Car Rental at Essendon Fields Airport

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Essendon Fields Airport, Melbourne, Australia
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$44.91 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$67.37 per day
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or similar
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$65.67 per day
Standard
Kia Cerato or similar
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$135.56 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$51.32 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$53.26 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$53.38 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$55.91 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:12 PM on 5/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$66 per day
Average car rental length
2 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%
Rating
8.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.17 per liter or $4.44 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.04 per liter or $3.93 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.40 per liter or $5.30 per gallon

Airport info

Rating
7.4
  • 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

Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)

  • IATA: MEB
  • ICAO: YMEN
  • Name: Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)

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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.
Average rental costs per day at Essendon Fields Airport
January
February
March
April
$66.02
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
$82.18
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Essendon Fields Airport is May — when rental costs average $66.02 per day. This is 11% cheaper than the yearly average and 20% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $82.18 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.

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 December the average rental period is 2 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Essendon Fields Airport
January
February
March
April
1
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
2
December

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 May, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Essendon Fields Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
March
April
100%
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
100%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs
Lowest price $45 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Mazda CX-30 5 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

New Zealand
Toyota Corolla
4/4/23
Only got an 8 because the weather was average. Melbournes a great city

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Hertz
8.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$65.93
Lowest daily price
$44.91
Total cars available
30

Top 5 suppliers at Essendon Fields Airport in 2025

Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+610429085760
72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon Fields VIC 3041
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
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
0428725098
72 Hargrave Ave
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
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
0391318801
Terminal Building
$61 - $136
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
+61136139
72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon VIC 3041
$45 - $78
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
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
0428725098
72 Hargrave Ave
$45 - $78
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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