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Cheap Car Rentals in Melbourne Essendon Airport from C$ 41
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Melbourne Essendon Airport with a pick-up date of 22/8 and drop-off date of 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Melbourne Essendon Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Melbourne Essendon Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 July 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can rent at Melbourne Essendon Airport this past week from 126 rental locations out of 52 rental agencies. Prices for a Melbourne Essendon Airport small car rental start from C$ 41/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:
Compact
C$ 47+
Intermediate
C$ 55+
Full-size
C$ 89+
SUV
C$ 60+
Full-size SUV
C$ 120+
Passenger Van
C$ 251+
Supplier choice
C$ 53+
Compact SUV
C$ 60+
Intermediate SUV
C$ 67+
Best car rental deals found at Melbourne Essendon Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Melbourne Essendon Airport with an average daily rate of C$ 89. Data was last updated on 29 July 2025.
Jeep RenegadeC$ 67/day
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Mazda Mazda3C$ 55/day
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Nissan LeafC$ 58/day
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Cheapflights insights for Melbourne Essendon Airport car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Melbourne Essendon Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
For the best savings on car rentals at Melbourne Essendon Airport, make your reservation 14 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 44/day – about 100% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Melbourne Essendon Airport is Dollar (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Dollar
10.0
Firefly
10.0
Thrifty
10.0
Budget
8.6
What car do most people rent at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
Compact rentals (Hyundai i30 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Melbourne Essendon Airport. Intermediate rentals (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV rentals (Mazda CX-5 or similar).
Which car rental 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.
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 29 July 2025.
Dollar
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
9.3
Value
8.0
Firefly
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
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
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Overall
6.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
7.1
Avis
1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Overall
5.6
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.6
keddy by Europcar
1 location
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 29 July 2025.
What is the cheapest rental car found at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 61/day when booking a rental car at Melbourne Essendon Airport. The best deal a user found was for C$ 44/day from Turo, booked on Jul. 27.
Which car rental 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 rent a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport for a week from Europcar?
Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car rental at Melbourne Essendon Airport. You can expect the average cost of a rental car to be about C$ 572 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out 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 89% 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 C$ 2,453 a month or C$ 82 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
Car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Melbourne Essendon Airport. Deals were last updated on 29 July 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Melbourne Essendon Airport. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 30+).
Electric
C$ 30+
Hybrid
C$ 33+