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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 $53 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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2.0
I had a horrible experience. I got a rental that wasn’t there. No vehicles available but still charge me the full amount and haven’t got a refund yet.Reviewed 17 Feb 2026
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2.0
Cancelled reservation day of with no prior notice.Reviewed 17 Feb 2026
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2.0
Waited for two days and still do not have a rental available. I understand having a low inventory but why allow the reservation if no car is available. Complexes UnprofessionalReviewed 17 Feb 2026
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6.0
The representative could have been w little more helpful and friendly. He was very stoic.Reviewed 17 Feb 2026
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2.0
Like an hour after the reservation I received a phone call from them stating they did not have any cars available and canceled my reservation.Reviewed 17 Feb 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
Kayak advertised we would get a suv compact. When arrived at budget, they offered a small sedan.we were counting on a small suv. When we told them and showed them what we booked they said it is kayaks fault for misguided customers.Reviewed 16 Feb 2026
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2.0
I was paying with a debit card, and due to the fact that I didn't have a credit card they charged me an additional $30 per day for insurance. I was not informed before my rental until I was already there. My mother was extremely sick and I needed to drive to see her, and they were holding this car until I got charged more than advertized.Reviewed 16 Feb 2026
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2.0
We got to the Budget office and they had no info about my rental. None of the confirmation numbers worked and they had no available cars..There better not be any charges on my cardReviewed 16 Feb 2026
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2.0
Arrived at night and no cars available at all. Up to 30 to 40 people in line with NO options for alternate vehicles. Answer was sorry, nothing we can do. NEVER use them again and now ill fight to get back $289.00 in deposit.Reviewed 16 Feb 2026
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2.0
Budget refused the reservation saying that it was not made a minimum of 24hrs in advance.Reviewed 16 Feb 2026
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4.0
Kia was filthy. Garbage still in car from previous driver.Reviewed 16 Feb 2026
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2.0
3.5 hour wait and they didn’t reserve our truckReviewed 16 Feb 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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