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

Compact
Hyundai i30 or comparable
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£33.83 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£50.75 per day
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£49.47 per day
Standard
Kia Cerato or comparable
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£102.12 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or comparable
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£38.66 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£40.12 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£40.21 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£42.12 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:12 on 05/05/2025. 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
£50 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%
Score
8.0 / 10
Average petrol price
£0.89 per litre or £3.35 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.79 per litre or £2.97 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.06 per litre or £4.01 per 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)

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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
January
February
March
April
£49.73
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
£61.91
December
The best month to hire a car at Essendon Fields Airport is May — when the average price for a hire is £49.73 per day. This is 11% less than the yearly average and 20% less than hiring a car in December (when the average price is £61.91 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.

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
January
February
March
April
1
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
2
December

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 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 hire information

Popular suppliers Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs
Lowest price £34 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

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
Hertz
8.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£49.66
Lowest daily price
£33.83
Total cars available
30

Top 5 suppliers at Essendon Fields Airport in 2025

Hertz
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
£46 - £102
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
£34 - £59
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
£34 - £59
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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