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    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    28,88 GBP
    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
    2
    30,29 GBP
    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
    4
    34,85 GBP
    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
    3
    33,60 GBP
    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
    5
    36,94 GBP
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Springsure Rd
    Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
    Drop-off information
    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Springsure Rd
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    Kia Stonic
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    6
    37,38 GBP
    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
    7
    37,38 GBP
    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
    8
    37,96 GBP
    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
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
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    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    39,86 GBP
    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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    Mitsubishi Pajero
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    10
    44,09 GBP
    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
    11
    45,55 GBP
    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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    Ford Ranger
    or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    4
    1
    A/C
    5
    12
    46,41 GBP
    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
    13
    47,34 GBP
    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
    14
    48,85 GBP
    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
    15
    51,96 GBP
    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 Prado
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    16
    55,31 GBP
    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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    Low deposit
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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
    17
    58,94 GBP
    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.
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    Emerald Airport (EMD)
    Emerald Airport
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:13 on 17.09.25. 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
    Dialing code
    +61
    Average car hire price
    40 GBP 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%

    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

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Dollar
    Springsure Rd
    B
    Budget
    Terminal Building
    C
    Thrifty
    Emerald Airport
    D
    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 monthSeptember Most expensive month March
    A good deal 33 GBP Cheapest supplier Budget Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average price for hiring a car per day at Emerald Airport
    99 GBP
    49 GBP
    0 GBP
    Jan
    Feb

    90 GBP

    in March

    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug

    65 GBP

    in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The best month to hire a car at Emerald Airport is September — when the average price for a hire is 64,92 GBP per day. This is 16% less than the yearly average and 28% less than hiring a car in March (when the average price is 89,64 GBP 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 September in comparison to hiring a car in in March.

    Monthly Car Hire Searches at Emerald Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
    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

    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 September the average hire period is 6 days, while in March, the average hire period is only 3 days.

    Average number of hire days at Emerald Airport
    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

    🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price32 GBP per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierBudget

    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
    40 GBP
    Lowest daily price
    32 GBP
    Total cars available
    37

    Top 4 suppliers at Emerald Airport in 2025

    Dollar
    Dollar
    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 GBP
    per day
    Springsure Rd
    0748970890
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    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
    Budget
    Budget
    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
    32 GBP - 61 GBP
    per day
    Terminal Building
    1300362848
    Show working hours
    Mon
    06:45-18:00
    Tue
    07:00-18:00
    Wed
    07:30-18:00
    Thu
    07:15-18:00
    Fri
    07:15-18:00
    Sat
    11:15-11:45; 16:00-18:30
    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    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
    33 GBP - 66 GBP
    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
    Firefly
    Firefly
    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
    33 GBP - 66 GBP
    per day
    Springsure Rd
    0748970890
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-19:00
    Tue
    07:00-19:00
    Wed
    07:30-19:00
    Thu
    07:30-19:00
    Fri
    07:30-19:00
    Sat
    09:30-17:30

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    18 Sept 2025
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    18 Sept 2025
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    18 Sept 2025
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    18 Sept 2025
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    Kate cheney,
    18 Sept 2025
    Simple, fast and inexpensive
    Simple, fast, and inexpensive. I recommend it.
    Sandro Squarcini,
    18 Sept 2025
    Simpele to make a reservation
    Simpele to make a reservation, good prices. Now waiting for starting our holiday.
    Marcel de Brouwer,
    17 Sept 2025
    Good prices clear explanations
    Good prices clear explanations
    Fiona,
    17 Sept 2025
    Honest and fast .
    Honest ! Quick reservation!
    jose soares,
    17 Sept 2025
    Perfect it’s great
    Perfect it’s great
    Marie Chausy,
    17 Sept 2025
    Easy and fast
    Easy and fast...I hope everything will fine in picking up
    Georgios K.,
    17 Sept 2025
    Fast and efficient
    Fast and efficient
    Sudha Pamidimukkala,
    17 Sept 2025
    Very good service
    Very good service
    Radoslaw Zarzycki,
    17 Sept 2025
    HOLIDAY IN THESALONIKI AND CHALKIDIKI
    Quick service at the counter
    Tibor Kohoutek,
    17 Sept 2025
    Cheap and quick
    Cheap and quick
    David Willis,
    17 Sept 2025
    Car hire
    Easy & simple
    Nichola P Foss,
    17 Sept 2025
    Rated 4,6 / 5 based on 229 702 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

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