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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$66.85
per day
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$69.27
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Electric
Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$72.74
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$74.12
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$73.06
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$74.44
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
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MG 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$75.08
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building Mackay Airport
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building Mackay Airport
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.49
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mazda 3
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$76.06
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building Mackay Airport
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$77.14
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$78.60
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$79.72
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building Mackay Airport
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Mazda CX5
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$80.77
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building Mackay Airport
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$81.41
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$84.13
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$84.48
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Toyota Yaris
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$85.58
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Terminal Building
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$88.37
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$94.32
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$98.30
per day
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8.4
Good
In terminal
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$99.03
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$104.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$106.14
per day
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8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$108.73
per day
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8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$113.18
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Electric
Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
$114.16
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$114.31
per day
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8.4
Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building Mackay Airport
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building Mackay Airport
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$116.16
per day
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$116.34
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$120.15
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Boundry Rd
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$123.13
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$124.72
per day
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$127.51
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$127.80
per day
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$129.61
per day
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Toyota Land Cruiser
or similar Premium Elite SUV
Automatic
8
A/C
5
$134.50
per day
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
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Mazda CX5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$141.68
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Boundry Rd
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Toyota Fortuner
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$145.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$148.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Boundry Rd
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$155.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Pick-up information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Boundry Rd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$170.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$170.23
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Terminal Building
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$170.80
per day
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8.5
Very Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Toyota Land Cruiser
or similar Premium Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$191.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
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Mackay Airport (MKY)
Boundry Rd
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Mackay
- Top 20 locations near Mackay
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Mackay and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 10 suppliers in Mackay in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$92 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%
Average gas price
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.35 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.41 per liter or $5.34 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Top 20 cities near Mackay
- Proserpinefrom $43.67 per day98.1 km / 60.96 miles away
- Rockhamptonfrom $76.23 per day282 km / 175.23 miles away
- Emeraldfrom $50.40 per day288.9 km / 179.51 miles away
- Townsvillefrom $55.28 per day327 km / 203.19 miles away
- Gladstonefrom $83.54 per day368 km / 228.66 miles away
- Bundabergfrom $48.40 per day525.6 km / 326.59 miles away
- Hervey Bayfrom $45.42 per day588.3 km / 365.55 miles away
- Cairnsfrom $27.95 per day590.4 km / 366.86 miles away
- Port Douglas649.2 km / 403.39 miles away
- Noosa Headsfrom $47.58 per day706.7 km / 439.12 miles away
- Marcoolafrom $34.64 per day725.4 km / 450.74 miles away
- Toowoombafrom $51.56 per day765.9 km / 475.91 miles away
- North Lakes780.8 km / 485.17 miles away
- Brisbanefrom $19.78 per day803.4 km / 499.21 miles away
- Ipswichfrom $61.10 per day806.8 km / 501.32 miles away
- Surfers Paradisefrom $34.21 per day875.2 km / 543.82 miles away
- Gold Coastfrom $22.75 per day875.3 km / 543.89 miles away
- Coolangattafrom $55.68 per day896.4 km / 557 miles away
- Moreefrom $82.43 per day929.2 km / 577.38 miles away
- Byron Bayfrom $55.68 per day945.9 km / 587.76 miles away
Top 20 locations near Mackay
- Mackay Airportfrom $62.31 per day3.4 km / 2.11 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $43.67 per day98.1 km / 60.96 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom $76.23 per day282 km / 175.23 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom $50.40 per day288.9 km / 179.51 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom $55.28 per day328.2 km / 203.93 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom $83.54 per day368.5 km / 228.98 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $49.29 per day525.6 km / 326.59 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $48.40 per day527 km / 327.46 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $45.42 per day588.3 km / 365.55 miles away
- Cairns Airportfrom $32.62 per day594.9 km / 369.65 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $49.99 per day598.4 km / 371.83 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $34.64 per day725.4 km / 450.74 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $51.56 per day763.6 km / 474.48 miles away
- Brisbane Brendale787 km / 489.02 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom $19.78 per day800.2 km / 497.22 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom $86.55 per day802.3 km / 498.53 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $48.24 per day803.3 km / 499.15 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from $20.74 per day803.4 km / 499.21 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpa807.9 km / 502.01 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom $27.80 per day811.2 km / 504.06 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Mackay Airport (MKY)
10 rental locations
B
Mackay (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Mackay and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Mackay?
Car rental prices in Mackay vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthSeptember | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price $85 | A good deal $71 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Mackay
$112
$56
$0
$79
in January
Jan
$94
in February
Feb
$95
in March
Mar
$81
in April
Apr
$102
in May
May
$88
in June
Jun
$74
in July
Jul
$82
in August
Aug
$65
in September
Sep
$75
in October
Oct
$85
in November
Nov
$72
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Mackay is September (when prices average $65.47 per day). This is 23% cheaper than the yearly average and 36% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $101.87).
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's the most popular month to rent a car in Mackay?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Mackay is April, and the least popular is August.
Monthly searches in Mackay by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
0.5 times in January
Jan
1.1 times in February
Feb
0.7 times in March
Mar
1.8 times in April
Apr
1.5 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
0.1 times in August
Aug
0.4 times in September
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
1.5 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Mackay?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in June, the average renter keeps their car for 18 days, and in October, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Mackay
20
10
0
9 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
4 days in May
May
18 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
4 days in August
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
3 days in October
Oct
7 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Budget, SIXT, Europcar, Keddy |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $62 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Budget | Kia Cerato | 4 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | SUV |
| Europcar | Subaru Crosstrek | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado | 4 | SUV |
| SIXT | Mazda CX5 | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-9 | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during September, starting at $65 for an Economy car and highest in May, when economy cars start at $102. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Mackay is April, while the least popular month is August.
Mackay hosts: Thrifty, SIXT, Avis, Hertz, Simba Car Hire, Budget, Europcar, Firefly, Keddy, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$92
Lowest daily price
$62
Total cars available
97
Top 10 suppliers in Mackay in 2026
Thrifty
2 locations
8.7
Very Good
16 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$62–$173
per day
Most popular location
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
SIXT
2 locations
8.6
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
Most popular location
Terminal, South Mackay QLD 4740
Avis
1 location
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
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
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$68–$177
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Hertz
1 location
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
$96–$241
per day
Most popular location
Boundry Rd
Simba Car Hire
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.8
$22–$195
per day
Most popular location
Terminal, Christensen Circuit, South Mackay, QLD 4740, Australia
Budget
1 location
8.4
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
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
$69–$99
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Europcar
1 location
8.4
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
$75–$115
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building Mackay Airport, Mackay QLD 4740
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
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
Most popular location
BOUNDRY RD
Keddy
1 location
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
Terminal Building Mackay Airport, Mackay QLD 4740
Routes Car Rental
1 location
7.4
Below Average
Value for money
6.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.3
Most popular location
MACKAY AIRPORT, Terminal Building
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