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Budget car hire prices at Melbourne Essendon Airport

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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 $84 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

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

Recent reviews

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10.0
No issuesReviewed 8 May 2026
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10.0
There system setup is great fast in and out.Reviewed 8 May 2026
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2.0
It was quite an inconvenience when I edited additional cost and loss a whole dayof the trip due to not having a reliable car and then be told that I have to pay $115 USD if the car is not clean. Instead of making ammends giving me a unreliable car the sought to punish me. Time is money and I loss way too much.Reviewed 7 May 2026
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10.0
The process was very easy.Reviewed 7 May 2026
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10.0
I had no issue what so ever and I will most definitely rent from them againReviewed 7 May 2026
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2.0
they’re trying to trick you for damage and hold your deposit a long timeReviewed 7 May 2026
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8.0
Excellent. Very transparent and depot easy to findReviewed 7 May 2026
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2.0
They told me I needed a credit card and would not allow me to use debit like your website said. Poor communication and I want a refund. I’m quiet furious on the quality of care and the response from kayakReviewed 7 May 2026
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2.0
The pickup staff tried to put another day on my rental because I arrived 30 minutes early. When P asked why tge cost was double, they afmitted their "mistake". The dropoff inspector asked me to fill out a damage report over a pen-tip sized mark on the windshield. The 1st time in my life this has happened. I will advise people to avoid Budget car rental.Reviewed 6 May 2026
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8.0
Friendly staffReviewed 6 May 2026
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2.0
No one is working while returning How do they knows that I return on time n full gas That is y I got charged extra $34.52 for what I got no ideaReviewed 6 May 2026
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6.0
Picked up car and it was filthy. Should have went back in office and told them but took it home and cleaned it. Was very happy with the price.Reviewed 6 May 2026
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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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