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    Suzuki Swift
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    $102.28$107.66
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    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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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    $105.99$111.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
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    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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    Kia Cerato
    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    $97.21
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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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    Kia Stonic
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    $103.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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 Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    5
    $107.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Low deposit
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    Electric
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    Polestar 2
    or similar Standard Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    6
    $108.64$114.35
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
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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
    2
    A/C
    5
    7
    $110.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    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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    Low deposit
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    Mazda CX-30
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    8
    $113.22$119.17
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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    Low deposit
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    Suzuki Swift
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    9
    $113.84
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Corolla Sedan
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    10
    $115.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    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 Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    11
    $116.26
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    12
    $117.97
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero deductible
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    Mazda CX-3
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    13
    $118.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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    Low deposit
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    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    14
    $120.45$126.78
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Electric
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    Polestar 2
    or similar Standard Elite
    Automatic
    5
    2
    No A/C
    5
    15
    $123.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Mazda CX-3
    or similar Economy SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    16
    $123.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Kluger
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    4
    A/C
    4
    17
    $124.83
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    18
    $126.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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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
    19
    $126.47$133.12
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Camry
    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    20
    $130.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
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    Low deposit
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    21
    $131.29
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Zero deductible
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    Toyota Kluger
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    3
    A/C
    4
    22
    $139.28
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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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
    23
    $140.23$147.61
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    Mazda CX5
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    24
    $140.49
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    25
    $144.54$152.14
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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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
    26
    $147.51
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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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
    27
    $147.61$155.38
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    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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    Mitsubishi Pajero
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    28
    $149.50
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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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
    29
    $150.56$158.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Prado
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    30
    $157.40
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Kluger
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    3
    A/C
    4
    31
    $160.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Kluger
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    4
    A/C
    4
    32
    $163.84
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Online check-in
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    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    33
    $168.58
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Boundry Rd
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Online check-in
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    Toyota Land Cruiser
    or similar Premium Elite SUV
    Automatic
    8
    1
    A/C
    5
    34
    $184.51$194.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
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    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Toyota Prado
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    35
    $197.15
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.6
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Drop-off information
    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    Terminal Building
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near MackayTop 20 locations near MackayMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Mackay and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 9 suppliers in Mackay in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    AUD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +61
    Average car rental price
    $129 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
    $1.17 per liter or $4.43 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.30 per liter or $4.92 per gallon

    Top 20 cities near Mackay

    1. Proserpinefrom $40.61 per day
      100.1 km / 62.2 miles away
    2. Rockhamptonfrom $40.08 per day
      279.4 km / 173.61 miles away
    3. Emeraldfrom $42.87 per day
      285.6 km / 177.46 miles away
    4. Townsvillefrom $34.34 per day
      329.9 km / 204.99 miles away
    5. Gladstonefrom $50.04 per day
      366.1 km / 227.48 miles away
    6. Bundabergfrom $29.73 per day
      523.4 km / 325.23 miles away
    7. Hervey Bayfrom $25.03 per day
      596.2 km / 370.46 miles away
    8. Cairnsfrom $31.65 per day
      597.2 km / 371.08 miles away
    9. Port Douglasfrom $38.17 per day
      651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
    10. Noosa Headsfrom $25.02 per day
      704.3 km / 437.63 miles away
    11. Marcoolafrom $26.62 per day
      723 km / 449.25 miles away
    12. Toowoombafrom $35.53 per day
      763 km / 474.11 miles away
    13. North Lakesfrom $36.22 per day
      778.2 km / 483.55 miles away
    14. Brisbanefrom $15.05 per day
      797.7 km / 495.67 miles away
    15. Surfers Paradisefrom $16.54 per day
      872.6 km / 542.21 miles away
    16. Gold Coastfrom $15.76 per day
      891.7 km / 554.08 miles away
    17. Coolangatta
      893.8 km / 555.38 miles away
    18. Moreefrom $24.42 per day
      927.9 km / 576.57 miles away
    19. Byron Bayfrom $74.13 per day
      943.3 km / 586.14 miles away
    20. Ballinafrom $36.24 per day
      959.4 km / 596.14 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Mackay

