+61 3 9355 1255

Address

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

Phone

+61 1300 362 848
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