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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
39,39 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
41,31 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
47,52 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
45,82 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
50,37 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Springsure Rd
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Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Springsure Rd
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
50,98 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
50,98 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
51,77 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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All-wheel drive
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
54,36 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
60,13 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
62,12 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
1
A/C
5
63,29 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
4
A/C
5
64,56 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
1
A/C
4
66,61 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Kia Carnival
or similar Full-size Van
Automatic
8
3
A/C
5
70,86 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Toyota Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
75,43 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Terminal Building
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
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Toyota Prado
or similar Special SUV
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
80,38 USD
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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Drop-off information
Emerald Airport (EMD)
Emerald Airport
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:54 on 16.09.25. 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
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Emerald in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
54 USD per day
Average car hire length
5 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 55,45 USD per day235,2 km / 146,15 miles
- Hervey Baystarting at 41,01 USD per day514,1 km / 319,45 miles
- Ipswichstarting at 55,47 USD per day644,3 km / 400,35 miles
- Brisbanestarting at 25,55 USD per day652,4 km / 405,38 miles
- Cairnsstarting at 56,05 USD per day784,8 km / 487,65 miles
- Port Douglasstarting at 143,88 USD per day837 km / 520,09 miles
- Tamworthstarting at 41,76 USD per day876,3 km / 544,51 miles
- Newcastlestarting at 22,54 USD per day1 086,6 km / 675,18 miles
- Sydneystarting at 15,25 USD per day1 189,6 km / 739,18 miles
- Wagga Waggastarting at 51,38 USD per day1 288,4 km / 800,57 miles
- Canberrastarting at 32,74 USD per day1 309 km / 813,37 miles
- Alice Springsstarting at 77,54 USD per day1 453,4 km / 903,1 miles
- Bendigostarting at 31,73 USD per day1 506,9 km / 936,34 miles
- Adelaidestarting at 12,04 USD per day1 571,8 km / 976,67 miles
- Melbournestarting at 18,10 USD per day1 600,3 km / 994,38 miles
- Mount Gambierstarting at 31,07 USD per day1 726,2 km / 1 072,61 miles
- Devonportstarting at 39,36 USD per day1 965,6 km / 1 221,37 miles
- Launcestonstarting at 23,99 USD per day2 001 km / 1 243,36 miles
- Darwinstarting at 46,01 USD per day2 206,8 km / 1 371,24 miles
- Kalgoorliestarting at 24,82 USD per day2 754,3 km / 1 711,44 miles
Top 15 locations near Emerald
- Sydney Penrithstarting at 28,28 USD per day1 158,7 km / 719,98 miles
- Sydney St Mary'sstarting at 28,28 USD per day1 162,7 km / 722,47 miles
- Sydney Castle Hillstarting at 28,31 USD per day1 163,5 km / 722,97 miles
- Sydney Parramattastarting at 28,28 USD per day1 173,8 km / 729,37 miles
- Sydney Artarmonstarting at 37,23 USD per day1 176,5 km / 731,04 miles
- Sydney Airportstarting at 15,25 USD per day1 189,6 km / 739,18 miles
- Canberra Airportstarting at 40,71 USD per day1 309 km / 813,37 miles
- Alice Springs Airportstarting at 77,54 USD per day1 453,4 km / 903,1 miles
- Adelaide Airportstarting at 12,04 USD per day1 571,8 km / 976,67 miles
- Melbourne Airportstarting at 18,10 USD per day1 600,3 km / 994,38 miles
- Melbourne (Downtown)starting at 20,45 USD per day1 613 km / 1 002,27 miles
- Melbourne Claytonstarting at 35,11 USD per day1 621,5 km / 1 007,55 miles
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingstarting at 46,03 USD per day1 624,5 km / 1 009,42 miles
- Darwin Airportstarting at 69,69 USD per day2 206,8 km / 1 371,24 miles
- Perth Fremantlestarting at 32,75 USD per day3 311 km / 2 057,36 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Emerald Airport (EMD)
4 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month March | |
| A good deal 44 USD | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Emerald
134 USD
67 USD
0 USD
Jan
Feb
121 USD
in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
88 USD
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Emerald is September (when the average price is 87,98 USD per day). This is 16% less than the yearly average and 28% less than hiring in March (when the average price is 121,47 USD).
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 September, and the least popular is March.
Popularity of Car Hire in Emerald by Monthly Searches
1,3
0,7
0
Jan
Feb
0,8 times in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1,2 times in September
Sep
Oct
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 September, the average hirer keeps their car for 6 days, and in March, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Emerald
7
3
0
Jan
Feb
3 days in March
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | 44 USD per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado | 5 | 4 | SUV |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
54 USD
Lowest daily price
44 USD
Total cars available
37
Top 4 suppliers in Emerald in 2025
Dollar
1 location
8.7
Very good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
30 USD
per day
Most popular location
Springsure Rd
Budget
1 location
8.5
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.9
44 USD - 82 USD
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Thrifty
1 location
8.4
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.9
44 USD - 89 USD
per day
Most popular location
Emerald Airport
Firefly
1 location
8.2
Very good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
44 USD - 89 USD
per day
Most popular location
Springsure Rd
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