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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    €33.31
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    Kia Cerato
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    €34.94
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
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    Mazda CX-30
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    €40.19
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    €38.75
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
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    Low deposit
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    Mazda CX-3
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    5
    €42.60
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Springsure Rd
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Springsure Rd
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    Kia Stonic
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    €43.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
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    Low deposit
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    €43.11
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
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    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    8
    €43.78
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    €45.97
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    Low deposit
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    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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    Mitsubishi Pajero
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    10
    €50.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    11
    €52.53
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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    Ford Ranger
    or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    12
    €53.52
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    Low deposit
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    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    7
    4
    A/C
    5
    13
    €54.59
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    Toyota Kluger
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    1
    A/C
    4
    14
    €56.33
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    Low deposit
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    Kia Carnival
    or similar Full-size Van
    Automatic
    8
    3
    A/C
    5
    15
    €59.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Prado
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    16
    €63.79
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Terminal Building
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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    Toyota Prado
    or similar Special SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    17
    €67.98
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:36 on 18.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationMost popular types of rental carAirport infoTop 20 locations near Emerald AirportMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book at Emerald Airport and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 4 suppliers at Emerald Airport in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    AUD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +61
    Average car rental price
    €46 per day
    Average car rental length
    5 days
    Speed limit within town
    50 km/h or 31 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%

    Airport info

    Name
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    IATA
    EMD
    ICAO
    YEML
    Distance from city
    3.7 miles / 6 km
    Overall rating
    5.7 / 10
    Getting to the airport
    6.0
    Check-in and departures
    7.0
    Terminal facilities
    6.0
    Wi-Fi
    4.7
    Restaurants and car rental services
    5.3
    Lounge
    5.3

    Top 20 locations near Emerald Airport

    1. Rockhampton Airportfrom €47.26 per day
      235.2 km / 146.15 miles away
    2. Mackay Airportfrom €109.83 per day
      285.6 km / 177.46 miles away
    3. Gladstone Airportfrom €60.08 per day
      311.7 km / 193.68 miles away
    4. Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom €28.46 per day
      344.5 km / 214.06 miles away
    5. Bundaberg Airportfrom €36.15 per day
      445.2 km / 276.63 miles away
    6. Bundaberg Downtownfrom €34.14 per day
      446.8 km / 277.63 miles away
    7. Townsville Airportfrom €32.55 per day
      501.4 km / 311.56 miles away
    8. Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €34.95 per day
      502.2 km / 312.05 miles away
    9. Hervey Bay Airportfrom €38.29 per day
      514.1 km / 319.45 miles away
    10. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom €33.56 per day
      579.6 km / 360.15 miles away
    11. Sunshine Coast Airportfrom €27.97 per day
      598.8 km / 372.08 miles away
    12. Brisbane Brendalefrom €52.45 per day
      637.3 km / 396 miles away
    13. Brisbane (Downtown)from €30.74 per day
      651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
    14. Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom €33.94 per day
      651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
    15. Brisbane Ascotfrom €56.00 per day
      652.2 km / 405.26 miles away
    16. Brisbane Airportfrom €21.78 per day
      652.4 km / 405.38 miles away
    17. Brisbane Tingalpafrom €30.83 per day
      655.9 km / 407.56 miles away
    18. Brisbane Rockleafrom €30.55 per day
      656.1 km / 407.68 miles away
    19. Brisbane Archerfieldfrom €51.18 per day
      658.3 km / 409.05 miles away
    20. Moree Airportfrom €32.05 per day
      679.7 km / 422.35 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Dollar
    Springsure Rd
    B
    Budget
    Terminal Building
    C
    Thrifty
    Emerald Airport
    D
    Firefly
    Springsure Rd

    When to book at Emerald Airport and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest at Emerald Airport?

    The cost of renting a car at Emerald Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthSeptember Most expensive month March
    A good deal €38 Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average rental costs per day at Emerald Airport
    €114
    €57
    €0
    Jan
    Feb

    €104

    in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    €75

    in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Emerald Airport is September — when rental costs average €74.98 per day. This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 28% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average €103.53 per day).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Emerald Airport?

    Based on how many users search for a car in at Emerald Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in March.

    Monthly searches at Emerald Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.3
    0.7
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    0.8 times in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    1.2 times in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Emerald Airport?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 6 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 3 days.

    Average number of rental days at Emerald Airport
    7
    3
    0
    Jan
    Feb

    3 days in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    6 days in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price€37 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Dollar (rated 8.7 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    €46
    Lowest daily price
    €37
    Total cars available
    37

    Top 4 suppliers at Emerald Airport in 2025

    Dollar
    Dollar
    8.7
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    9.1
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.2
    €30
    per day
    Springsure Rd
    0748970890
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-17:00
    Tue
    07:00-17:00
    Wed
    07:00-17:00
    Thu
    07:00-17:00
    Fri
    07:00-17:00
    Budget
    Budget
    8.5
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    8.9
    €37 - €70
    per day
    Terminal Building
    1300362848
    Show working hours
    Mon
    06:45-18:00
    Tue
    07:00-18:00
    Wed
    07:30-18:00
    Thu
    07:15-18:00
    Fri
    07:15-18:00
    Sat
    11:15-11:45; 16:00-18:30
    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    8.4
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.9
    €38 - €76
    per day
    Emerald Airport
    +61136139
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-17:00
    Tue
    07:00-17:00
    Wed
    07:00-17:00
    Thu
    07:00-17:00
    Fri
    07:00-17:00
    Firefly
    Firefly
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.3
    €38 - €76
    per day
    Springsure Rd
    0748970890
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-19:00
    Tue
    07:00-19:00
    Wed
    07:30-19:00
    Thu
    07:30-19:00
    Fri
    07:30-19:00
    Sat
    09:30-17:30

    Award-winning service

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    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
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    Joanne Poole,
    19 Aug 2025
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    19 Aug 2025
    Great service
    Great service , highly recommend this company
    Valerie Dooley,
    19 Aug 2025
    Easy to download
    Easy to download
    Gaetano Latino,
    19 Aug 2025
    great
    very easy to do the booking
    John Callaghan,
    19 Aug 2025
    Smooth booking process - great car
    Website was easy to follow. Prices including insurance well explained. Car received...
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    19 Aug 2025
    Easy way to book a car
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    19 Aug 2025
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    19 Aug 2025
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    19 Aug 2025
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    19 Aug 2025
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