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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.
Compact CarView offerFrom $106/day
for 22 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
Intermediate CarView offerFrom $110/day
for 22 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
Standard CarView offerFrom $113/day
for 22 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom $115/day
for 22 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
SpecialView offerFrom $118/day
for 22 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
Fullsize CarView offerFrom $122/day
for 22 Aug - 25 Aug 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 20, 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 20 August, 2025
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Pick up (double cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots at Emerald Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Emerald Airport
Ford vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Other vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
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 20 August, 2025
Emerald Airport daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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Limited availability
22 Aug
$106
$106
$118
$118
23 Aug
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Limited availability
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
$116
$116
$129
$129
26 Aug
$116
$116
$129
$129
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$110
$110
$131
$131
23 Aug
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
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
$110
$110
$131
$131
26 Aug
$110
$110
$131
$131
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$113
$113
$157
$157
23 Aug
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
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
$113
$113
$157
$157
26 Aug
$113
$113
$157
$157
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$115
$115
$133
$133
23 Aug
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
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
$115
$115
$145
$145
26 Aug
$115
$115
$145
$145
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$127
$127
$159
$159
23 Aug
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
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
$127
$127
$205
$205
26 Aug
$127
$127
$205
$205
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$151
$151
$186
$186
23 Aug
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Limited availability
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
$161
$161
$206
$206
26 Aug
$161
$161
$206
$206
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$177
$177
$199
$199
23 Aug
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
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
$208
$208
$235
$235
26 Aug
$208
$208
$235
$235
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
20 Aug
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
21 Aug
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
22 Aug
$144
$144
$239
$239
23 Aug
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
24 Aug
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
25 Aug
$169
$169
$239
$239
26 Aug
$169
$169
$239
$239
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 20 August, 2025
Car rental depots at Emerald Airport
Car hire depots at Emerald Airport are marked on the map below.
Avis Emerald Airport
On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal
Today •7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Budget Emerald Airport
On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal
Today •7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Hertz Emerald Airport
On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thrifty Emerald Airport
On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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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.
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 $106 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $186 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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