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These are the best prices for 30 Apr - 7 May.
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FAQs about hiring a car from Budget at Melbourne Essendon Airport

  • Where can I find Budget hire cars at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

    Terminal Building is the closest Budget hire car location to Melbourne Essendon Airport. The telephone number for this location is +61 3 9131 8801.

  • Does Budget offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Melbourne Essendon Airport (MEB)?

    No (according to our data)

Reviews

Overall rating6.6 OkayBased on 10000 reviews
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.6

Recent reviews

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10.0
Easy and quick pick up from the airport, and super easy drop off.Reviewed 23 Apr 2026
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10.0
Very positive experience.Reviewed 23 Apr 2026
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10.0
Pick up and drop off were a breeze. The agent was very nice and professional. The vehicle was prepped and ready to go. The cost was well worth it,Reviewed 23 Apr 2026
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4.0
I reserved an economy car. When I got there for my scheduled pick up time and my options were a mini van or electric vehicle, or I can pay an extra $150 for a mustang or suv. I’m driving to pigeon forge, Gatlinburg and Ocoee campgrounds. How am I gunna figure out how long a charge last and try plugging it into a tree. I’ve never used one before and not about to get stranded in the middle of nowhere. Suggestion have a map of charging stations and a how to video if you’re going to give that option as well as a discount bc it’s a whole thing. I was not about pay extra due to your failure to secure the car I reserved. I took the big old minivan- great on gas and mileage (sarcasm) as my options were limited at that time of night and I just wanted to drive and get to my hotel to sleep.Reviewed 23 Apr 2026
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10.0
Quick and easy pick up and return with friendly staff. SUV drove great. Thank you for your excellent service and we will definitely use your company again.Reviewed 23 Apr 2026
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2.0
Did not have the proper car class available for me upon arrival. I could choose from literally 3 cars…2 small EVs and a minivan. The car I ultimately chose ended up having a terrible smell and was not clean.Reviewed 23 Apr 2026
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2.0
While I called Budget the day before pickup to make sure a car would be waiting since I was on a tight schedule, and was assured a car would be ready by 8am, when I got there not only was there no car but I was told there is no guarantee there would be a car at anytime that day. Nor were there cars at other lots in Cleveland. I had to wait three hours for a car by which time it was too late to get to the drop off in DC, my destination. I will now have to drop off the car next morning without the benefit of having my friend pick me up as I had arranged the night before, and instead have to take the metro and a 40 minute walk to get where I'm going. The reason I put value as the only high mark is because I was told I would receive a discount after the car was returned. We'll see if Budget actually keeps is word. Now I have a question: are these comments actually read and do they mean anything?Reviewed 23 Apr 2026
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4.0
Four days after the hire ended I still don't have a comprehendible invoice for the hire. E-mails aren't being responded to. How hard is it for them to produce paperwork that can actually be understood.Reviewed 23 Apr 2026
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10.0
Great that the car had GPS navigation!Reviewed 22 Apr 2026
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10.0
Long line at pickup with only 1 person working.Reviewed 22 Apr 2026
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8.0
The insurance vas way to Hight because i pay the double just because of the insuranceReviewed 22 Apr 2026
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2.0
None of the 3rd parties involved including the main party; Budget were able to assist me in any way, shape, or fashion. Everyone points their finger to the other party when it comes to making changes to the car rental. There is no accountability.Reviewed 22 Apr 2026
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Budget car hires near Melbourne Essendon Airport

Address

Terminal Building

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

Phone

+61 3 9131 8801

Address

54 Halsey Road

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

Phone

+61 3 9131 8800

Address

28 Williamson Road

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday07:30 - 17:00

Phone

+61 3 9131 8855

Address

1484 Sydney Rd

Hours

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00

Phone

+61 3 9355 1255

Address

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport

Hours

Monday05:00 - 23:59
Tuesday05:00 - 23:59
Wednesday05:00 - 23:59
Thursday05:00 - 23:59
Friday05:00 - 23:59
Saturday05:00 - 23:59
Sunday05:00 - 23:59

Phone

+61 1300 362 848
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