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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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10.0
Quick in. Quick out. Simple.Reviewed Feb 25 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
I rented a car from Budget. They did not pick us up from the airport on the shuttle bus as promised. They did not hold our rental car- it was given to someone else. There were no vehicles available and we had to spend $80 to Uber to our hotel and then rent a car the next day from Enterprise.Reviewed Feb 24 2026
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2.0
The worst ever customer service, they just rip off moneyReviewed Feb 24 2026
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2.0
horrible cancled my rental the day ofReviewed Feb 24 2026
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10.0
No problemsReviewed Feb 24 2026
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6.0
We were "upgraded" to a massive Toyota Land Cruiser, which I should have declined, because it was a gas guzzler, old and clunky. I wish they just had just given us the compact SUV i booked.Reviewed Feb 24 2026
review fromkayak
2.0
They literally charged me for items I didn't agree to. Budget Case: 79716872 Reservation: 40238280US5 Rental Agreement: U218994193 In my recent car rental (ref 12794843 from QEEQ, searched through Kayak), I was charged $381.80 and paid in advance. The bill showed $0 due at pickup. From the vendor, Budget, I received another charge of $263 upon returning the vehicle. For refueling option and an upgrade, I had agreed to neither at pickup. The car was a "mystery car" booked through QEEQ - I had no choice in the vehicle selection, let alone on any upgrade. I specifically declined the refueling option, and returned the vehicle with a full tank.Reviewed Feb 24 2026
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2.0
They delivered the rental car to me, then a week later they told me they were going to charge my card $450 for cleaning it. I will never rent a vehicle again.Reviewed Feb 24 2026
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8.0
Car was new. Line at airport counter was extremely long and slow.Reviewed Feb 23 2026
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10.0
Easy to access and easy to return itReviewed Feb 23 2026
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2.0
Check out and return staff were friendly and fine. Car was garbage, dirty, bald tires, poor range for an EV not as advertised. Charging adapter not provided.Reviewed Feb 23 2026
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8.0
Love the express return - not too long waiting at STL for pickup. All good!Reviewed Feb 23 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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