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  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

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.

  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $84/day

    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep 2025
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  • BudgetIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $88/day

    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep 2025
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  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From $94/day

    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep 2025
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  • BudgetStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $94/day

    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep 2025
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  • BudgetFullsize Car
    Fullsize Car

    From $98/day

    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $102/day

    for 18 Sep - 23 Sep 2025
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Showing 6 of 11 offers

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 15, 2025 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 15 September, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Emerald Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(36 reviews)
  • 09 Sep 2025

    Good and quick

    sri t.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Emerald Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 20 Jun 2025

    Good and quick

    sri t.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Emerald Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 21 Jun 2025

    Easy, cheap, pay later great

    josh s.
    Booked: Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similar
  • 08 Jul 2025

    ease of booking

    simone h.
    Booked: Large SUV
    Darwin Airport
    Large SUV
  • 11 Jul 2025

    Easy to book, easy to find a car.

    leigh n.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Brisbane Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 20 Jul 2025

    Efficient

    paul w.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 05 Jul 2025

    Efficient

    gillian c.
    Booked: Kia Cerato, Hyundai I30 or similar
    Mascot / Sydney Airport
    Kia Cerato, Hyundai I30 or similar
  • 07 Jul 2025

    quick

    ricky w.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Pick up (double 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

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    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

    1 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

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

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 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

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 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

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • 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 15 September, 2025

Emerald Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

15 Sep

$116

$129

Tue

16 Sep

$116

$129

Wed

17 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

Thu

18 Sep

$84

$94

Fri

19 Sep

$89

$104

Sat

20 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

Sun

21 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

15 Sep

$110

$131

Tue

16 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

Wed

17 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

Thu

18 Sep

$88

$131

Fri

19 Sep

$110

$131

Sat

20 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

Sun

21 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

15 Sep

$113

$165

Tue

16 Sep

$142

$165

Wed

17 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

Thu

18 Sep

$94

$148

Fri

19 Sep

$113

$157

Sat

20 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

Sun

21 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

15 Sep

$115

$145

Tue

16 Sep

$131

$145

Wed

17 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

Thu

18 Sep

$102

$133

Fri

19 Sep

$115

$133

Sat

20 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

Sun

21 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

15 Sep

$127

$205

Tue

16 Sep

$156

$205

Wed

17 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

Thu

18 Sep

$109

$153

Fri

19 Sep

$114

$156

Sat

20 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

Sun

21 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

15 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

Tue

16 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

Wed

17 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

Thu

18 Sep

$129

$165

Fri

19 Sep

$144

$186

Sat

20 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

Sun

21 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

15 Sep

$208

$235

Tue

16 Sep

$208

$235

Wed

17 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

Thu

18 Sep

$131

$187

Fri

19 Sep

$131

$189

Sat

20 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

Sun

21 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

15 Sep

$169

$239

Tue

16 Sep

$169

$239

Wed

17 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

Thu

18 Sep

$129

$212

Fri

19 Sep

$129

$239

Sat

20 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

Sun

21 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 15 September, 2025

Car rental depots at Emerald Airport

Car hire depots at Emerald Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •6:45 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    6:45 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Budget Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •6:45 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    6:45 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    4:00 PM - 6:30 PM

  • Hertz Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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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?

    Prices start at AUD $84 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $165 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Emerald Airport.

  • 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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