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Car rental rates at Mackay Airport

Situated in the Queensland city of Mackay, Mackay Airport (MKY) offers flights to key destinations in Australia including Sydney, Cairns, Melbourne, Townsville, Gladstone, Brisbane, and Rockhampton. The airport is located in South Mackay, under four kilometres from the centre of Mackay.


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

  • BudgetSpecial
    Special

    From $98/day

    for 04 Jul - 07 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $103/day

    for 04 Jul - 07 Jul 2025
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  • HertzEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $105/day

    for 05 Jul - 08 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyStandard Elite Sport
    Standard Elite Sport

    From $106/day

    for 04 Jul - 07 Jul 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $113/day

    for 04 Jul - 07 Jul 2025
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  • HertzEconomy SUV
    Economy SUV

    From $113/day

    for 05 Jul - 08 Jul 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 02, 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 02 July, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Mackay Airport car rental booking experience 4.9/5
(220 reviews)
  • 22 Jun 2025

    Price and ease of booking

    john m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
    Mackay Airport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
  • 30 Jun 2025

    Easy booking

    patricia b.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport
    Mg 3 Core or similar
  • 19 May 2025

    Great to deal with

    john b.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Rocklea
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 19 May 2025

    Simply, easy, fast - Great !

    robert w l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Sydney Downtown
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 16 May 2025

    Easy and reliable

    vicente c.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 04 May 2025

    Easy & great prices

    carlotta m.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mystery Car - Petrol/diesel/ev or similar
  • 05 May 2025

    All good. Easy process.

    deidre a.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 17 May 2025

    Fast and Efficient

    terence w.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Mackay Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depotsSix car rental depots at Mackay Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Mackay Airport

Popular rental car models at Mackay Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    22%

    $67
    $208
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car

    5

    4

    1 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Hertz, Budget

  • 2

    17%

    $76
    $141
    Kia Cerato

    Kia CeratoIntermediate Car

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 3

    9%

    $161
    $189
    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual CabSpecial Pick up Extended Cab

    5

    4

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 4

    9%

    $63
    $129
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    6%

    $112
    $136
    Kia Stonic

    Kia StonicCompact SUV

    5

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget

Ford vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Everest Trend

    Ford Everest Trend

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Avis

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Europcar

  • Kia K4

    Kia K4

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    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

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

MG vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Mg Zs Excite

    Mg Zs Excite

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Nissan Xtrail

    Nissan Xtrail

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Polestar vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Subaru vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Subaru Crosstrek

    Subaru Crosstrek

    5

    2

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Subaru Forester

    Subaru Forester

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Subaru Outback

    Subaru Outback

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget

Toyota vehicles for hire at Mackay 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

    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, Sixt

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Europcar

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    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

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Other vehicles for hire at Mackay Airport

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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, Europcar, Budget

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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 02 July, 2025

