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FAQs about renting a car from Budget at Melbourne Essendon Airport

  • Where can I find Budget car rentals at Melbourne Essendon Airport?

    Terminal Building is the closest Budget rental 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

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6.0
The pick-up took well over an hour- other than that everything went wellReviewed Apr 17 2026
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10.0
The rental experience was smooth and easy, the staff very helpful. I will definitely rent here again.Reviewed Apr 17 2026
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10.0
Great experience. Car smelt brand new. Very happyReviewed Apr 17 2026
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6.0
I wanted a van and really needed a van. I got lucky that avis had a 7 passenger car because my only other option was a 5 seater or passenger van. Had that happened i would have been furious. I should not be worried about getting the vehicle i need when I book it in advance.Reviewed Apr 17 2026
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10.0
Exactly the car I needed and with no surprises or hassle. Very convenient location and easy pickup and drop off.Reviewed Apr 17 2026
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2.0
We had to wait over an hour at the check-in counter. They admitted that they were not able to turn cars over fast enough and were having to pull them from other agencies. Clearly unprepared. The car was received already with some damage on the front.Reviewed Apr 16 2026
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10.0
Great Customer Service clean car ready on time couldn’t have asked for a better rental serviceReviewed Apr 16 2026
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6.0
this car type I rented was not available, so I got turfed to AvisReviewed Apr 16 2026
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10.0
Our flight got in later than Budget was open. Even though the rental was scheduled for that day, we came in the next morning, and were able to get our vehicle with no problems. The lady who helped us was funny and kind. The Pacifica was clean and comfortable. Definitely the best fit for our family of 7 adults. Drop off was super quick and painless.Reviewed Apr 16 2026
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10.0
I am thinking of getting a Tesla so I rented one to test drive for 24 hrs.Reviewed Apr 16 2026
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2.0
I tried to rent a vehicle for my sister so she would be able to get around for her daughter's wedding in Minneapolis (sister lives in Florida), but there was never any indication that there would be a requirement that I be present in person in Minneapolis to complete the rental transaction. This caused a considerable amount of frustration and undue stress for my sister (and her daughter, who had to provide payment). Either make it so someone else can easily pay for another person when they themselves will not be present, or be more upfront about in-person requirements.Reviewed Apr 16 2026
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10.0
Easy in Easy out Centrally located. No crowdsReviewed Apr 16 2026
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Budget car rentals 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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