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Melbourne Essendon Airport car hire

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Find the best car hire price, fuel policy and more from hundreds of providers

Book with flexibility. Look for cars with free cancellation in case your plans change.

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Compact

SUV
43Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 109
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
SAR 112
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
41Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 132
per day

Intermediate

4-5 doors
54Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 135
per day

Fullsize

4-5 doors
54Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 172
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 237
per day

Compact

SUV
43Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 109
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
41Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 111
per day

Mini

4-5 doors
41
From
SAR 112
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
SAR 112
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 113
per day

Intermediate

SUV
54Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 114
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
43
From
SAR 115
per day

Intermediate

4-5 doors
54
From
SAR 120
per day

Fullsize

4-5 doors
54Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 141
per day

Intermediate

Sports car
54Airport terminal
From
SAR 143
per day

Fullsize

4-5 doors
54
From
SAR 156
per day

Premium

SUV
52Free shuttle bus
From
SAR 161
per day

Economy

4-5 doors
42Airport terminal
From
SAR 187
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
43Airport terminal
From
SAR 190
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52Airport terminal
From
SAR 202
per day

Fullsize

SUV
54Meet and greet
From
SAR 205
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52
From
SAR 248
per day

Fullsize

Sports car
54Airport terminal
From
SAR 267
per day

Intermediate

Pickup
54Meet and greet
From
SAR 333
per day
Browse all Melbourne Essendon Airport car hire deals
These are the lowest Melbourne Essendon Airport car hire prices we found across the internet over the next 30 days, and are subject to change.

Car hire near Melbourne Essendon Airport

Consider travelling into Melbourne to pick up your car - we found car hire deals from pick-up points in Melbourne from SAR 109.

The most popular car rental companies in Melbourne Essendon Airport

Melbourne Essendon Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily priceSAR 209
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Cheapest price foundSAR 109
Cheapest month to rentAugust
Providers at Melbourne Essendon Airport31
Most popular providerAce Rental Cars
Best time to book2 weeks before

Choose from the best car hire companies near Melbourne Essendon Airport

Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Bargain Car Rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alpha Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
aucar rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Bargain Car Rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alpha Car Hire
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
aucar rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Airport terminal
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

How to get the best car hire deal in Melbourne Essendon Airport

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy after you've touched down in Melbourne Essendon Airport. 

Check out car hire in Melbourne

If you can't find what you're looking for at Melbourne Essendon Airport, there could be more car hire options in Melbourne and sometimes, they're cheaper. You just have to remember that the added cost of a transfer from Melbourne Essendon Airport into Melbourne could mean you still spend more than if you opted to pick up your hire car at Melbourne Essendon Airport.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Melbourne Essendon Airport that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your mind or your plans if you need to. Or if you find a better deal elsewhere.

Book 2 weeks in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 2 weeks in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car from Melbourne Essendon Airport is February.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off from Melbourne Essendon Airport, look out for deals with a 'full to full' tank fuel policy.

Skip the queues at Melbourne Essendon Airport

With us, you can find car hire deals with self-service or keyless pick-up. No keys to pick up or documents to fill out means no queues. Just touch down, hop in and hit the road - perfect if you've landed at Melbourne Essendon Airport late and just want to get on your way.

Hiring a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport: FAQs

On average, car hire from Melbourne Essendon Airport is around SAR 209 per day.
Yes. It's lower than Australia's average daily car rental price, which is around SAR 263.
There are lots of car hire companies to choose from at Melbourne Essendon Airport - including Budget, 86 car rental, DRIVELINE RENTAL, aucar rentals, Avis, yesaway car rental, Alpha Car Hire, Roo, and Thrifty.
Yes – you'll find the Ace Rental Cars pick-up point a short shuttle bus ride away from Melbourne Essendon Airport's terminal.
Yes – you can pick up Budget hire cars from Melbourne Essendon Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Currently, the lowest price for car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport we found is SAR 109. And the cheapest rate for car hire nearby is from SAR 117. It can often be cheaper to hire a car from somewhere near to Melbourne Essendon Airport, especially if there's an extra airport pick-up fee. But when you consider the cost of travelling from Melbourne Essendon Airport to the pick-up location, and back again at the end of your stay, collecting your wheels as soon as you touch down might still work out more economic, faster and easier.
Yes – you can hire a car when you touch down in Melbourne Essendon Airport and drop it off in another location, which can save you time and money.
The most popular according to travellers is Europcar, with a 4.5 rating for things like cleanliness, customer service and value. The cheapest company is currently Alamo.
Currently, it looks like Alamo has the cheapest car hire deal in Melbourne Essendon Airport – for SAR 194 per day. National also has car hire deals from SAR 256 per day.
Although you can often find a cheaper car hire deal away from Melbourne Essendon Airport, remember to consider: extra cost of public transport, a taxi to your hotel, or on to that pickup location on top of that price.
Yes. We understand that plans can change last minute, or you might even find a better car rental deal from Melbourne Essendon Airport. That's why we highlight the rental cars you can book now and cancel later when you search.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals in and around Melbourne. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Melbourne Essendon Airport.
When you rent a car near Melbourne Essendon Airport, most major providers require you to be at least 21 years old. Some companies charge an extra fee if you're under 25, so make sure you check before booking.
You can book car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport in three simple steps. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.
The documents you need to rent a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport vary depending on the car hire provider. In most cases, you’ll need a valid driving licence, photo ID and a credit card. You can check with the car hire provider when you book.
Finding the best car hire deal at Melbourne Essendon Airport is quick and easy with Skyscanner. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage, and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.

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