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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£47.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£49.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£58.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£66.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£66.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£69.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£71.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
£78.26
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£79.95
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car hire stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:30 on 04/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Emerald
- Top 15 locations near Emerald
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Emerald and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Emerald in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£61 per day
Average car hire length
14 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100–130 km/h
or
62–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Top 20 cities near Emerald
- Rockhamptonstarting at £57.32 per day235.2 km / 146.15 miles
- Hervey Baystarting at £33.08 per day502.2 km / 312.05 miles
- Ipswichstarting at £39.25 per day644.3 km / 400.35 miles
- Brisbanestarting at £13.45 per day651.4 km / 404.76 miles
- Cairnsstarting at £18.01 per day780.3 km / 484.86 miles
- Port Douglas837 km / 520.09 miles
- Tamworthstarting at £30.70 per day879.7 km / 546.62 miles
- Newcastlestarting at £16.78 per day1,098.4 km / 682.51 miles
- Sydneystarting at £13.55 per day1,183.6 km / 735.45 miles
- Wagga Waggastarting at £48.42 per day1,288.4 km / 800.57 miles
- Canberrastarting at £19.84 per day1,305.3 km / 811.08 miles
- Alice Springsstarting at £53.47 per day1,456 km / 904.72 miles
- Bendigostarting at £30.71 per day1,513.4 km / 940.38 miles
- Adelaidestarting at £14.26 per day1,566 km / 973.07 miles
- Melbournestarting at £15.92 per day1,613 km / 1,002.27 miles
- Mount Gambierstarting at £25.87 per day1,726.2 km / 1,072.61 miles
- Devonportstarting at £44.75 per day1,965.7 km / 1,221.43 miles
- Launcestonstarting at £33.82 per day1,989.3 km / 1,236.09 miles
- Darwinstarting at £18.09 per day2,207.1 km / 1,371.43 miles
- Kalgoorliestarting at £32.39 per day2,753 km / 1,710.63 miles
Top 15 locations near Emerald
- Sydney Penrithstarting at £27.93 per day1,158.7 km / 719.98 miles
- Sydney St Mary's1,162.7 km / 722.47 miles
- Sydney Castle Hillstarting at £30.50 per day1,163.5 km / 722.97 miles
- Sydney Parramattastarting at £26.78 per day1,173.8 km / 729.37 miles
- Sydney Artarmonstarting at £27.48 per day1,176.5 km / 731.04 miles
- Sydney Airportstarting at £13.55 per day1,189.6 km / 739.18 miles
- Canberra Airportstarting at £31.78 per day1,309 km / 813.37 miles
- Alice Springs Airportstarting at £54.24 per day1,453.4 km / 903.1 miles
- Adelaide Airportstarting at £14.26 per day1,571.8 km / 976.67 miles
- Melbourne Airportstarting at £15.92 per day1,600.3 km / 994.38 miles
- Melbourne (Downtown)starting at £24.56 per day1,613 km / 1,002.27 miles
- Melbourne Claytonstarting at £25.90 per day1,621.5 km / 1,007.55 miles
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingstarting at £23.42 per day1,624.5 km / 1,009.42 miles
- Darwin Airportstarting at £18.28 per day2,206.8 km / 1,371.24 miles
- Perth Fremantlestarting at £29.03 per day3,311 km / 2,057.36 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Emerald Airport (EMD)
3 rental locations
When to book in Emerald and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Emerald the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Emerald fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month January | |
| A good deal £46 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Emerald
£62
£31
£0
£56
in January
Jan
£37
in February
Feb
£37
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
£42
in November
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Emerald is February (when the average price is £36.76 per day). This is 21% less than the yearly average and 35% less than hiring in January (when the average price is £56.35).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Emerald?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Emerald is November, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Emerald by Monthly Searches
1.9
0.9
0
1.1 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Emerald?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in March, the average hirer keeps their car for 44 days, and in January, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Emerald
48
24
0
4 days in January
Jan
14 days in February
Feb
44 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £38 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during February, starting at £37 for an Economy car and highest in January, when economy cars start at £56. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Emerald is November, while the least popular month is February.
Emerald hosts: Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
£61
Lowest daily price
£38
Total cars available
65
Top 3 suppliers in Emerald in 2026
Thrifty
1 location
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
£38–£89
per day
Most popular location
Emerald Airport
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£40–£108
per day
Most popular location
Springsure Rd
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Springsure Rd
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