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Rockhampton, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Rockhampton Airport
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$50.51 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Compact
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$59.51 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Intermediate
Skoda Scala or similar
Skoda Scala
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$62.17 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$72.49 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Rockhampton Airport
Full-size Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux or similar
Toyota Hilux
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$75.76 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$160.88 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$52.33 per day
Rockhampton Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$54.95 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:39 PM on 10/9/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$74 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%
Rating
9.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.15 per liter or $4.37 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.89 per liter or $7.16 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 $61 per day
  • Medium cars - from $52 per day
  • Premium cars - from $98 per day
  • Small cars - from $51 per day
  • SUVs - from $66 per day
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Top 20 cities near Rockhampton

  1. Gladstone from $76.44 per day
    93.6 km / 58.2 miles away
  2. Emerald from $59.09 per day
    235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
  3. Bundaberg from $38.39 per day
    252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
  4. Mackay from $43.90 per day
    279.4 km / 173.6 miles away
  5. Moranbah from $34.83 per day
    286.7 km / 178.1 miles away
  6. Hervey Bay from $45.85 per day
    325.3 km / 202.1 miles away
  7. Proserpine from $84.50 per day
    377.8 km / 234.8 miles away
  8. Noosa Heads from $52.54 per day
    426.9 km / 265.3 miles away
  9. Marcoola from $30.87 per day
    444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
  10. Toowoomba from $39.80 per day
    485 km / 301.4 miles away
  11. North Lakes from $50.20 per day
    498.9 km / 310 miles away
  12. Brisbane from $28.70 per day
    518.3 km / 322.1 miles away
  13. Ipswich from $45.57 per day
    525 km / 326.2 miles away
  14. Surfers Paradise from $29.10 per day
    593.2 km / 368.6 miles away
  15. Townsville from $37.77 per day
    598.3 km / 371.8 miles away
  16. Gold Coast from $27.17 per day
    612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
  17. Coolangatta from $70.32 per day
    614.4 km / 381.8 miles away
  18. Byron Bay from $69.57 per day
    663.9 km / 412.5 miles away
  19. Ballina from $62.75 per day
    680.2 km / 422.7 miles away
  20. Moree from $41.93 per day
    681.2 km / 423.3 miles away

Top 20 locations near Rockhampton

  1. Rockhampton Airport from $50.51 per day
  2. Gladstone Airport from $76.44 per day
    93.6 km / 58.2 miles away
  3. Emerald Airport from $59.09 per day
    235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
  4. Bundaberg Downtown from $38.39 per day
    251.9 km / 156.5 miles away
  5. Bundaberg Airport from $42.23 per day
    252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
  6. Mackay Airport from $43.90 per day
    279.4 km / 173.6 miles away
  7. Hervey Bay Downtown from $45.85 per day
    314.3 km / 195.3 miles away
  8. Hervey Bay Airport from $50.44 per day
    325.3 km / 202.1 miles away
  9. Whitsunday Coast Airport from $84.50 per day
    377.8 km / 234.8 miles away
  10. Sunshine Coast Airport from $30.87 per day
    444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
  11. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $52.69 per day
    485 km / 301.4 miles away
  12. Brisbane Airport from $28.70 per day
    518.3 km / 322.1 miles away
  13. Brisbane Ascot from $46.90 per day
    520.3 km / 323.3 miles away
  14. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $42.11 per day
    521.3 km / 323.9 miles away
  15. Downtown from $39.59 per day
    521.4 km / 324 miles away
  16. Brisbane Tingalpa from $46.23 per day
    525.9 km / 326.8 miles away
  17. Brisbane Rocklea from $41.66 per day
    529.2 km / 328.8 miles away
  18. Brisbane Archerfield from $45.57 per day
    531 km / 329.9 miles away
  19. Townsville Airport from $38.04 per day
    598.3 km / 371.8 miles away
  20. Gold Coast Airport from $27.17 per day
    612.3 km / 380.5 miles away

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
$44.45
January
$55.42
February
$95.50
March
$101.42
April
$52.20
May
$69.94
June
$37.76
July
$57.22
August
$71.39
September
$36.84
October
$44.30
November
$61.16
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rockhampton is October (when prices average $36.84 per day). This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 64% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $101.42).

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
7
January
4
February
4
March
2
April
5
May
1
June
10
July
7
August
4
September
6
October
10
November
4
December

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 December, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Rockhampton by pick-up date relative to the average
122%
January
35%
February
87%
March
35%
April
70%
May
17%
June
52%
July
122%
August
122%
September
104%
October
191%
November
243%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 1
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Alamo, SIXT, Thrifty, Europcar, National
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars
Lowest price $51 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Toyota Yaris 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo MG 3 4 1 Small cars
SIXT Mystery Car 4 2
Alamo Hyundai i30 5 2 Large cars
SIXT Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Toyota CH-R Hybrid 5 1 SUVs
SIXT Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
Thrifty Toyota Kluger 4 1 SUVs
SIXT Toyota Yaris 5 0 Small cars
Europcar Ford Everest 4 4 SUVs

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.

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
7.4 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
$73.57
Lowest daily price
$50.51
Total cars available
171

Top 12 suppliers in Rockhampton in 2024

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.8 / 12 reviews
1 location
$51 - $139
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
1 location
$72 - $106
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4
1 location
$277
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 3 reviews
1 location
$84 - $172
National
National
Very good 8.3
1 location
$176 - $222
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.2 / 4 reviews
1 location
$91 - $115
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.2
1 location
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
1 location
$61 - $111
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8
1 location
$76 - $122
Keddy
Keddy
Good 7.8
1 location
Firefly
Firefly
Good 7.7
1 location
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.4
1 location
$60 - $108
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