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Car rental rates in Mackay, Queensland

Located in Far North Queensland, midway between Airlie Beach to the north and Rockhampton to the south, Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia thanks to it producing over a third of the nation’s sugarcane.


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    Our customers have rated their Mackay car rental booking experience 5/5
    (1 reviews)
    • 19 Sep 2025

      Seemed fairly easy

      cheryl b.
      Booked: Nissan Xtrail or similar
      Cairns Airport
      Nissan Xtrail or similar
    • 03 Nov 2025

      Easy

      robert m.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
      Melbourne Airport
      Toyota Corolla or similar
    • 12 Nov 2025

      Easy

      michel s.
      Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
      Melbourne City - Collins Street
      Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    • 13 Nov 2025

      Easy so far

      andrew l.
      Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
      South Nowra Downtown
      Mazda CX-3 or similar
    • 12 Nov 2025

      Always seamless

      brooke o.
      Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
      Melbourne Airport
      Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
    • 03 Nov 2025

      Was fast and easy to book

      sam m.
      Booked: MG 3 or similar
      Sydney Domestic Airport
      MG 3 or similar
    • 12 Nov 2025

      Great price. Easy booking.

      john d.
      Booked: Compact Automatic
      Brisbane Airport
      Compact Automatic
    • 12 Sep 2025

      Quick

      darryl g.
      Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
      Newcastle
      Kia Sportage or similar
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    Quick facts on hiring a car in Mackay

    🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van and SUV.
    🔑 No. of depotsOne car rental depot in Mackay.
    ✅ Rental brandsSixt.

    Car models commonly available in Mackay

    Kia vehicles for hire in Mackay

    • Kia Carnival

      Kia Carnival

      8

      5

      3 large, 5 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Mackay

    • Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

      Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    Toyota vehicles for hire in Mackay

    • Toyota Corolla Hatch

      Toyota Corolla Hatch

      5

      5

      2 large, 1 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • Toyota RAV4

      Toyota RAV4

      5

      5

      2 large, 2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

    • Toyota Yaris Cross

      Toyota Yaris Cross

      5

      5

      2 small

      Providers

      Sixt

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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 23 November, 2025

    Mackay Airport car hire

    Are you flying into Mackay?
    Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Mackay Airport (MKY).

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    Car rental depots in Mackay

    Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

    • Sixt Mackay

      Sixt Mackay

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      No reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–16:30, Sat–Sun Closed

      8 Longwall Place, Queensland

    Frequently asked questions

    On hiring a car in Mackay, Queensland

    • Why are there no hire cars in Mackay at certain times of the year?

      Our data shows that Mackay, along with other isolated cities in Australia, book out of rental cars during peak seasons (i.e., school holidays and major town events) because of the limited amount of rental cars available by providers in the area. We recommend always booking well in advance for this location.

    • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Mackay?

      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 in Mackay 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.

    • Can I pick up a car hire in Mackay and drop off in another location?

      Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Mackay and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.

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