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Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$71.88
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Nissan Qashqai
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$79.51
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$82.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Nissan X-Trail
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$84.60
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
In terminal
Pick-up information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Terminal Building
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:47 on 23/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Essendon Fields Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Essendon Fields Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Essendon Fields Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Essendon Fields Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$80 per day
Average car rental length
4 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–130 km/h
or
62–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.54 per liter or $5.83 per gallon
Rating
8.0 / 10
Airport info
Name
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
IATA
MEB
ICAO
YMEN
Overall rating
7.4 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.9
Check-in and departures
9.0
Terminal facilities
7.0
Wi-Fi
6.7
Restaurants and car rental services
6.3
Lounge
6.3
Top 20 locations near Essendon Fields Airport
- Melbourne Tullamarinefrom $33.48 per day3.4 km / 2.11 miles away
- Melbourne Coburgfrom $31.91 per day5.8 km / 3.6 miles away
- Melbourne Maribyrnongfrom $62.40 per day5.9 km / 3.67 miles away
- Melbourne Campbellfieldfrom $34.32 per day7.4 km / 4.6 miles away
- Melbourne Airportfrom $17.37 per day8 km / 4.97 miles away
- Melbourne Footscrayfrom $44.06 per day8.1 km / 5.03 miles away
- Melbourne Prestonfrom $41.23 per day8.8 km / 5.47 miles away
- Melbourne Sunshinefrom $42.39 per day9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
- Melbourne (Downtown)from $23.32 per day10.4 km / 6.46 miles away
- Melbourne Central Business Districtfrom $53.85 per day10.8 km / 6.71 miles away
- Melbourne Southbankfrom $47.08 per day11.7 km / 7.27 miles away
- Melbourne Altona Northfrom $51.45 per day12.2 km / 7.58 miles away
- South Melbourne Downtownfrom $26.40 per day12.3 km / 7.64 miles away
- South Melbournefrom $25.69 per day12.4 km / 7.71 miles away
- Melbourne Bundoorafrom $44.19 per day13.2 km / 8.2 miles away
- Melbourne Richmondfrom $29.87 per day13.5 km / 8.39 miles away
- Derrimut Downtown13.5 km / 8.39 miles away
- Melbourne Ravenhallfrom $50.12 per day13.8 km / 8.57 miles away
- Melbourne South Yarrafrom $27.57 per day14.9 km / 9.26 miles away
- Melbourne St Kildafrom $48.42 per day16.5 km / 10.25 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon VIC 3041
B
Hertz
72 Hargrave Ave
C
Avis
Terminal Building
D
Firefly
72 Hargrave Ave
When to book at Essendon Fields Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Essendon Fields Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Essendon Fields Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month November | |
| A good deal $61 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day at Essendon Fields Airport
$117
$59
$0
$70
in January
Jan
$93
in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
$68
in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$107
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Essendon Fields Airport is May — when rental costs average $67.70 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $106.70 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Essendon Fields Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Essendon Fields Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Essendon Fields Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
3.1
1.5
0
2.8 times in January
Jan
0.4 times in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
0.4 times in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Essendon Fields Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 6 days, while in May, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days at Essendon Fields Airport
7
3
0
2 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
Mar
Apr
1 day in May
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $38 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Essendon Fields Airport
8.0
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
March
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
Learn more
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Apr 5, 2023
Dulcie C.
Toyota Corolla
Only got an 8 because the weather was average. Melbournes a great city
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$80
Lowest daily price
$38
Total cars available
56
Top 4 suppliers at Essendon Fields Airport in 2026
Thrifty
8.6
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.2
$38–$140
per day
72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon VIC 3041
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$62–$198
per day
72 Hargrave Ave
0428725098
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Avis
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$99–$117
per day
Terminal Building
0391318809
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-18:00
Sat
07:30-12:00
Sun
07:30-12:00
Firefly
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$99–$117
per day
72 Hargrave Ave
0428725098
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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