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  • 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

Pros

" and helpful."(in 1394 reviews)
"Great price, very ."(in 3750 reviews)
"Very friendly ."(in 350 reviews)

Cons

"The is absolutely atrocious."(in 355 reviews)
" number never replies."(in 355 reviews)
"Cancelled the reservation the ."(in 377 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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8.0
Experience was fine. Car smelled like black and milds a bit, some windows switches were broken, and it ran poorly (ticking noise from the engine); however, it got me from A to B for a very fair price! Not mad whatsoever. Would do it again.Reviewed Oct 23 2025
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6.0
There was only 1 agent at the desk and he was representing 3 to 4 different brands. It’s a painfully long line. Why can’t I walk up to my car like National ? If you rent from Budget, you will be late to your next appointment.Reviewed Oct 23 2025
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10.0
Nothing it was a smooth pleasant experience.Reviewed Oct 23 2025
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4.0
Staff was uninformed, unhelpful, and rude. They couldn’t answer basic questions about the EV rental—such as what type of charging port the car uses, how much charge it would have at pickup, or how much was required upon return. I picked up the rental at 1 a.m., and these were important details to know. Extremely poor experience at the MIA counter and at the gate leaving the rental place.Reviewed Oct 23 2025
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2.0
Overpaid. Staff looks like a scammer. Prices changes drastically at the counter. Still couldn’t get my deposit back.Reviewed Oct 23 2025
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4.0
Was charged extra for gas day after drop off. Attendant did not say anything about gas. Extra taxes and fees was not noted at time of booking. Slow check in processReviewed Oct 23 2025
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10.0
Service was very good at Punta Gorda Airport!Reviewed Oct 22 2025
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6.0
I didn't realize it was a pickup area out of the airport, although there was a budget in the airport when we got to the place after a $30 taxi ride we found out that our booking had been canceled at 3:30. We have to no idea why we were still on the plane and that stage. However, the gentleman was very helpful. Gave us a car which was extremely comfortable and reliableReviewed Oct 22 2025
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10.0
Very easy pick up and drop offReviewed Oct 22 2025
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2.0
Nothing, we had to cancel because the line was over ,2 hoursReviewed Oct 21 2025
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10.0
My experience with Budget was great! During the rental process our customer service associate gave tips on a few places to eat in Salem and we were not disappointed! It was a personal touch to our experience.Reviewed Oct 21 2025
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10.0
Easy, great price, great customer serviceReviewed Oct 20 2025
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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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