Car Rental in Rockhampton
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Rockhampton Airport Car Rental
Economy
MG 3
or similar
$40.62
/ per day
Rockhampton Airport Car Rental
Compact
MG 3
or similar
$41.44
/ per day
Rockhampton Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$74.18
/ per day
Rockhampton Airport Car Rental
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or similar
$88.50
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Rockhampton Airport Car Rental
Full-size Van
Kia Carnival
or similar
$133.19
/ per day
Rockhampton Airport Car Rental
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger
or similar
$144.94
/ per day
Rockhampton Airport Car Rental
Compact
Toyota Yaris
or similar
$42.76
/ per day
Rockhampton Airport Car Rental
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno
or similar
$44.20
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:46 on 2023-09-26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$60.20 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.31 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.80 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.13 per liter
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
- 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 $38 per day
- Medium cars - from $35 per day
- Vans - from $94 per day
- Premium cars - from $156 per day
- Small cars - from $33 per day
- SUVs - from $26 per day
Top 20 Cities near Rockhampton
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Gladstone Car Rentals from $86.93 per day93.6 km / 58.2 miles away
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Emerald Car Rentals from $53.28 per day235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
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Bundaberg Car Rentals from $45.06 per day252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
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Mackay Car Rentals from $77.31 per day279.4 km / 173.6 miles away
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Hervey Bay Car Rentals from $38.65 per day325.3 km / 202.1 miles away
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Proserpine Car Rentals from $64.21 per day377.8 km / 234.8 miles away
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Noosa Heads Car Rentals from $49.01 per day426.9 km / 265.3 miles away
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Marcoola Car Rentals from $43.42 per day444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
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Toowoomba Car Rentals from $35.14 per day487.1 km / 302.7 miles away
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North Lakes Car Rentals from $56.70 per day498.9 km / 310.0 miles away
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Brisbane Car Rentals from $35.99 per day518.3 km / 322.1 miles away
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Ipswich Car Rentals from $73.08 per day525.0 km / 326.2 miles away
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Surfers Paradise Car Rentals from $32.95 per day593.2 km / 368.6 miles away
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Townsville Car Rentals from $32.80 per day598.3 km / 371.8 miles away
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Gold Coast Car Rentals from $28.39 per day612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
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Ballina Car Rentals from $57.66 per day680.2 km / 422.7 miles away
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Moree Car Rentals from $35.14 per day682.8 km / 424.3 miles away
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Armidale Car Rentals from $32.80 per day802.8 km / 498.8 miles away
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Coffs Harbour Car Rentals from $36.53 per day814.9 km / 506.4 miles away
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Tamworth Car Rentals from $34.62 per day857.5 km / 532.8 miles away
Top 20 Locations near Rockhampton
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Rockhampton Airport Car Rentals from $40.62 per day
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Gladstone Airport Car Rentals from $72.22 per day93.6 km / 58.2 miles away
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Emerald Airport Car Rentals from $58.03 per day235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
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Bundaberg Downtown Car Rentals from $44.90 per day251.9 km / 156.5 miles away
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Bundaberg Airport Car Rentals from $44.25 per day252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
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Mackay Airport Car Rentals from $77.03 per day279.4 km / 173.6 miles away
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Hervey Bay Downtown Car Rentals from $45.35 per day314.3 km / 195.3 miles away
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Hervey Bay Airport Car Rentals from $38.51 per day325.3 km / 202.1 miles away
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Whitsunday Coast Airport Car Rentals from $65.84 per day377.8 km / 234.8 miles away
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Sunshine Coast Airport Car Rentals from $43.73 per day444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
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Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport Car Rentals from $70.20 per day485.0 km / 301.4 miles away
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Brisbane Brendale Car Rentals from $73.02 per day505.0 km / 313.8 miles away
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Brisbane Airport Car Rentals from $22.71 per day518.3 km / 322.1 miles away
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Brisbane Ascot Car Rentals from $48.15 per day520.3 km / 323.3 miles away
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Brisbane Fortitude Valley Car Rentals from $111.08 per day521.3 km / 323.9 miles away
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Downtown Car Rentals from $37.49 per day521.4 km / 324.0 miles away
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Brisbane Tingalpa Car Rentals from $55.24 per day525.9 km / 326.8 miles away
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Brisbane Rocklea Car Rentals from $55.24 per day529.2 km / 328.8 miles away
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Brisbane Archerfield Car Rentals from $73.02 per day531.0 km / 329.9 miles away
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Townsville Airport Car Rentals from $38.07 per day598.3 km / 371.8 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
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rockhampton is August (when prices average $37.34 per day). This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting in February (when prices average $93.60).
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 August, the average renter keeps their car for 10 days, and in April, they keep their car for 2 days.
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 May, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Rockhampton by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Car rental locations | 1 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | SIXT, Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $26 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| SIXT | Toyota CH-R Hybrid | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Ford Puma | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Outlander Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Alamo | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | MG 3 | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| SIXT | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small cars | |
| SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Vans |
| SIXT | Isuzu MU-X | 5 | 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 an 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, verified, and trustworthy.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Thrifty
9.1 / 10
Lowest rated company
Keddy
8.5 / 10
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$60.20
Lowest daily price
$25.52
Total cars available
73
Top 10 Suppliers in Rockhampton in 2023
Thrifty
1 location
$78 - $145
SIXT
1 location
$80 - $133
Hertz
1 location
$79 - $162
National
1 location
$122 - $212
Alamo
1 location
$41 - $172
Europcar
1 location
$41 - $165
Budget
1 location
$263
Avis
1 location
$74 - $182
Enterprise
1 location
$54 - $193
Keddy
1 location
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