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?
Book your car hire at Melbourne Essendon Airport 14 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R574/day on average when booked 14 days ahead, which saves you 100% off the usual average price.
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 Dollar (rated 10.0/10). Firefly (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
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 rental 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 15 June 2025.
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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 15 June 2025.
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 Thrifty?
Hiring a car at Melbourne Essendon Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R12 855/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at Melbourne Essendon Airport?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Melbourne Essendon Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.