Thrifty Car Hire in Melbourne Essendon Airport

Find and compare great deals on Thrifty car hire in Melbourne Essendon Airport

Driver's age: 26-65

Thrifty car hire deals near Melbourne Essendon Airport

Below you will find information for every Thrifty car hire location in Melbourne Essendon Airport, including address, phone number, and reviews

View Thrifty Locations near Melbourne Essendon Airport

Thrifty reviews

10.0

WonderfulBased on 2 verified guest reviews

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Beware the insurance scam. Declined the coverage on kayak and they still added it back in at the rental counter. Had to fight with Thrifty to remove it.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

My experience with Thrifty and Kayak was beyond disappointing. I booked a one way trip with a minivan from the Orlando airport as our family’s flight was canceled. After waiting in a long line, the agent (who refused to provide his name) told us that there were no more minivans available and that they only had four seat sedans. I reiterated that we booked a minivan because there were six members of our family. He said we could probably seat five in the sedan, but then became very rude and borderline hostile when I said that wouldn’t be possible because there were six of us. I asked if he could tell me the cost of a second vehicle and he said he couldn’t. Additionally, prior to arriving at the airport a family member had called both Kayak and Thrifty to confirm we’d be able to modify the drop off location from Boston to the Savannah airport and was told that was possible at the rental counter. When I asked the man at the rental counter he said that was not possible and that I had to modify this with Kayak. I, as well as family members tried calling Kayak multiple times from the counter and the calls were either dropped or we were told to use the website. When we went to the Kayak website to modify the drop off location, we all kept getting errors saying the reservation couldn’t be found. Needless to say, the experience was incredibly stressful, unfriendly, and inoperative for our family’s needs. I am still working on receiving a refund for the money I was charged for insuring the car I never rented. Our family spent nearly $1000 on an Uber to drive the 4 hours we needed the car rental for - a cost that should be reimbursed by Kayak. What an incredibly unacceptable experience trying to use Thrifty through Kayak - a family of six (including children) were left stranded with no options for a resolution.

8.0 Very Good

Esther, Mar 2025

Everything went fine. Great car and a good price. The return was only made difficult due to roadworks around the car yard.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2025

easy pickup and dropoff

10.0 Wonderful

Mark, Feb 2025

Great

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty at Melbourne Essendon Airport

How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty at Melbourne Essendon airport?

On average, it will cost you $93 per day to hire a car from Thrifty at Melbourne Essendon airport. Depending on the time of year and what type of car you hire you could end up paying as much as $423 per day or as little as $49 per day. The price of a car hire from Thrifty at Melbourne Essendon airport commonly fluctuates by about 89%.

What is the most popular car hire type from Thrifty at Melbourne Essendon airport?

Compact or similar cars are the most popular type of car to hire from Thrifty at Melbourne Essendon airport, with 100% of our users choosing this type over other options. Hiring Compact cars from Thrifty at Melbourne Essendon airport costs, on average, $97/day. Keep in mind that prices may fluctuate based on when you visit the area and the car you choose.

Where can I find Thrifty car hire at Melbourne Essendon airport?

If you're looking for an Thrifty car hire near Melbourne Essendon airport, the closest location can be found at 72 Hargrave Ave, and you can call them on +61 136139

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

No, Thrifty does not currently offer pickup services from Melbourne Essendon airport (MEB). However, their nearest location is 72 Hargrave Ave which is approx. 0.253mi away from Melbourne Essendon airport and accessible by public transport.