Car Rental at Rockhampton Airport

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Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$59.49 per day
Intermediate
Skoda Scala or similar
Skoda Scala
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$61.35 per day
Compact
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$66.41 per day
Standard
Skoda Scala or similar
Skoda Scala
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$81.86 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 7
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$83.96 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$120.58 per day
Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$61.65 per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$64.72 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:46 PM on 12/12/24. 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
$75 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
$1.09 per liter or $4.11 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.78 per liter or $6.73 per gallon
Rockhampton Airport

Airport travel guide

The fourth-largest city in Queensland, Rockhampton is a popular travel destination. Far enough from both Brisbane and Cairns to have its own identity (but with direct flights to both), Rockhampton is famous for its cattle industry (and steaks), amazing art gallery, nature preserves like Mount Etna Caves National Park, and access to the Capricorn Coast and the southern parts of the Great Barrier Reef.

Top international routes

  • Brisbane
  • Cairns
  • Townsville
  • Mackay
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Melbourne

Main airlines

Qantas, Virgin Australia, Alliance, Bonza

Terminals

The airport is made up of a single modern terminal. All areas of the airport can be quickly and easily accessed on foot.

Location

Located about 4 km (2.5 miles) west of the city, the airport can be reached by car in about 5 minutes. Hunter Street is the main avenue connecting the airport to the city proper.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $61 per day
  • Medium cars - from $62 per day
  • Premium cars - from $121 per day
  • Small cars - from $59 per day
  • SUVs - from $67 per day

Services and facilities

A small, renovated airport, it has a snack bar, a newsstand, an ATM, showers, charging stations, free WiFi, and a pay-to-access airport lounge. The airport is generally accessible to travelers with reduced mobility. The airport’s opening hours are from 5:00 a.m. until the last flight of the day.

Nearest gas station

A Caltex station at 171 Denham Street, Allenstown, is about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) from the airport and takes five minutes to reach. There are many other gas stations in and around Rockhampton.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Mackay (336 km / 209 miles)
  • Sunshine Coast (527 km / 327 miles)
  • Brisbane (617 km / 383 miles)
  • Emerald (270 km / 168 miles)
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Eddie and Kelli
This article was reviewed and updated by Eddie and Kelli, the creators and authors of The Vanabond Tales, a travel blog focused on slow travel. Minimalist travel adventures that are budget-friendly, outdoor-focused, and environmentally conscious. You’ll currently find them aboard his little boat Whisper sailing the Mediterranean.

Airport info

Rating
7.1
  • Getting to the airport 9.0
  • Check-in and departures 7.8
  • Terminal facilities 7.4
  • Wi-Fi 5.9
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.3
  • Lounge 6.3

Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

  • IATA: ROK
  • ICAO: YBRK
  • Name: Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
  • Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km

Top 20 locations near Rockhampton Airport

  1. 93.6 km / 58.2 miles away
  2. 235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
  3. 251.9 km / 156.5 miles away
  4. 252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
  5. 279.4 km / 173.6 miles away
  6. 314.3 km / 195.3 miles away
  7. 325.3 km / 202.1 miles away
  8. 377.8 km / 234.8 miles away
  9. 444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
  10. 485 km / 301.4 miles away
  11. 518.3 km / 322.1 miles away
  12. 520.3 km / 323.3 miles away
  13. 521.3 km / 323.9 miles away
  14. 521.4 km / 324 miles away
  15. 525.9 km / 326.8 miles away
  16. 529.2 km / 328.8 miles away
  17. 531 km / 329.9 miles away
  18. 598.3 km / 371.8 miles away
  19. 612.3 km / 380.5 miles away
  20. 680.2 km / 422.7 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Rockhampton Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Rockhampton Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Rockhampton Airport
$42.69
January
$53.22
February
$91.72
March
$97.41
April
$50.14
May
$67.17
June
$36.26
July
$54.96
August
$68.57
September
October
$57.47
November
$57.11
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Rockhampton Airport is July — when rental costs average $36.26 per day. This is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $97.41 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Rockhampton Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 10 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Rockhampton Airport
7
January
4
February
4
March
2
April
5
May
1
June
10
July
7
August
4
September
October
2
November
6
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Rockhampton Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Rockhampton Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Rockhampton Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
171%
January
49%
February
122%
March
49%
April
98%
May
24%
June
73%
July
171%
August
171%
September
October
24%
November
147%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Alamo, SIXT, Thrifty, Europcar, Budget
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price $59 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo MG 3 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Toyota Yaris 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo Hyundai i30 5 2 Large cars
SIXT Toyota CH-R Hybrid 5 1 SUVs
Thrifty Toyota Kluger 4 1 SUVs
Budget Nissan X-Trail 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda CX-5 4 3 SUVs
Routes Car Rental Suzuki Baleno 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Mitsubishi ASX 4 2 SUVs
National Hyundai i30 5 2 Large cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.9 / 10
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Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$75.01
Lowest daily price
$59.49
Total cars available
39

