Car Hire 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 Hire Rates

Essendon Fields Airport
Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£ 38.66 / per day
Essendon Fields Airport
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£ 49.78 / per day
Essendon Fields Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£ 57.49 / per day
Essendon Fields Airport
Standard
Kia Cerato or comparable
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£ 108.24 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Essendon Fields Airport
Premium
Subaru Outback or comparable
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£ 45.84 / per day
Essendon Fields Airport
Intermediate Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or comparable
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£ 103.83 / per day
Essendon Fields Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£ 40.59 / per day
Essendon Fields Airport
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£ 43.84 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 08:09 on 2024-04-20.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£ 61 per day
Average car hire length
3 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%
Score
8.0 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 1.02 per litre or £ 3.85 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.88 per litre or £ 3.34 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.28 per litre or £ 4.84 / 1 gallon

Airport information

Score
7.4
  • Getting to the airport 8.9
  • Check-in and departures 9.0
  • Facilities and services 7.0
  • Wi-Fi 6.7
  • Dining and car hire services 6.3
  • Lounge 6.3

Essendon Fields Airport (MEB)

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

Top 15 Destinations around Essendon Fields Airport

  1. Melbourne Airport starting at £ 18.93 per day
    8 km / 5 miles
  2. City Centre starting at £ 26.13 per day
    10.4 km / 6.5 miles
  3. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at £ 33.19 per day
    22.8 km / 14.2 miles
  4. Melbourne Clayton starting at £ 25.58 per day
    29 km / 18 miles
  5. Canberra Airport starting at £ 33.96 per day
    468.6 km / 291.2 miles
  6. Adelaide Airport starting at £ 18.94 per day
    649 km / 403.3 miles
  7. Sydney Penrith starting at £ 25.53 per day
    684.2 km / 425.1 miles
  8. Sydney St Mary's starting at £ 27.79 per day
    688.2 km / 427.6 miles
  9. Sydney Parramatta starting at £ 25.54 per day
    700.7 km / 435.4 miles
  10. Sydney Airport starting at £ 16.64 per day
    704.8 km / 437.9 miles
  11. Sydney Castle Hill starting at £ 25.58 per day
    707.1 km / 439.4 miles
  12. Sydney Artarmon starting at £ 18.12 per day
    714.8 km / 444.2 miles
  13. Alice Springs Airport starting at £ 31.79 per day
    1,867.8 km / 1,160.6 miles
  14. Perth Fremantle starting at £ 33.32 per day
    2,719.5 km / 1,689.8 miles
  15. Darwin Airport starting at £ 14.04 per day
    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?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Essendon Fields Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Essendon Fields Airport
£ 35.88
January
February
March
April
May
£ 47.52
June
July
August
£ 43.69
September
£ 42.86
October
£ 47.76
November
£ 54.47
December
The best month to hire a car at Essendon Fields Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £ 35.88 per day. This is 21% less than the yearly average and 34% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £ 54.47 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.

What’s the usual hire length for renters at Essendon Fields Airport?

Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 5 days, while in September, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days at Essendon Fields Airport
5
January
February
March
April
May
4
June
July
August
3
September
5
October
3
November
5
December

Which 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 at Essendon Fields Airport in October in comparison to hiring a car in in January.
Monthly searches at Essendon Fields Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
18%
January
February
March
April
May
73%
June
July
August
18%
September
218%
October
127%
November
145%
December

Car Hire Information

Popular suppliers Thrifty
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 39 per day
Cheapest supplier Hertz

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Mitsubishi ASX 5 2 SUVs
Thrifty Kia Carnival 5 3 People Carriers
Thrifty Toyota Kluger 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda CX-5 4 3 SUVs

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Budget
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.1 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
£ 61.04
Lowest daily price
£ 38.66
Total cars available
37

Top 4 Suppliers at Essendon Fields Airport in 2024

Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4
0391318801
Terminal Building
£ 54 - £ 108
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
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3
+610429085760
72 Hargrave Ave, Essendon Fields VIC 3041
£ 39 - £ 108
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 2 reviews
136139
72 Hargrave Ave
£ 40 - £ 69
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
Avis
Very good 8.1
0391318809
Terminal Building
£ 56 - £ 116
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
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