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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£45.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
£65.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
£65.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
£68.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
£70.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
£78.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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
5
£80.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
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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Average deposit
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:50 on 06/11/26. 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
- Airport information
- Top 15 locations near Emerald Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Emerald Airport 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 at Emerald Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£60 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%
Airport information
Name
Emerald Airport (EMD)
IATA
EMD
ICAO
YEML
Distance from the city centre
3.7 miles / 6 km
Overall rating
5.7 / 10
Getting to the airport
6.0
Check-in and departures
7.0
Facilities and services
6.0
Wi-Fi
4.7
Dining and car hire services
5.3
Lounge
5.3
Top 15 locations near Emerald Airport
- Sydney Penrithstarting at £31.68 per day1,158.7 km / 719.98 miles
- Sydney St Mary's1,162.7 km / 722.47 miles
- Sydney Castle Hillstarting at £32.11 per day1,163.5 km / 722.97 miles
- Sydney Parramattastarting at £28.66 per day1,173.8 km / 729.37 miles
- Sydney Artarmonstarting at £26.99 per day1,176.5 km / 731.04 miles
- Sydney Airportstarting at £18.93 per day1,189.6 km / 739.18 miles
- Canberra Airportstarting at £26.10 per day1,309 km / 813.37 miles
- Alice Springs Airportstarting at £43.61 per day1,453.4 km / 903.1 miles
- Adelaide Airportstarting at £19.31 per day1,571.8 km / 976.67 miles
- Melbourne Airportstarting at £15.93 per day1,600.3 km / 994.38 miles
- Melbourne (Downtown)starting at £24.91 per day1,613 km / 1,002.27 miles
- Melbourne Claytonstarting at £25.43 per day1,621.5 km / 1,007.55 miles
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingstarting at £23.00 per day1,624.5 km / 1,009.42 miles
- Darwin Airportstarting at £20.28 per day2,206.8 km / 1,371.24 miles
- Perth Fremantlestarting at £26.54 per day3,311 km / 2,057.36 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Thrifty
Emerald Airport
B
Hertz
Springsure Rd
C
Firefly
Springsure Rd
When to book at Emerald Airport and for how long?
In which month is car hire at Emerald Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Emerald Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month January | |
| A good deal £45 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day at Emerald Airport
£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 at Emerald Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £36.78 per day. This is 21% less than the yearly average and 35% less than hiring a car in January (when the average price is £56.39 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Emerald Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Emerald Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in November in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Emerald Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
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
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Emerald Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in March the average hire period is 44 days, while in January, the average hire period is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days at Emerald Airport
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
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | £37 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 at Emerald Airport is November, while the least popular month is February.
Emerald Airport hosts: Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Emerald Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Emerald Airport typically operate from 07:00-17:00.
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
£60
Lowest daily price
£37
Total cars available
56
Top 3 suppliers at Emerald Airport in 2026
Thrifty
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
9.2
Car condition
9.1
£37–£88
per day
Emerald Airport
+61136139
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Hertz
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
£39–£106
per day
Springsure Rd
0748970890
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
Firefly
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
Springsure Rd
0748970890
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-17:00
Tue
07:00-17:00
Wed
07:00-17:00
Thu
07:00-17:00
Fri
07:00-17:00
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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