Mackay Airport daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$221

$304

Thu

03 Jul

$144

$304

Fri

04 Jul

$103

$287

Sat

05 Jul

$105

$221

Sun

06 Jul

$139

$161

Mon

07 Jul

$221

$304

Tue

08 Jul

$221

$304

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$261

$307

Thu

03 Jul

$163

$163

Fri

04 Jul

$115

$117

Sat

05 Jul

$120

$127

Sun

06 Jul

$162

$163

Mon

07 Jul

$170

$289

Tue

08 Jul

$284

$307

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$280

$329

Thu

03 Jul

$254

$329

Fri

04 Jul

$123

$310

Sat

05 Jul

$116

$145

Sun

06 Jul

$166

$187

Mon

07 Jul

$300

$351

Tue

08 Jul

$305

$351

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$244

$317

Thu

03 Jul

$160

$317

Fri

04 Jul

$113

$300

Sat

05 Jul

$113

$135

Sun

06 Jul

$150

$172

Mon

07 Jul

$244

$317

Tue

08 Jul

$244

$317

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$258

$412

Thu

03 Jul

$168

$412

Fri

04 Jul

$119

$389

Sat

05 Jul

$128

$152

Sun

06 Jul

$171

$228

Mon

07 Jul

$235

$440

Tue

08 Jul

$258

$440

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$260

$458

Thu

03 Jul

$170

$458

Fri

04 Jul

$122

$458

Sat

05 Jul

$240

$432

Sun

06 Jul

$222

$399

Mon

07 Jul

$239

$437

Tue

08 Jul

$260

$437

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$324

$497

Thu

03 Jul

$324

$497

Fri

04 Jul

$324

$496

Sat

05 Jul

$257

$450

Sun

06 Jul

$237

$312

Mon

07 Jul

$324

$497

Tue

08 Jul

$324

$497

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury ute

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$234

$304

Thu

03 Jul

$147

$304

Fri

04 Jul

$106

$287

Sat

05 Jul

$111

$113

Sun

06 Jul

$147

$150

Mon

07 Jul

$234

$304

Tue

08 Jul

$234

$304

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$274

$401

Thu

03 Jul

$274

$401

Fri

04 Jul

$274

$378

Sat

05 Jul

$274

$335

Sun

06 Jul

$274

$335

Mon

07 Jul

$274

$401

Tue

08 Jul

$274

$401

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

02 Jul

$275

$275

Thu

03 Jul

$184

$184

Fri

04 Jul

$136

$136

Sat

05 Jul

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

06 Jul

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 Jul

$252

$253

Tue

08 Jul

$275

$275

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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 02 July, 2025

How do I pick up a rental car at Mackay Airport?

An extensive range of car hire options are available at Mackay Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Mackay Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car.

Mackay Airport terminal

  • Mackay Airport Terminal

    Mackay Airport has a single terminal that handles a few domestic routes, primarily to Brisbane. Bonza, Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia all have flights using the airport.

Pick up instructions

  • Is your rental company desk on-airport or off-airport?

    Mackay Airport Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport hire car desks are located in the terminal near the baggage claim carousel. Directions
  • Finalise your rental agreement and collect keys

    Once you are at the hire car company desk, you’ll need to finalise your rental agreement and collect your vehicle keys.
  • Head to the designated car park to pick up your car

    Mackay Airport Terminal

    On airport
    The on-airport hire cars at Mackay Airport are parked outside the terminal in the car park. Directions
  • What should I do if the desk is unattended?

    Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

    If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

    If you still have no luck with making contact, call us at 1300 722 920 and consider heading to the parking area and look for uniformed staff. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned rental desks, but rest assured there’s usually help out in the car park where the rentals are located.

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Returning a hire car at Mackay Aiport

  • Mackay Airport Terminal

    You will need to return your on-airport hire car at the same location as pick up.

Car rental depots at Mackay Airport

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

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

    On airport • Mackay Airport

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    4.35 • 4 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Budget Mackay Airport

    On airport • Mackay Airport

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    4.60 • 12 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Europcar Mackay Airport

    On airport • Mackay Airport

    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

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    sunday

    10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    5.00 • 1 rating

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Mackay Airport

    On airport • Mackay Airport

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

  • Sixt Mackay Airport

    On airport • Mackay Airport

    Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Mackay Airport

    On airport • Mackay Airport

    Today •7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    saturday

    9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 9:30 PM

    4.70 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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Nearby Mackay 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 — Mackay Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Mackay Airport
Mackay 7km away

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Mackay Airport

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

    Prices start at AUD $103 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $458 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Mackay Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Mackay Airport?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $106 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Mackay Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Mackay 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 $274 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Mackay Airport.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car at Mackay Airport?

    The highest-rated rental car at Mackay Airport is Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Mackay Airport?

    Europcar is the highest-rated car hire provider at Mackay Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Mackay 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 Mackay 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 can I refuel my rental vehicle before dropping it off at Mackay Airport?

    The Caltex at Connors Road is just five minutes from the airport and is open 24 hours. It may be the most convenient petrol station for refuelling before returning your rental car at Mackay Airport. If you wish to find the cheapest fuel near Mackay Airport, you may also check out our Fuel Price App.

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