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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 $88 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
They changed me fuel 112 dollars but when I dropped off the car it was full up of gas and I showed them the receipt I talked to customer service and I sent them the receipt and I’m waiting for respond backReviewed 3 May 2026
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8.0
Everyone was friendly. But the car was super dirty on the outside and there is a mandatory purchase of insurance on St. Thomas I was unaware of. The car itself was great.Reviewed 3 May 2026
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10.0
Excellent customer service. We had a car which was not washed but the staff and management took care of it very efficiently and was very professional in maintaining the care and customer service expected. MahaloReviewed 3 May 2026
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10.0
Service was great! We were 4 hours late due to airplane mechanical problems. Budget kept the car for us. Easy check in process. Keys in the car ready to go.Reviewed 2 May 2026
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10.0
Ulysses was terrific to check out my rental event though he works at the Avis desk.Reviewed 2 May 2026
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2.0
They did not allow me to take the rental after paying for it and signing the paperwork. They left me hanging after my flight was canceled at 11pm and asked me to go around asking if a rental car is available at other rental car companies. I will never go to Budget again.Reviewed 2 May 2026
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8.0
Drop off place we were told to use was closed when we arrived.Reviewed 2 May 2026
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10.0
We liked the smoother ride.and very good on gasReviewed 1 May 2026
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8.0
The pickup was a little hard bc there was no one to show me where the car was and the lot was blocked off and difficult to get out of. But the car itself was great. A little pricey.Reviewed 1 May 2026
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6.0
The inside of the windshield was absolutely filthy when I got the car. I mean REALLY bad. I had to stop at the store and buy glass wipes to clean it as I had trouble seeing through it when driving into the sun. The electric tailgate didn't work and would only open or close the gate part-way. Other than that the car was good.Reviewed 1 May 2026
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2.0
I ended up getting a car from another company because the line was ridiculously long at Budget- longer than 2 days previously when my friend waited at least an hour to get to the front. There were also people waiting for cars out by the car pick up.Reviewed 30 Apr 2026
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2.0
I reserved a car. They did not reserve me a car. The only vehicles they had were pick up trucks. My experience was awful. The attendant at the rental counter had a rude, “Take it or leave it” attitude and did not care that I am 74, 5’3” tall and weigh 105 pounds and had reserved a car. He said it was too bad. I was not given a receipt on pick up so I had no paperwork. Additionally, I paid my “TOTAL RENTAL AMOUNT” at the time of reservation and they increased the amount by $112.56 at the time I turned my truck in. DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES RENT a VEHICLE FROM BUDGET! I WILL NEVER DO SO AGAIN.Reviewed 30 Apr 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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