Car Rental at Emerald Airport

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Emerald Airport, Emerald, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Intermediate
Kia Cerato or similar
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$55.61 per day
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$59.21 per day
Standard
Kia Cerato or similar
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$59.08 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$61.69 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$80.48 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$61.58 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$64.93 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$67.52 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:05 PM on 5/5/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$64 per day
Average car rental length
4 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

Rating
5.7
  • 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

Emerald Airport (EMD)

  • IATA: EMD
  • ICAO: YEML
  • Name: Emerald Airport (EMD)
  • Distance from city: 3.7 miles / 6 km

Top 20 locations near Emerald Airport

  1. Rockhampton Airport from $28.26 per day
    235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
  2. Mackay Airport from $115.10 per day
    285.6 km / 177.5 miles away
  3. Gladstone Airport from $67.95 per day
    311.7 km / 193.7 miles away
  4. Whitsunday Coast Airport from $39.52 per day
    344.5 km / 214.1 miles away
  5. Bundaberg Airport from $39.83 per day
    445.2 km / 276.6 miles away
  6. Bundaberg Downtown from $39.48 per day
    446.8 km / 277.6 miles away
  7. Townsville Airport from $28.26 per day
    501.4 km / 311.6 miles away
  8. Hervey Bay Downtown from $43.20 per day
    502.2 km / 312.1 miles away
  9. Hervey Bay Airport from $46.72 per day
    514.1 km / 319.4 miles away
  10. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $36.03 per day
    579.6 km / 360.1 miles away
  11. Sunshine Coast Airport from $19.47 per day
    598.8 km / 372.1 miles away
  12. Brisbane Brendale from $36.61 per day
    637.3 km / 396 miles away
  13. Downtown from $25.44 per day
    651.4 km / 404.8 miles away
  14. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $35.11 per day
    651.4 km / 404.8 miles away
  15. Brisbane Ascot from $34.44 per day
    652.2 km / 405.3 miles away
  16. Brisbane Airport from $13.16 per day
    652.4 km / 405.4 miles away
  17. Brisbane Tingalpa from $35.30 per day
    655.9 km / 407.6 miles away
  18. Brisbane Rocklea from $34.49 per day
    656.1 km / 407.7 miles away
  19. Brisbane Archerfield from $36.96 per day
    658.3 km / 409 miles away
  20. Moree Airport from $36.02 per day
    679.7 km / 422.3 miles away

Map of car rental locations

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.
Average rental costs per day at Emerald Airport
January
February
$114.84
March
April
$115.54
May
June
July
August
$83.17
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Emerald Airport is September — when rental costs average $83.17 per day. This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 28% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $115.54 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.

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
January
February
3
March
April
4
May
June
July
August
6
September
October
November
December

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 May.
Monthly searches at Emerald Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
100%
March
April
50%
May
June
July
August
150%
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty
Popular car categories SUVs, Premium cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $56 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Ford Ranger 5 1 Premium cars
Thrifty Mazda CX-3 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Kluger 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 5 4 SUVs

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.3 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$63.76
Lowest daily price
$55.61
Total cars available
39

Top 5 suppliers at Emerald Airport in 2025

Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
0748970890
Springsure Rd
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:
11:00 - 19:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+610748970890
Gregory Hwy, Emerald QLD 4720
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:
11:00 - 19:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
1300362848
Terminal Building
$56 - $72
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:
16:00 - 18:30
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+61136139
Emerald Airport
$59 - $120
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:
11:00 - 19:00
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
0748970890
Springsure Rd
$59 - $120
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

Highly recommended by our customers

May 13, 2025
Good agent
Good agent, competitive prices. I have done my own insurance, to cover car on holiday . Always get insurance. But can get cheaper. Good communication. Book car early . However have had cheaper later. But not always guaranteed.
ALISON WOLIINGTON
May 13, 2025
Very helpful, new nice clean cats
Very helpful. Nice clean cars
Nick Wheel
May 13, 2025
Exceptional Service and Great Cars!
Exceptional Service and Great Cars! I recently rented a car from Astralis Rent Car, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. The booking process was quick and easy, and their team was very responsive and helpful with all my questions. The car was clean, well-maintained, and exactly as described—no surprises, just smooth driving. What really stood out was their professionalism and customer care. They went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Whether you're visiting for business or leisure, I highly recommend Astralis Rent Car for reliable service and excellent value. Will definitely rent from them again!
Omer Casurluk
May 13, 2025
Quick and easy
Quick and easy
TOM
May 13, 2025
Great straight forward booking system
Great straight forward booking system, fab little car, collection process and drop off was easy and hassle free, my deposit was refunded within 3 day's
Lisa Lloyd
May 13, 2025
Easy and quick!
Easy and quick!
Tea Falt
May 13, 2025
Quick and efficient to book.
Quick and efficient to book.
Arthur Bell
May 13, 2025
Very Good and easy!
Very Good and easy!
Tomi Lahtela
May 13, 2025
ease of booking at affordable price
ease of booking, affordable price, worth the money
Syed Ibrahim
May 13, 2025
QUICK EASY PROFESSIONAL
QUICK EASY PROFESSIONAL
Jacek Radulski
May 13, 2025
Good
We have been using your platform for years and are satisfied.
Nikola Dimitrov
May 13, 2025
very easy site for managing reservations
very easy site for managing reservations
marco
May 13, 2025
Easy booking process
Easy booking process
Mr Mckeown
May 13, 2025
Fast, simple claims handling
The claim was approved quickly, within 1 day. Submitting a claim is easy and the interface is user-friendly.
Timea Toth
May 13, 2025
I have already been to Greece several…
I have already been to Greece several times and every time I rented a car from this company I enjoyed it and received excellent vehicles and excellent service. I recommend working with this company.
אבי לוי
May 13, 2025
DiscoverCars.com provided us with the best value car hire for the duration of our stay. …
DiscoverCars.com provided us with the most competitive price for car hire for the duration of our holiday making it very affordable. Prices for car hire dramatically varied via different companies. The website was simple and easy to use. We were delighted with our car and the cost.
Patrick Ottley-O'Connor

Emerald Airport (EMD)

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