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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Country code
61
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
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 destinations 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 tips
- 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 $85 per day
- Medium cars - from $68 per day
- Small cars - from $64 per day
- SUVs - from $108 per day
Top 20 Cities near Rockhampton
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Brisbane Car Rentals from $43.14 per day518.6 km / 322.2 miles away
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Cairns Car Rentals from $51.26 per day874.0 km / 543.1 miles away
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Gold Coast Car Rentals from $57.69 per day612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
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Surfers Paradise Car Rentals from $89.48 per day593.2 km / 368.6 miles away
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Townsville Car Rentals from $51.26 per day598.3 km / 371.7 miles away
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Marcoola Car Rentals from $63.44 per day444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
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Proserpine Car Rentals from $38.02 per day377.8 km / 234.7 miles away
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Ballina Car Rentals from $32.45 per day680.2 km / 422.6 miles away
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Mackay Car Rentals from $47.98 per day279.4 km / 173.6 miles away
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Coffs Harbour Car Rentals from $32.68 per day814.9 km / 506.4 miles away
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Lismore Car Rentals from $31.36 per day666.7 km / 414.3 miles away
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Hervey Bay Car Rentals from $31.58 per day325.3 km / 202.1 miles away
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Bundaberg Car Rentals from $35.73 per day252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
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Gladstone Car Rentals from $34.20 per day93.6 km / 58.1 miles away
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Port Macquarie Car Rentals from $44.78 per day928.3 km / 576.8 miles away
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Roma Car Rentals from $59.52 per day391.7 km / 243.4 miles away
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Toowoomba Car Rentals from $57.47 per day485.0 km / 301.4 miles away
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Tamworth Car Rentals from $62.63 per day857.5 km / 532.8 miles away
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Taree Car Rentals from $59.52 per day967.2 km / 601.0 miles away
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Armidale Car Rentals from $30.62 per day802.8 km / 498.9 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Rockhampton
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Rockhampton Airport Car Rentals from $35.17 per day
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Gladstone Airport Car Rentals from $34.20 per day93.6 km / 58.1 miles away
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Thangool Airport Car Rentals from $34.55 per day124.0 km / 77.1 miles away
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Emerald Airport Car Rentals from $37.19 per day235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
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Bundaberg Airport Car Rentals from $35.73 per day252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
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Mackay Airport Car Rentals from $47.98 per day279.4 km / 173.6 miles away
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Hervey Bay Airport Car Rentals from $31.58 per day325.3 km / 202.1 miles away
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Whitsunday Coast Airport Car Rentals from $38.02 per day377.8 km / 234.7 miles away
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Roma Airport Car Rentals from $59.52 per day391.7 km / 243.4 miles away
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Sunshine Coast Airport Car Rentals from $63.44 per day444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
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Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Car Rentals from $57.47 per day485.0 km / 301.4 miles away
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Brisbane Brendale Car Rentals from $57.47 per day505.0 km / 313.8 miles away
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Brisbane Virginia Car Rentals from $57.47 per day514.1 km / 319.4 miles away
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Brisbane Airport Car Rentals from $43.14 per day518.3 km / 322.1 miles away
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Brisbane Domestic Airport (BNET02) Car Rentals from $43.14 per day518.6 km / 322.2 miles away
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Brisbane Ascot Car Rentals from $57.47 per day520.3 km / 323.3 miles away
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Brisbane Tingalpa Car Rentals from $57.47 per day525.9 km / 326.8 miles away
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Brisbane Rocklea Car Rentals from $57.47 per day529.2 km / 328.8 miles away
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Brisbane Archerfield Car Rentals from $66.09 per day531.0 km / 329.9 miles away
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Logan Woodridge Car Rentals from $57.47 per day540.5 km / 335.9 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
Which is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rockhampton?
Car rental prices in Rockhampton vary a lot according to the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best offer.
Average Rental Price in Rockhampton
The best month to rent a car in Rockhampton is November (when prices for an Economy class start from $24.29). This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting in September (when rental prices start at $49.79 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price.
What’s the usual rental length in Rockhampton?
Travel lengths vary from month to month: in December, travelers rent a car for an average of 8 days in October, the average rental period is 4 days.
Average Rental Length in Rockhampton
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Rockhampton?
While travelers visit Rockhampton year-round, the most popular month for renting a car is November, and the least popular is January.
Popularity of Car Rental in Rockhampton by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
| Alamo | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Hyundai i20 | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Avis | Hyundai i30 | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
| Budget | Hyundai i30 | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
Top 9 Suppliers in Rockhampton in 2021
National
+61749276225
Hunter St, West Rockhampton QLD 4700
Enterprise
+61749276225
26 Hunter St, West Rockhampton QLD 4700
Europcar
+610749220044
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton QLD 4700
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-19:30
Fri:07:00-19:30
Sat:07:00-12:00
Sun:10:00-17:00
Keddy
+610749220044
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton QLD 4700
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00
Tue:07:00-17:00
Wed:07:00-17:00
Thu:07:00-19:30
Fri:07:00-19:30
Sat:07:00-12:00
Sun:10:00-17:00
Avis
0749241689
Terminal Building Meets Flights Only
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:30
Tue:07:00-18:30
Wed:07:00-18:30
Thu:07:00-18:30
Fri:07:00-19:30
Sat:07:00-12:00
Sun:12:00-21:00
Alamo
749276225
In Terminal Canoona Rd
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
Budget
0749228064
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport
Working hours
Mon:07:00-17:00; 18:00-21:15
Tue:07:00-17:00; 18:00-21:15
Wed:07:00-19:15
Thu:07:00-19:15
Fri:07:00-17:00; 18:00-21:15
Sat:09:30-12:00; 15:45-16:15
Sun:09:30-10:30; 15:30-21:15
SIXT
+61749276225
Rockhampton Airport 1
Alamo
+61749276225
Canoona Rd, West Rockhampton QLD 4700