Book Budget car hires at Melbourne Essendon Airport
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Driver's age: 25-65
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10.0
The agent was most helpful when we picked up our rental. This was the first time renting a vehicle so didn’t know exactly what to expect. We felt much more relaxed and confident after going through things with the agent. The car was good to drive and fuel economical.Reviewed 12 Oct 2026
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10.0
Easy pick up and drop off. Helpful agent at the airport.Reviewed 12 Oct 2026
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2.0
I will never make the mistake of booking a car through Budget again. As I was signing the rental agreement, I noticed a $17.99 charge - for mileage over 45 miles per day? I had booked an unlimited mileage car, first of all. Second, the rental agent at the counter said “it should be unlimited.” I hit the back button to show her, and she said “oh. You’re right! It’s not!” - I cancelled it and booked with Hertz. I’ll never make this mistake again. Garbage.Reviewed 12 Oct 2026
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2.0
They gave me a car with flat tyre After that I received a new car which was more expensive . They didn’t tell me that. I call to call customer service for getting a partial reimburseReviewed 12 Oct 2026
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10.0
The only thing to note was that the pick up was at the holiday inn and not at the car rental village. But in fact that made it easier in the end. There was a gas station right opposite the place and wasn’t too busy.Reviewed 12 Oct 2026
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4.0
Staff didn't listen and update reservation when I revised upon pickup. Further interactions were frustrating as staff also did not listen and update. The car was too small, outside was dirty, the wipers were old, and the wiper fluid hadn't been refilled. I won't use or recommend Budget again.Reviewed 11 Oct 2026
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10.0
Went smoothly and the budget rep was quick and responsiveReviewed 11 Oct 2026
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10.0
Registration line was longReviewed 11 Oct 2026
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10.0
Very good customer service this time, got an upgrade as well. Very niceReviewed 11 Oct 2026
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10.0
The vehicle had just been returned and there was no one to detail it and there was nothing else available even though I had made a reservationReviewed 11 Oct 2026
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10.0
Great service. Friendly & helpfulReviewed 10 Oct 2026
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4.0
They are a budget rental company with the exception of price. Astronomical. I booked a luxury suv and was given a mini van. I went back in and they were nice enough to put me in a cheap suv. Do you think I was given a discount? Nope.Reviewed 9 Oct 2026
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Budget car hires near Melbourne Essendon Airport
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Terminal BuildingHours
| 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 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
Phone
+61 3 9131 8801Address
54 Halsey RoadHours
| 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 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
Phone
+61 3 9131 8800Address
28 Williamson RoadHours
| Monday | 07:30 - 16:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
Phone
+61 3 9131 8855Address
1484 Sydney 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 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| 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 |