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Car rental rates at Emerald Airport, Queensland

Located in the Central Highlands of Queensland, Emerald Airport (EMD) is approximately a ten-minute drive from the town of Emerald which lies a three hour drive to the west of Rockhampton.


Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up at Emerald Airport easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 06, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 06 September, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Emerald Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(24 reviews)
  • 10 Jul 2026

    easy

    miguel angel r.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Melbourne Downtown
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 18 May 2026

    Worked for what I needed

    nicholas a.
    Booked: MG Core 3 or similar
    Perth T1 or T2 Airport
    MG Core 3 or similar
  • 11 Jul 2026

    bit of trouble with the phone number entering system you have. bit frustrating. could be improved i think, otherwise great, thank you

    timothy l.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Gold Coast Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 09 Jul 2026

    So good to compare prices in one place. Saves so much time.

    john p.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
  • 26 Jul 2026

    The whole procedure was easy to follow unlike one other I tried

    judith b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Hervey Bay Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 10 Aug 2026

    Easy and cheap, what else?

    joseph w.
    Booked: Kia Picanto or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Kia Picanto or similar
  • 01 Jun 2026

    Quick and easy

    shpresa v.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
  • 25 Aug 2026

    Good

    grant l.
    Booked: Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
    Darwin Airport
    Kia Cerato Sedan or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFour car rental depots at Emerald Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Emerald Airport

Ford vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mitsubishi Pajero

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray

    Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab

    Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    5

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

    Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

    7

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Budget

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Avis

  • Toyota CH-R

    Toyota CH-R

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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Other vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

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The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 06 September, 2026

Emerald Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

07 Sep

$115

$125

Tue

08 Sep

$115

$125

Wed

09 Sep

$84

$125

Thu

10 Sep

$100

$125

Fri

11 Sep

$89

$120

Sat

12 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

07 Sep

$110

$131

Tue

08 Sep

$110

$131

Wed

09 Sep

$88

$131

Thu

10 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Fri

11 Sep

$88

$131

Sat

12 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

07 Sep

$113

$169

Tue

08 Sep

$113

$169

Wed

09 Sep

$91

$169

Thu

10 Sep

$154

$169

Fri

11 Sep

$94

$137

Sat

12 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

07 Sep

$115

$157

Tue

08 Sep

$115

$157

Wed

09 Sep

$90

$157

Thu

10 Sep

$108

$157

Fri

11 Sep

$95

$133

Sat

12 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

07 Sep

$127

$210

Tue

08 Sep

$127

$210

Wed

09 Sep

$107

$210

Thu

10 Sep

$130

$210

Fri

11 Sep

$109

$170

Sat

12 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

07 Sep

$234

$246

Tue

08 Sep

$234

$246

Wed

09 Sep

$234

$246

Thu

10 Sep

$168

$246

Fri

11 Sep

$129

$162

Sat

12 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

07 Sep

$252

$280

Tue

08 Sep

$252

$280

Wed

09 Sep

$132

$280

Thu

10 Sep

$156

$280

Fri

11 Sep

$138

$213

Sat

12 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

07 Sep

$226

$238

Tue

08 Sep

$226

$238

Wed

09 Sep

$180

$238

Thu

10 Sep

$226

$238

Fri

11 Sep

$135

$238

Sat

12 Sep

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 06 September, 2026

Car rental depots at Emerald Airport

Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

  • Avis Emerald Airport

    Avis Emerald Airport

    N/A

    Terminal Building (Remote)

    Mon 06:45–18:00, Tue–Wed 07:00–18:00, Thu–Fri 07:15–18:00, Sun 11:15–18:30, closed Sat
  • Budget Emerald Airport (country)

    Budget Emerald Airport (country)

    N/A

    Terminal Building

    Mon 06:45–18:00, Tue–Wed 07:00–18:00, Thu–Fri 07:15–18:00, Sun 11:15–11:45, closed Sat
  • Hertz Emerald Airport

    Hertz Emerald Airport

    N/A

    Springsure Rd

    Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, closed w/e
  • Thrifty Emerald Airport

    Thrifty Emerald Airport

    N/A

    Springsure Road

    Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00, Sat 08:00–13:00, Sun 09:00–18:00

Nearby Emerald Airport

Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Emerald Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Emerald Airport

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Emerald Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Emerald Airport?

    For a rental period from 9 September to 16 September 2026, prices range from AUD $84 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $146 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Emerald Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental at Emerald Airport?

    The cheapest car rental at Emerald Airport for the rental period from 9 September to 16 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing AUD $84 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.

  • What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Emerald Airport?

    Based on our data from over 9,600 rental car bookings at Emerald Airport over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 12 days beforehand can save you over 4 per cent.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Emerald Airport?

    A minivan hired at Emerald Airport from 9 September to 16 September 2026 costs AUD $132 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Emerald Airport.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company at Emerald Airport?

    Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company at Emerald Airport, with rates from AUD $100 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Emerald Airport?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at Emerald Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

  • Where do I return my rental car in Emerald Airport?

    You can return the car rental to the same place you picked it up. At Emerald Airport, this is in the car park outside the terminal.

  • Where is the closest petrol station to Emerald Airport

    The nearest petrol station where you can refuel your rental car is Puma Energy, which is located at 74 Roberts Street, Emerald. To find the cheapest fuel near you, make sure to use our Vroom Fuel Price Compare app.

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