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Budget car hire prices at Melbourne Essendon Airport

These are the best prices for 22-29 Mar.
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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 $138 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 called up to the rental office 2 hours before to ask was everything ok with my reservation because I was coming up there from Lawrenceville in a Lyft ! I got there and they denied my rental and I waisted 63$Reviewed 15 Mar 2026
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10.0
All was great! Thank youReviewed 15 Mar 2026
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4.0
Many problems actually, Billing issue at the end, charged 17 dollars for gas. Car was 3/4 full when I got it and full at dropoff. Tire pressure noticefor all 4 tires came on 10 hours after I picked the car up and a few hours later the low oil light came on. Also there was a low intermittant rumble from the front left wheel. Only had the car for 24 hours. Usually there are no problems at all but this was not the case. Rich NReviewed 15 Mar 2026
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4.0
There were no cars available when I arrived. I waited in the airport for 2 hours. Can there not be something reserved when we make reservations?Reviewed 15 Mar 2026
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10.0
Excellent speed and convenience inReviewed 15 Mar 2026
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8.0
All good.Reviewed 15 Mar 2026
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2.0
No one was workinf at the counters. There was over 100 people in line waiting with the first people in line have been waiting for over 3.5 hours. Would not recommend this cluster to anyoneReviewed 15 Mar 2026
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10.0
Loved that we got an upgrade because what we requested was not available so that’s always a perk. Drop off at the airport was super easy.Reviewed 15 Mar 2026
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2.0
2nd time waiting in a 45-60min line for counter while all other rental companies had no lines. Once at the counter, I was told to wait an additional 30-45min because the car wasn’t ready or clean yet. Then I got the car and it was the wrong vehicle (Toyota Corolla instead of mid size SUV). I was already late for a reservation so I just took what they gave me. Been a long time and loyal member of budget but after my recent two experiences, I’m avoiding Budget/Avis at all costs.Reviewed 14 Mar 2026
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2.0
poor customer service. very impersonal check in and drop off. no instructions for use of electric vehicle. no app access, could not use car to full potentialReviewed 13 Mar 2026
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2.0
HorribleReviewed 12 Mar 2026
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2.0
Lots of hidden upchargesReviewed 12 Mar 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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