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Cheap Car Hire in Melbourne Essendon Airport from $48
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Melbourne Essendon Airport with a pick-up date of 31/10 and drop-off date of 10/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Melbourne Essendon Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Melbourne Essendon Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Most popular company | HERTZ |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $91 |
Cheapest price per day | $48 |
Popular car types in Melbourne Essendon Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Melbourne Essendon Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport this past week from 126 hire locations out of 53 hire agencies. Prices for a Melbourne Essendon Airport small car hire start from $48/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$51+
Compact
$48+
Intermediate
$49+
SUV
$56+
People mover
$86+
Full-size SUV
$68+
Intermediate SUV
$52+
Compact SUV
$52+
Supplier choice
$52+
Standard SUV
$56+
Best car hire deals found at Melbourne Essendon Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Melbourne Essendon Airport with an average daily rate of $55. Data was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Mitsubishi ASX$52/day
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Hyundai Venue$52/day
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Nissan Pulsar$51/day
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Cheapflights insights for Melbourne Essendon Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Melbourne Essendon Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
To get the best deal on car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport, book about 14 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $49, which is about 100% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company at Melbourne Essendon Airport with deals as low as $57.61/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $66.89/day.
What is the best car hire company at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Melbourne Essendon Airport is Firefly (rated 10.0/10). Dollar (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Firefly
10.0
Dollar
10.0
Thrifty
10.0
Budget
8.6
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 car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Melbourne Essendon Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Melbourne Essendon Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Reviews were last updated on 21 October 2025.
Firefly
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Dollar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.0
Thrifty
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Budget
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Overall
8.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.5
Value
8.2
Hertz
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.2
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.2
Value
8.0
Europcar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
6.9
Value
6.9
Avis
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.1
Comfort
6.8
Overall
5.1
Pick-up/drop-off
5.7
Value
6.0
keddy by Europcar
1 location
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Melbourne Essendon Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 October 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $62/day when booking a car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $25/day from Turo, booked on Oct. 19.
Which car hire providers are at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
There are 1 car hire providers located at Melbourne Essendon Airport. The following companies can be found near the Melbourne Essendon Airport car hire counter:Thrifty (10.0)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?
Bargain Car Rentals 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 $280 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Melbourne Essendon Airport.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport for a month?
You can potentially save up to 58% on a month-long rental by booking with Turo. Turo is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport can cost you on average $1,202 a month or $40 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
Car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Deals were last updated on 21 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($32+).
Electric
$32+
Hybrid
$33+