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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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8.0
We had to wait 45 minutes for the car to be ready and even then, there were muddy floor mats.Reviewed 24 Mar 2026
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10.0
I encountered a wonderful experience and would absolutely make Budget my next rental.Reviewed 24 Mar 2026
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4.0
I was given a filthy car outside and inside and was told that if I wanted a car that day thats the one I had to take. He appeared to be alone because the other patrons had to stay in the office while we walked to get the car. I was told to go to another location and change the car if I wanted to after I explained why I needed a different car. Read the google reviews. never again.Reviewed 24 Mar 2026
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2.0
Could not pick up vehicle, no one was there to give me a key. I had to Uber everywhere.Reviewed 24 Mar 2026
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8.0
Long lines but customer service was very helpful. Need better signs for drop off location at the airport. Overall great experience. Thank you!!!Reviewed 24 Mar 2026
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10.0
No issues, great experienceReviewed 24 Mar 2026
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4.0
They did not have a car ready despite me making my reservation days before. It was worse than a Seinfeld episode because I got downgraded to another car. Truth is I was lucky to even get that car because that was the last car left on the lot.Reviewed 24 Mar 2026
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8.0
The car had a message that service was due. This car should not have been rented out.Reviewed 23 Mar 2026
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2.0
Fraudulent company.Reviewed 23 Mar 2026
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4.0
Not so goodReviewed 23 Mar 2026
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10.0
All good!Reviewed 23 Mar 2026
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2.0
The car smelled of cigarettes an mold. There was no maps and I couldn't connect to Bluetooth because the right side of the screen did not work.Reviewed 23 Mar 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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