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Port Macquarie (Downtown), Port Macquarie, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Volkswagen Polo

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Volkswagen Polo
$37.83
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Suzuki Swift

or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Suzuki Swift
$52.24
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Toyota Corolla
$38.48
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Mazda CX-8

or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
Mazda CX-8
$56.39
per day
Rental office
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$58 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%
Average gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.37 per liter or $5.20 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Port Macquarie (Downtown)

  1. Coffs Harbour Airportfrom $37.87 per day
    127.5 km / 79.22 miles away
  2. Armidale Airportfrom $97.66 per day
    158.5 km / 98.49 miles away
  3. Newcastle Airportfrom $39.40 per day
    179.3 km / 111.41 miles away
  4. Tamworth Airportfrom $40.66 per day
    197.8 km / 122.91 miles away
  5. Ballina Airportfrom $53.65 per day
    298.1 km / 185.23 miles away
  6. Sydney Brookvalefrom $46.64 per day
    298.3 km / 185.36 miles away
  7. Sydney Hornsby
    300.9 km / 186.97 miles away
  8. Sydney Artarmonfrom $36.09 per day
    307.1 km / 190.82 miles away
  9. Sydney Castle Hillfrom $44.31 per day
    309.3 km / 192.19 miles away
  10. Sydney Alexandriafrom $25.45 per day
    317.3 km / 197.16 miles away
  11. Sydney Blacktown
    317.3 km / 197.16 miles away
  12. Sydney Parramattafrom $35.16 per day
    317.6 km / 197.35 miles away
  13. Sydney Airportfrom $21.95 per day
    319.8 km / 198.71 miles away
  14. Sydney Smithfieldfrom $42.35 per day
    323.3 km / 200.89 miles away
  15. Sydney Carlton
    326.4 km / 202.82 miles away
  16. Sydney Revesbyfrom $38.17 per day
    327.9 km / 203.75 miles away
  17. Sydney Penrithfrom $36.68 per day
    328.2 km / 203.93 miles away
  18. Sydney Caringbahfrom $40.08 per day
    331 km / 205.67 miles away
  19. Sydney Liverpool
    331.5 km / 205.98 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
SIXT
101 Hastings Ave, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
B
Hertz
Unit 4, 128 Hastings River Dr
C
Thrifty
Unit 4, 128 Hastings River Dr
D
Firefly
Unit 4, 128 Hastings River Dr
E
Redspot
12-14 Bolwarra Road, Port Macquarie City,

When to book in Port Macquarie (Downtown) and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest in Port Macquarie (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Port Macquarie (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 monthOctober Most expensive month December
A good deal $46 Cheapest supplier Redspot Cheapest car type Medium cars
Average rental costs per day in Port Macquarie (Downtown)
$60
$30
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

$27

in October

Oct
Nov

$55

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Port Macquarie (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $27.43 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 50% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $54.62 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 Port Macquarie (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in Port Macquarie (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in October, while they are least likely to rent in in December.

Monthly searches in Port Macquarie (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

1.5 times in October

Oct
Nov

0.5 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Port Macquarie (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 14 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 3 days.

Average number of rental days in Port Macquarie (Downtown)
15
8
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep

14 days in October

Oct
Nov

3 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersRedspot
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs
🤑 Lowest price$38 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierRedspot

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

Prices are lowest during October, starting at $27 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $55. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Port Macquarie (Downtown) is October, while the least popular month is December.
Port Macquarie (Downtown) hosts: SIXT, Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly, Redspot. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Picking up a rental car at Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) is typically 14.75% more expensive than in Port Macquarie (Downtown) due to airport surcharges. Offices downtown may have lower base rates. Compare both options when booking, keeping in mind the transport cost of reaching the downtown location.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Redspot (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$58
Lowest daily price
$38
Total cars available
13

Top 5 suppliers in Port Macquarie (Downtown) in 2026

SIXT
SIXT
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
101 Hastings Ave, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
+61265842122
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-11:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
$52–$102
per day
Unit 4, 128 Hastings River Dr
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Hertz
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
$67–$150
per day
Unit 4, 128 Hastings River Dr
0265836599
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Firefly
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
Unit 4, 128 Hastings River Dr
0265836599
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Redspot
Redspot
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.7
$38–$56
per day
12-14 Bolwarra Road, Port Macquarie City,
+61255729919
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-15:00
Tue
08:00-15:00
Wed
08:00-15:00
Thu
08:00-15:00
Fri
08:00-15:00

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Nov 12, 2026
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Nov 12, 2026
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