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  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at Emerald Airport

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 25 Jun - 30 Jun 2025
    View offer
  • BudgetIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $88/day

    for 27 Jun - 02 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From $94/day

    for 25 Jun - 30 Jun 2025
    View offer
  • BudgetStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $94/day

    for 27 Jun - 02 Jul 2025
    View offer
  • BudgetFullsize Car
    Fullsize Car

    From $98/day

    for 25 Jun - 30 Jun 2025
    View offer
  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $102/day

    for 25 Jun - 30 Jun 2025
    View offer

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 June 22, 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 22 June, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Emerald Airport car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(31 reviews)
  • 25 Mar 2025

    quick and easy

    mark k.
    Booked: Standard Sedan
    Adelaide Airport
    Standard Sedan
  • 29 Mar 2025

    The booking was easy to make.

    katrina j.
    Booked: Mitsubishi ASX 2w.d. or similar
    Perth City
    Mitsubishi ASX 2w.d. or similar
  • 09 Apr 2025

    Happy

    alex r.
    Booked: Kia Picanto or similar
    Preston
    Kia Picanto or similar
  • 12 May 2025

    VERY EASY TO BOOK THROUGH THIS PLATFORM

    mark k.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Newcastle
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 02 May 2025

    Good deal. Quick and easy to use

    jason m.
    Booked: Subaru Crosstrek or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Subaru Crosstrek or similar
  • 04 Mar 2025

    Great

    philip b.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 15 Mar 2025

    Good clear information

    anthony b.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 or similar
    Brisbane Domestic Airport
    Toyota RAV4 or similar
  • 03 Mar 2025

    Great price and easy to book.

    bradley p.
    Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similar
    Adelaide City
    Volkswagen Polo or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, 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-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

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

  • 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 22 June, 2025

Emerald Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

$116

$134

Tue

24 Jun

$116

$134

Wed

25 Jun

$84

$98

Thu

26 Jun

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Limited availability

Fri

27 Jun

$84

$123

Sat

28 Jun

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.

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Per day price range

Today

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

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

24 Jun

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

25 Jun

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

26 Jun

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

27 Jun

$88

$131

Sat

28 Jun

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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Per day price range

Today

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

$127

$165

Tue

24 Jun

$127

$165

Wed

25 Jun

$98

$148

Thu

26 Jun

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

27 Jun

$94

$157

Sat

28 Jun

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

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

$115

$145

Tue

24 Jun

$115

$145

Wed

25 Jun

$102

$133

Thu

26 Jun

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

27 Jun

$102

$133

Sat

28 Jun

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

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

$127

$205

Tue

24 Jun

$127

$205

Wed

25 Jun

$109

$153

Thu

26 Jun

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Limited availability

Fri

27 Jun

$109

$159

Sat

28 Jun

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Limited availability

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Today

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

$161

$206

Tue

24 Jun

$161

$206

Wed

25 Jun

$129

$165

Thu

26 Jun

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

27 Jun

$129

$186

Sat

28 Jun

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

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

$172

$235

Tue

24 Jun

$172

$235

Wed

25 Jun

$138

$187

Thu

26 Jun

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

27 Jun

$138

$201

Sat

28 Jun

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

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

$208

$231

Tue

24 Jun

$208

$231

Wed

25 Jun

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

26 Jun

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

27 Jun

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

Sat

28 Jun

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

22 Jun

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

23 Jun

$169

$239

Tue

24 Jun

$169

$239

Wed

25 Jun

$135

$212

Thu

26 Jun

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

27 Jun

$135

$239

Sat

28 Jun

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 22 June, 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 •11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    Today •4:00 PM - 6:30 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 •11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    Today •4:00 PM - 6:30 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 •11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • Thrifty Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:00 AM - 7:00 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.

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.

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

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $208 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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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