Parking & Transport

We’re Melbourne’s City Airport, and make getting around easy with rental cars and parking solutions available conveniently right at the terminal door, and public transport just steps away.

A taxi rank is located outside the main terminal. To arrange a taxi please phone 131 008 or advise check in-staff prior to departure. For wheelchair accessible taxi please call (03) 9277 3877.

Average taxi fare from EF Airport to city centre – $39* (including tollway fees) or to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) – $21*

*Estimates based on the government’s standard fares.

UBER

Uber pickup is accepted at EF Airport and the rank is located outside the main terminal building.

There is ample parking and a variety of parking options on site at Essendon Fields for staff, visitors and customers. Permit Zone, 2 Hour, 90 Mins and 15 Mins, Pay and Display and long term parking opposite Essendon Fields Airport.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PARKING AREA MAP (Effective 3 June 2024)

Long term parking

Additional outdoor car parking for 24 hours or more, and up to 45 days, is available at the Long Term Car Park on Bristol Street, Essendon Fields (adjacent to the Airport Terminal – Southern end). The fee is $10.20 per day.

Planning a trip? The easiest way to pay for long term parking is via your mobile on the Easypark app. Download the Easypark app on your smartphone before you travel to make arriving and parking onsite easy before your flight. Plus, if you need to extend your stay, you can do it easily via your phone at any time while you are away. More details on how to use below.

Alternatively, if paying by machine, a Pay-By-Plate system is in operation. Pay at machine by entering your vehicle registration, length of stay and card payment. Paid by machine and need to extend your stay? Please call our office on 03 9948 9400 to purchase additional time.

The users of the Airport’s car parking facilities do so at their own risk. Park smart and do not leave valuables or personal information in your vehicle. Please note that parking restrictions throughout Essendon Fields are enforced by the Moonee Valley City Council.

Using EasyPark

With the EasyPark app, you can pay for parking with your phone in any paid casual parking spot in Essendon Fields. You can also adjust your parking time if you need to, and get notified before it runs out.

To get started, just download the app from the app store or go to www.easypark.com.au.

For any payment issues contact EasyPark on 1300 73 40 70 or via customer.service@easypark.com.au.

We have 4 hire car companies located inside the Terminal. To save money and for peace of mind organise your hire car ahead of time.

All cars should be booked in advance with your chosen hire company. Cars can be picked up during the hours below. Key drop off is available at any time during terminal operating hours.

Hertz Logo

Hertz
Hertz.com.au
13 30 39

Monday to Friday 8am – 5.30pm
Saturday 9 – 10am & 4.30 – 5.30pm
Sunday 2pm – 5.30pm

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Avis
Avis.com.au
03 9299 5560

Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm
Saturday 8am – 12pm
Sunday 8am – 12pm

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Budget
Budget.com.au
03 9299 5561

Monday to Friday 8am – 6pm
Saturday 8am – 12pm
Sunday 8am – 12pm

Thrifty
Thrifty.com.au
13 61 39 or 0428 725 098

Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm

Regular scheduled bus route operating 7 days per week between Broadmeadows and Moonee Ponds. Connects Essendon Fields (English Street) to Essendon Station in approx. 16 minutes via Mt Alexander Road, Keilor Road and Matthews Ave. Departs every 20 minutes during peak hour. There are two bus stops located on English Street, one on the EF Central side and one beside Linfox. . Myki Cards are available from Fresh News in Essendon Fields Central.

CLICK HERE FOR BUS SCHEDULE AND MAP

Tram service 59 is a ten minute walk from the terminal via Bristol Street. Stop 56 (Airport West) is located on Matthews Ave / Earl Street. Departs every 8 minutes. Both stops accessible via Foot Bridge. Myki Cards are available from Fresh News in Essendon Fields Central or the Hyatt Place Hotel, Essendon Fields.

PLAN YOUR TRIP USING PTV’S JOURNEY PLANNER