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How far in advance should I hire a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

Book your car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport 14 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 538,267/day on average when booked 14 days ahead, which saves you 100% off the average price.

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What is the best car hire company at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Melbourne Essendon Airport is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Budget (rated 8.6/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.6
Hertz
Hertz
8.5
Dollar
Dollar
8.0

Which car hire company has the most locations at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

At Melbourne Essendon Airport, Avis, Budget, Dollar, and Europcar have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Melbourne Essendon Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Melbourne Essendon Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Reviews were last updated on 15 February 2026.

Thrifty

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.2

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

8.0

Dollar

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.0

Europcar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.6

Firefly

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.0

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.6

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Melbourne Essendon Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 707,682/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 506,301/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Feb. 7.

  • Which car hire providers are at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

    There are 1 car rental providers located at Melbourne Essendon Airport. The following companies can be found near the Melbourne Essendon Airport car rental counter:Thrifty (10.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport for a week from Simba Car Hire?

    Simba Car Hire is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about Rp 3,733,726 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Melbourne Essendon Airport for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport for a month?

    The average cost of a car rental at Melbourne Essendon Airport for a month is Rp 16,001,682. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Deals were last updated on 15 February 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (Rp 106+).

Electric

Electric

Rp 107+

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Hybrid

Rp 106+

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