Car Rental in Mackay (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Toyota Yaris
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
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Mazda CX3
or similar Compact Monospace
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$81.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
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Kia K4
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$83.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
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Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$91.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
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Mazda CX5
or similar Standard Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$91.42
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$95.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$100.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Drop-off information
Downtown
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:59 on 15/06/26. 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
- Top 20 locations near Mackay (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Mackay (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Mackay (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$105 per day
Average car rental length
1 day
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
Top 20 locations near Mackay (Downtown)
- Mackay Airportfrom $118.20 per day3.4 km / 2.11 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $44.71 per day98.1 km / 60.96 miles away
- Airlie Beach Downtownfrom $37.90 per day108.4 km / 67.36 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom $81.42 per day282 km / 175.23 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom $56.55 per day288.9 km / 179.51 miles away
- Townsville (Downtown)from $43.78 per day327 km / 203.19 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom $39.16 per day328.2 km / 203.93 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom $62.22 per day368.5 km / 228.98 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $53.97 per day525.6 km / 326.59 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $49.96 per day527 km / 327.46 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $50.46 per day588.3 km / 365.55 miles away
- Cairns (Downtown)from $41.99 per day590.4 km / 366.86 miles away
- Cairns Airportfrom $20.10 per day594.9 km / 369.65 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $54.05 per day598.4 km / 371.83 miles away
- Port Douglas Downtownfrom $62.05 per day649.2 km / 403.39 miles away
- Noosa Heads Downtownfrom $36.47 per day706.7 km / 439.12 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $29.84 per day725.4 km / 450.74 miles away
- Maroochydore (Downtown)from $38.12 per day729.7 km / 453.41 miles away
- Currimundi (Downtown)742.2 km / 461.18 miles away
- Caloundra Downtownfrom $40.15 per day745.8 km / 463.42 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
B
Thrifty
8 Longwall Place, Paget, QLD
When to book in Mackay (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Mackay (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Mackay (Downtown) 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 January | |
| A good deal $101 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Mackay (Downtown)
$126
$63
$0
$115
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
$39
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Mackay (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average $38.76 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $114.80 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 in Mackay (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Mackay (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Mackay (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Same as average in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Mackay (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 10 days, while in January, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Mackay (Downtown)
11
6
0
1 day in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
10 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $95 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Kluger | 5 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$105
Lowest daily price
$95
Total cars available
8
Top 2 suppliers in Mackay (Downtown) in 2026
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$95–$118
per day
8 Longwall Pl, Paget QLD 4740
+61749575868
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-16:30
Tue
07:30-16:30
Wed
07:30-16:30
Thu
07:30-16:30
Fri
07:30-16:30
Thrifty
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$95–$118
per day
8 Longwall Place, Paget, QLD
+61749575868
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Award-winning service
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2025
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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