Car Hire at Essendon Fields Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Toyota Yaris or comparable
£45.53 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
£50.33 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
£62.92 per day
Standard
Kia Cerato or comparable
£101.26 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Compact SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
£61.00 per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan X-Trail or comparable
£65.80 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:11 on 26/06/2025. 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
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£64 per day
Average car hire length
2 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average petrol price
£0.86 per litre or £3.24 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.78 per litre or £2.95 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.01 per litre or £3.80 per gallon
Airport information
Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
- IATA: MEB
- ICAO: YMEN
- Name: Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)
Top 15 locations near Essendon Fields Airport
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1,867.8 km / 1,160.6 miles
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3,140.4 km / 1,951.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Essendon Fields Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Essendon Fields Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Essendon Fields Airport
The best month to hire a car at Essendon Fields Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £50.36 per day. This is 11% less than the yearly average and 20% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £62.69 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Essendon Fields Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in December, the average hire length is 2 days, while in May, it is only 1 days.
Average number of hire days at Essendon Fields Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Essendon Fields Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Essendon Fields Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in May in comparison to hiring a car in in May.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Essendon Fields Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs |
| Lowest price | £46 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
8.2 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£64.47
Lowest daily price
£45.53
Total cars available
6
Top 4 suppliers at Essendon Fields Airport in 2025
Dollar
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
0391318801
Terminal Building
£46 - £101
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
+61136139
72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon VIC 3041
£46 - £101
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
0428725098
72 Hargrave Ave
£46 - £101
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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