Car Hire at Mackay Airport

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Mackay Airport, Mackay, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Hatch or comparable
Toyota Corolla Hatch
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
€80.08 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€122.40 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or comparable
Kia Stonic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
€124.38 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or comparable
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
€164.14 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Full-size Estate/Wagon
Subaru Outback or comparable
Subaru Outback
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
€178.65 per day
Premium Van
Kia Carnival or comparable
Kia Carnival
  • 8
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
€268.41 per day
Standard Elite
Polestar 2 or comparable
Polestar 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€130.01 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or comparable
Toyota Land Cruiser
  • 8
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
€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%
Score
10.0 / 10
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

Score
6.8
  • Getting to the airport 7.4
  • Check-in and departures 8.5
  • Facilities and services 7.0
  • Wi-Fi 6.1
  • Dining and car hire services 5.8
  • Lounge 5.8

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

  1. Sydney Penrith starting at €23.85 per day
    1,406.8 km / 874.1 miles
  2. Sydney Castle Hill starting at €23.85 per day
    1,408.4 km / 875.1 miles
  3. Sydney St Mary's starting at €23.85 per day
    1,410.1 km / 876.2 miles
  4. Sydney Parramatta starting at €23.85 per day
    1,418.9 km / 881.7 miles
  5. Sydney Artarmon starting at €32.83 per day
    1,419.7 km / 882.2 miles
  6. Sydney Airport starting at €12.78 per day
    1,433.2 km / 890.5 miles
  7. Canberra Airport starting at €36.43 per day
    1,571.8 km / 976.7 miles
  8. Alice Springs Airport starting at €75.64 per day
    1,595.8 km / 991.6 miles
  9. Adelaide Airport starting at €10.53 per day
    1,851.2 km / 1,150.3 miles
  10. Melbourne Airport starting at €16.61 per day
    1,881.7 km / 1,169.2 miles
  11. City Centre starting at €22.13 per day
    1,894 km / 1,176.9 miles
  12. Melbourne Clayton starting at €28.95 per day
    1,901.9 km / 1,181.8 miles
  13. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at €39.56 per day
    1,906 km / 1,184.3 miles
  14. Darwin Airport starting at €48.04 per day
    2,175.4 km / 1,351.7 miles
  15. Perth Fremantle starting at €34.95 per day
    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
€64.04
January
€97.56
February
€132.25
March
€93.90
April
€96.25
May
€96.05
June
€178.98
July
€81.06
August
€106.34
September
€85.07
October
€73.18
November
€83.62
December
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.

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
2
January
4
February
6
March
2
April
3
May
3
June
4
July
4
August
3
September
3
October
3
November
17
December

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
90%
January
90%
February
60%
March
150%
April
90%
May
210%
June
30%
July
120%
August
30%
September
180%
October
90%
November
60%
December

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
Dollar
Very good 8.7 / 0 reviews
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
SIXT
Very good 8.6 / 3 reviews
+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
Budget
Very good 8.5 / 2 reviews
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
Europcar
Very good 8.4 / 2 reviews
+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
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 8 reviews
+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
Keddy
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+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
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+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

Our clients highly recommend us

11 Jul 2025
Easy to book
Easy to book
Kim Oestergaard Sorensen
11 Jul 2025
NICEEE
Fast fast fast fast
Tiago De Almeida
11 Jul 2025
Quick and easy.
Good and quick sevice.
Marika
11 Jul 2025
Nice experience
Nice experience
MUHAMMED AFSAL KARATTUCHALI MU
11 Jul 2025
Good experience
Good experience
Federico Tarragoni
11 Jul 2025
Everything is very fast and simple
Everything is very fast and simple
Andrej Jachno
11 Jul 2025
Fast and easy
Fast and easy
Louise Loenvig
10 Jul 2025
Competitive price and simple process
Competitive price and simple process
Agnieszka WOZNIAK
10 Jul 2025
It was quite easy
It was quite easy, Thanks !
Jambo
10 Jul 2025
Car lover I would rent again
Love it super easy
Yamilier Castillo
10 Jul 2025
Very very good
Very very good
Antonio Sardanelli
10 Jul 2025
Very good but no details of car…
Very good but no details of car manufacturing year
MOHAMMAD ALHARBI
10 Jul 2025
Will definitely use again
Easy and quick, good choice of cars amd times to suit. Good price.
S. WARREN
10 Jul 2025
Great Discover agent and service Appalling EXER Paphos service
I booked a vehicle via Discovery from EXER Paphos Airport. The experience we had with EXER is by far the worse I have ever had with a rental company. I travel frequently to all Continents. Firstly we had to wait 15 minutes for them to meet us at the airport and then it was a further 15 minutes to collect the car. It was after nightfall and the rental place was up an ill-lit dirt track in the middle of nowhere. The rental company said that they would not let us have the rental SUV (which was smaller model to the one we booked) as we had too much luggage. I said to them that I still wanted the vehicle and that I would book a taxi to take the additional luggage with some of the passengers to our villa. They still refused to let me have the vehicle and said that they would not honor the booking. They were extremely rude and became aggressive and that troubled me and my family due to the isolated location of their showroom. They refused to further engage with me at all and they only agreed to take us back to the airport after my mother in law, who is in her mid 80s, pleaded with them. However, on a positive note, Mario, who is an agent with Discover, efficiently processed my claim and today indicated that the full payment would be refunded. I give the above five stars to Mario (dependent on the funds being placed in my account over the next few day) and zero stars for EXER. Discover Cars should never use EXER Paphos Airport again due the traumatic experience we encountered which has similarities to what other persons who have written reviewed about the appalling service they have had to endure at EXER Paphos.
R Williams
10 Jul 2025
I love how you make carbooking so easy
I love how you make carbooking so easy, thank you very much / Anna
Anna Borg
10 Jul 2025
Ease of use
Ease of use, good pricing and reliable
Seow Yin EDALENE Lee

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