    1. Mackay Airportfrom $27.66 per day
    2. Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $40.61 per day
      100.1 km / 62.2 miles away
    3. Rockhampton Airportfrom $40.08 per day
      279.4 km / 173.61 miles away
    4. Emerald Airportfrom $42.87 per day
      285.6 km / 177.46 miles away
    5. Townsville Airportfrom $34.34 per day
      329.9 km / 204.99 miles away
    6. Gladstone Airportfrom $50.04 per day
      366.1 km / 227.48 miles away
    7. Bundaberg Downtownfrom $29.73 per day
      523.4 km / 325.23 miles away
    8. Bundaberg Airportfrom $32.34 per day
      524.7 km / 326.03 miles away
    9. Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $25.03 per day
      586.1 km / 364.19 miles away
    10. Hervey Bay Airportfrom $27.44 per day
      596.2 km / 370.46 miles away
    11. Cairns Airportfrom $40.52 per day
      597.2 km / 371.08 miles away
    12. Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $26.62 per day
      723 km / 449.25 miles away
    13. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $40.27 per day
      760.7 km / 472.68 miles away
    14. Brisbane Brendalefrom $74.10 per day
      784.4 km / 487.4 miles away
    15. Brisbane Airportfrom $15.05 per day
      797.7 km / 495.67 miles away
    16. Brisbane Ascotfrom $37.77 per day
      799.7 km / 496.91 miles away
    17. Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $40.62 per day
      800.7 km / 497.53 miles away
    18. Brisbane (Downtown)from $37.45 per day
      800.8 km / 497.59 miles away
    19. Brisbane Tingalpafrom $54.65 per day
      805.3 km / 500.39 miles away
    20. Brisbane Rockleafrom $37.82 per day
      808.6 km / 502.44 miles away

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    Mackay Airport (MKY)
    9 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 monthJanuary Most expensive month March
    Average price $116 A good deal $97 Cheapest supplier SIXT Cheapest car type SUVs
    Average rental costs per day in Mackay
    $170
    $85
    $0

    $75

    in January

    Jan

    $114

    in February

    Feb

    $154

    in March

    Mar

    $109

    in April

    Apr

    $112

    in May

    May

    $112

    in June

    Jun

    $92

    in July

    Jul

    $112

    in August

    Aug

    $79

    in September

    Sep

    $90

    in October

    Oct

    $85

    in November

    Nov

    $97

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Mackay is January (when prices average $74.65 per day). This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $154.16).

    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 October, and the least popular is March.

    Monthly searches in Mackay by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.4
    1.2
    0

    0.8 times in January

    Jan

    0.8 times in February

    Feb

    0.5 times in March

    Mar

    1.2 times in April

    Apr

    0.8 times in May

    May

    1.8 times in June

    Jun

    Same as average in July

    Jul

    0.5 times in August

    Aug

    1.2 times in September

    Sep

    2.2 times in October

    Oct

    0.8 times in November

    Nov

    0.5 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 December, the average renter keeps their car for 17 days, and in January, they keep their car for 2 days.

    Average number of rental days in Mackay
    19
    9
    0

    2 days in January

    Jan

    4 days in February

    Feb

    6 days in March

    Mar

    2 days in April

    Apr

    3 days in May

    May

    3 days in June

    Jun

    5 days in July

    Jul

    8 days in August

    Aug

    6 days in September

    Sep

    3 days in October

    Oct

    3 days in November

    Nov

    17 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty, Avis, SIXT, Budget, Europcar
    🚗 Popular car typesLarge cars, SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price$27 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierSIXT

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Hertz (rated 8.6 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Routes Car Rental (rated 7.7 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    9
    Average daily price
    $129
    Lowest daily price
    $27
    Total cars available
    105

    Top 9 suppliers in Mackay in 2025

    Hertz
    1 location
    Hertz
    8.6
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.2
    $197 - $269
    per day
    Most popular location
    Boundry Rd
    SIXT
    2 locations
    SIXT
    8.5
    Very good
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.3
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.3
    Car cleanliness
    8.8
    Car condition
    9
    $27 - $108
    per day
    Most popular location
    Terminal, South Mackay QLD 4740
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.5
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.1
    $169 - $257
    per day
    Most popular location
    Terminal Building
    Thrifty
    2 locations
    Thrifty
    8.4
    Very good
    9 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    7.9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    7.4
    Drop-off speed
    8.1
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.2
    $152 - $258
    per day
    Most popular location
    8 Longwall Place, Paget, QLD
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.4
    Very good
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9
    Car condition
    8.7
    $136 - $220
    per day
    Most popular location
    Terminal Building
    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.4
    Very good
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    9.1
    $41 - $259
    per day
    Most popular location
    Terminal Building Mackay Airport, Mackay QLD 4740
    Firefly
    1 location
    Firefly
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.3
    $41 - $259
    per day
    Most popular location
    BOUNDRY RD
    Keddy
    1 location
    Keddy
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.5
    $46 - $227
    per day
    Most popular location
    Terminal Building Mackay Airport, Mackay QLD 4740
    Routes Car Rental
    1 location
    Routes Car Rental
    7.7
    Average
    Value for money
    7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    6.9
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.8
    Car condition
    7.8
    $41 - $254
    per day
    Most popular location
    MACKAY AIRPORT, Terminal Building

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    19 Oct 2025
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    19 Oct 2025
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    19 Oct 2025
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    19 Oct 2025
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    19 Oct 2025
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    19 Oct 2025
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    19 Oct 2025
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    19 Oct 2025
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    19 Oct 2025
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