Top 9 suppliers at Rockhampton Airport in 2024

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.9 / 12 reviews
+61136139
Rockhampton Airport, Hunter St, Rockhampton QLD 4700
$59 - $129
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 17:30
Tue:07:00 - 17:30
Wed:07:00 - 17:30
Thu:07:00 - 17:30
Fri:07:00 - 17:30
Sat:09:00 - 13:00
Sun:09:30 - 16:30
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 6 reviews
+61428969948
Terminal Building Canoona Road, Rockhampton Airport
$59 - $129
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 16:30
Tue:07:30 - 17:00
Wed:07:30 - 16:30
Thu:07:30 - 16:30
Fri:08:00 - 16:30
Sat:10:00 - 17:00
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 4 reviews
+61749276225 / +61748862407
Terminal Building, Rockhampton City QLD 4700, Australia
$65 - $82
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 16:00
Tue:07:00 - 16:00
Wed:07:00 - 16:00
Thu:07:00 - 16:00
Fri:07:00 - 16:00
Sat:10:00 - 16:00
Sun:10:00 - 16:00
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+61749276225 / +610748862407
Hunter St, West Rockhampton QLD 4700
$65 - $82
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 16:00
Tue:07:00 - 16:00
Wed:07:00 - 16:00
Thu:07:00 - 16:00
Fri:07:00 - 16:00
Sat:10:00 - 16:00
Sun:10:00 - 16:00
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 3 reviews
+610748900790
Rockhampton Airport, Hunter St, Rockhampton QLD 4700
$65 - $82
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 17:30
Tue:07:00 - 17:30
Wed:07:00 - 17:30
Thu:07:00 - 17:30
Fri:07:00 - 17:30
Sat:09:00 - 13:00
Sun:09:30 - 16:30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
+610749220044
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton QLD 4700
$61 - $109
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 17:00
Tue:07:00 - 17:00
Wed:07:00 - 17:00
Thu:07:00 - 18:00
Fri:07:00 - 18:00
Sat:07:00 - 12:00
Sun:10:00 - 17:00
Enterprise
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+61749276225 / +610748862407
26 Hunter St, West Rockhampton QLD 4700
$66 - $82
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 16:00
Tue:07:00 - 16:00
Wed:07:00 - 16:00
Thu:07:00 - 16:00
Fri:07:00 - 16:00
Sat:10:00 - 16:00
Sun:10:00 - 16:00
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+610749220044
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton QLD 4700
$66 - $82
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 17:00
Tue:07:00 - 17:00
Wed:07:00 - 17:00
Thu:07:00 - 18:00
Fri:07:00 - 18:00
Sat:07:00 - 12:00
Sun:10:00 - 17:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.4 / 0 reviews
+6149220044
ROCKHAMPTON AIRPORT, Terminal Building
$66 - $118
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 17:00
Tue:07:00 - 17:00
Wed:07:00 - 17:00
Thu:07:00 - 18:00
Fri:07:00 - 18:00
Sat:07:00 - 12:00
Sun:10:00 - 17:00
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