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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$62.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$65.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$77.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$88.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$88.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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 Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$92.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$93.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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 Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$94.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
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
A/C
5
$105.65
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:25 on 08/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Emerald Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Emerald Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers at Emerald Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$72 per day
Average car rental length
14 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
- Rockhampton Airportfrom $67.31 per day235.2 km / 146.15 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom $66.77 per day285.6 km / 177.46 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom $61.58 per day311.7 km / 193.68 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $43.15 per day344.5 km / 214.06 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $49.04 per day445.2 km / 276.63 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $48.50 per day446.8 km / 277.63 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom $54.06 per day501.4 km / 311.56 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $52.92 per day502.2 km / 312.05 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $63.89 per day514.1 km / 319.45 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $51.24 per day579.6 km / 360.15 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $33.04 per day598.8 km / 372.08 miles away
- Brisbane Brendale637.3 km / 396 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from $30.85 per day651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $45.72 per day651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom $86.09 per day652.2 km / 405.26 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom $23.52 per day652.4 km / 405.38 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpa655.9 km / 407.56 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom $32.73 per day656.1 km / 407.68 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom $46.14 per day658.3 km / 409.05 miles away
- Moree Airportfrom $39.59 per day679.7 km / 422.35 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
Emerald Airport
B
Hertz
Springsure Rd
C
Budget
Terminal Building
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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month January | |
| A good deal $49 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day at Emerald Airport
$83
$42
$0
$76
in January
Jan
$49
in February
Feb
$50
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
$57
in November
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Emerald Airport is February — when rental costs average $49.45 per day. This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $75.81 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 November, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Emerald Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
1.9
0.9
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1.7 times in November
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 March the average rental period is 44 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Emerald Airport
48
24
0
4 days in January
Jan
14 days in February
Feb
44 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $46 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$72
Lowest daily price
$46
Total cars available
62
Top 4 suppliers at Emerald Airport in 2026
Thrifty
8.7
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
$50–$118
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
Hertz
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$53–$143
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
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
$46–$54
per day
Terminal Building
1300362848
Show working hours
Mon
06:45-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:15-18:00
Fri
07:15-18:00
Sat
11:15-11:45; 16:00-18:30
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
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
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