Car Rental in Rockhampton
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Cheapest car rental rates
Rockhampton Airport
Economy
MG 3 or similar
$28.78 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Compact
Volkswagen Polo or similar
$29.76 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
$52.50 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
$89.20 per day
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Rockhampton Airport
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$112.12 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Premium SUV
Isuzu MU-X or similar
$278.61 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Premium Elite SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or similar
$117.38 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Standard
Skoda Scala or similar
$31.06 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:32 PM on 5/21/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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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
6 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
$1.23 per liter or $4.67 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.20 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.62 per liter or $6.15 per gallon
Why rent a car in Rockhampton?
Located in the central part of Queensland, Rockhampton doesn’t get as many visitors as Brisbane or Cairns but is, nonetheless, a lovely place to visit. Settled by Europeans in the 1850s and inhabited by the Indigenous people for millennia before that, the city is home to heritage-listed buildings, museums, and cultural spaces. With a rental car, you can also easily reach the multitude of beaches and nature areas that surround Rockhampton.
Top ways to enter Rockhampton
Rockhampton Airport: With more than 500,000 travelers served every year, Rockhampton Airport offers flights to and from other Queensland cities like Brisbane, Cairns, Mackay, and Townsville. Many visitors from the rest of Australia and abroad change flights in Brisbane to get to Rockhampton. The airport is located just some 4 km (2.5 miles) from the city center and takes less than ten minutes to reach. The drive from the nearest international airport, in the Sunshine Coast, takes about six hours while Brisbane can be reached in about seven.
Top sights and activities
- Dreamtime Cultural Centre. Rockhampton is the ancestral home of the Darumbal people some of whose descendants still live in the city today. Named after the Indigenous Australian concept of the mythical prehistory, the Dreamtime Centre is a place where visitors can learn about Darumbal culture and traditions, hear a didgeridoo being played, or even throw a traditional boomerang.
- Rockhampton Heritage Village. Dedicated to the early British and other European settlers who arrived in the area in the 19th and 20th centuries, the heritage village offers a glimpse of the beginnings of Rockhampton as a city. The village is made up of about 20 buildings that include model recreations of Rockhampton’s first churches, hospitals, and other places important to the local community.
- Mount Archer National Park. Located just east of Rockhampton, Mount Archer National Park is named after its main peak which offers amazing views of the city below. The area is home to long bush and forest trails, as well as local fauna like the glossy black cockatoo and the amazingly (and aptly) named powerful owl. Other nature areas near Rockhampton include the Gelobera State Forest, Koorana Crocodile Farm, and Mount Etna Caves National Park.
Traffic and parking
- One of the largest road hazards in Australia is the wildlife, especially outside urban areas. Take extra caution when driving in bad weather or after dark as this is when most of the collisions with wildlife take place.
- Mobile coverage is very rarely available outside of major highways and population centers, so take extra caution when traveling in rural areas.
- Another great risk when traveling outside of main highways is the heat. The temperatures can reach extremes very easily, especially during the summer months and in inland areas. Always stay properly hydrated and plan your route in advance to be able to supplement your water supplies.
- Laws concerning driving under the influence differ from territory to territory in Australia. In Queensland, the legal alcohol limit is 0.05% for experienced drivers and 0.00% for novice drivers and drivers with provisional licenses. Exceeding the limit can lead to large fines and a driver license ban.
- Proof of insurance and the car’s documentation need to be in the car whenever you’re driving.
- When driving, you need to have your passport or ID card with you at all times.
- The primary, nationwide emergency number in Australia is 000.
Toll roads
There are a number of toll roads in Australia, mainly in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. In New South Wales, there are nine currently active toll roads, which is more than in the rest of the country combined.
Most toll roads in Australia use an open toll system with mainline barrier toll points. All toll roads in Australia use a cashless payment system. You can purchase a prepaid pass for most toll roads. Some rental cars in Australia are equipped with electronic transponders, the price of which may or may not be included in the rental price. Ask your car rental provider about it in advance.
Different toll roads are operated by different companies, so there is no nation-wide fee system in place.
For more information about the toll roads in the state of Queensland, visit the state’s toll road website.
Car rental prices in Rockhampton
- Large cars - from $30 per day
- Medium cars - from $29 per day
- Vans - from $95 per day
- Premium cars - from $94 per day
- Small cars - from $29 per day
- SUVs - from $78 per day
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Top 20 locations near Rockhampton
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Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rockhampton?
Car rental prices in Rockhampton vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Rockhampton
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rockhampton is January (when prices average $32.93 per day). This is 42% cheaper than the yearly average and 55% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average $73.33).
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.
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 usual rental length in Rockhampton?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in June, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Rockhampton
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Rockhampton?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Rockhampton is August, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Rockhampton by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 1 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, Thrifty, Europcar, Enterprise, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, SUVs, Vans, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $29 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Toyota Hiace Cargo | 4 | 10 | Vans |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Toyota Hiace | 3 | 4 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Mazda CX-3 | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Mazda CX3 | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
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Australia
Toyota Yaris
8/9/24
Visited Yeppoon , Rockhampton Cania Gorge , Blackdown Tablelands and Agnes Water.. all recreation places .
Beautiful walking at Yeppoon and Cania Gorge, and the Botanic gardens in Rockhampton was lovely
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.7 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$92.43
Lowest daily price
$28.78
Total cars available
80
Top 11 suppliers in Rockhampton in 2025
Thrifty
1 location
$69 - $173
SIXT
1 location
$95 - $130
Alamo
1 location
$29 - $31
National
1 location
$51 - $61
Dollar
1 location
$51 - $61
Budget
1 location
$269 - $279
Hertz
1 location
$269 - $279
Europcar
1 location
$56 - $129
Enterprise
1 location
$29 - $76
Keddy
1 location
$29 - $76
Routes Car Rental
1 location
$79 - $136
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