Car Hire at Mackay Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Hatch or comparable


€80.08 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable


€122.40 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or comparable


€124.38 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or comparable


€164.14 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or comparable


€178.65 per day
Premium Van
Kia Carnival or comparable


€268.41 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or comparable


€130.01 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or comparable


€220.81 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:50 on 07/07/2025. 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
€161 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%
Average petrol price
€1.01 per litre or €3.84 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€0.92 per litre or €3.48 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.13 per litre or €4.27 per gallon
Airport information
Mackay Airport (MKY)
- IATA: MKY
- ICAO: YBMK
- Name: Mackay Airport (MKY)
- Distance from the city centre: 1.9 miles / 3 km
Top 15 locations near Mackay Airport
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1,406.8 km / 874.1 miles
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1,433.2 km / 890.5 miles
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1,571.8 km / 976.7 miles
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1,595.8 km / 991.6 miles
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1,851.2 km / 1,150.3 miles
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1,881.7 km / 1,169.2 miles
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1,894 km / 1,176.9 miles
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2,175.4 km / 1,351.7 miles
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3,518.6 km / 2,186.4 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Mackay Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Mackay Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Mackay Airport
The best month to hire a car at Mackay Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is €64.04 per day. This is 35% less than the yearly average and 64% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €178.98 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Mackay Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in December, the average hire length is 17 days, while in January, it is only 2 days.
Average number of hire days at Mackay Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Mackay Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Mackay Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in June in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Mackay Airport Compared to the Yearly Average
Car hire information
Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Budget, Avis, SIXT, Europcar |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars |
Lowest price | €80 per day |
Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Thrifty | Polestar 2 | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Budget | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Thrifty | Toyota Land Cruiser Prado | 5 | 4 | SUVs |
Avis | Toyota Corolla | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
SIXT | Mazda CX5 | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
Europcar | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€161.11
Lowest daily price
€80.08
Total cars available
68
Top 7 suppliers at Mackay Airport in 2025

Dollar
0749536790
Boundry Rd
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:30
Tue:
07:00 - 21:30
Wed:
07:00 - 21:30
Thu:
07:00 - 21:30
Fri:
07:00 - 21:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:30
Sun:
09:00 - 21:30

SIXT
+61749575868
Terminal, South Mackay QLD 4740
€80 - €116
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 18:00
Tue:
08:00 - 18:00
Wed:
08:00 - 18:00
Thu:
08:00 - 18:00
Fri:
08:00 - 18:00

Budget
1300362848
Terminal Building
€116 - €161
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:30
Tue:
07:00 - 21:30
Wed:
07:00 - 21:30
Thu:
07:00 - 21:30
Fri:
07:00 - 21:30
Sat:
07:00 - 21:30
Sun:
08:00 - 21:30

Europcar
+610749526269
Terminal Building Mackay Airport, Mackay QLD 4740
€154 - €235
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
Sat:
08:00 - 15:00
Sun:
10:00 - 17:00

Thrifty
+61136139
Airport Terminal, Building level, 1 Christensen Circuit, Mackay
€122 - €221
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:30
Tue:
07:00 - 21:30
Wed:
07:00 - 21:30
Thu:
07:00 - 21:30
Fri:
07:00 - 21:30
Sat:
09:00 - 17:30
Sun:
09:00 - 21:30

Keddy
+610749526269
Terminal Building Mackay Airport, Mackay QLD 4740
€155 - €268
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
Sat:
08:00 - 15:00
Sun:
10:00 - 17:00

Routes Car Rental
+6149526269
MACKAY AIRPORT, Terminal Building
€161 - €179
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 15:00
Tue:
07:00 - 15:00
Wed:
07:00 - 15:00
Thu:
07:00 - 15:00
Fri:
07:00 - 15:00
Awards

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023

Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023

Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020

Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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