Great value rental cars from Essendon Airport’s most trusted car hire providers
Essendon Airport (MEB) is one of Melbourne’s secondary airports, set just a 25-minute drive from the Melbourne CBD.
VroomVroomVroom lets you search, compare and book car hire easily from Essendon Airport, allowing you to hit the road sooner and explore the best of Victoria.
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 24, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots at Docklands. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Everything Fleet, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
Hertz
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Avis
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Suzuki Swift
5
5
1 small
Budget
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$95
$95
$95
$95
26 Mar
$95
$95
$95
$95
27 Mar
$95
$95
$95
$95
28 Mar
$95
$95
$95
$95
29 Mar
$95
$95
$95
$95
30 Mar
$95
$95
$95
$95
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$105
$105
$112
$112
26 Mar
$105
$105
$112
$112
27 Mar
$105
$105
$112
$112
28 Mar
$105
$105
$112
$112
29 Mar
$105
$105
$112
$112
30 Mar
$105
$105
$112
$112
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$132
$132
$212
$212
26 Mar
$132
$132
$212
$212
27 Mar
$132
$132
$212
$212
28 Mar
$132
$132
$212
$212
29 Mar
$132
$132
$212
$212
30 Mar
$132
$132
$212
$212
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$128
$128
$132
$132
26 Mar
$128
$128
$132
$132
27 Mar
$128
$128
$132
$132
28 Mar
$128
$128
$132
$132
29 Mar
$128
$128
$132
$132
30 Mar
$128
$128
$132
$132
Per day price range
24 Mar
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
25 Mar
$115
$115
$138
$138
26 Mar
$115
$115
$138
$138
27 Mar
$115
$115
$138
$138
28 Mar
$115
$115
$138
$138
29 Mar
$115
$115
$138
$138
30 Mar
$115
$115
$138
$138
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 24 March, 2025
Car hire depots at Essendon Airport are marked on the map below.
On airport • Essendon Airport Terminal
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
On airport • Essendon Airport Terminal
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
16 Howes Street, Airport West VIC, 3042
Today • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
4.62 • 20 ratings
On airport • Essendon Airport Terminal
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
On airport • Essendon Airport Terminal
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Essendon Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
On hiring a car at Essendon Airport
Prices start at AUD $89 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $341 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Docklands.
If you are looking for a Luxury SUV option, the rate is AUD $291 per day. Make sure to check a live rate for your desired car hire dates at Docklands.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $290 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Docklands.
The highest-rated rental car at Docklands is Mystery Car or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Everything Fleet is the highest-rated car hire provider at Docklands, based on ratings by our customers.
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at Essendon Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
You can choose to refuel in Caltex Woolworths located at 359 Keilor Road, Essendon. Be sure to fill up before returning your vehicle to avoid any additional fees from your supplier.
When you rent a car at Essendon Airport, general car insurance is covered by your car hire supplier. However, if your car is damaged or stolen while you’re renting it, you’ll be responsible for paying an excess ranging anywhere from AUD$4,000 to AUD$8,250.
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