Search, compare, and book an affordable hire car with VroomVroomVroom for your trip to Mackay. Producing more than a third of Australia’s sugarcane, Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia.
| Vehicle Classes | Economy, Compact, Intermediate, Standard, Fullsize, Wagon/Estate |
|---|---|
| Number of Depots | 1 |
| Suppliers | Thrifty |
Get on the road as soon as you land by picking up your hire car from Mackay Airport (MKY)5. We work with six on-site suppliers to ensure you get the best available rates and a wide range of vehicles to choose from.
Whether you’re wanting a short rental to get around, or you're embarking on a road trip along the Queensland coast, you can collect a car right here in Mackay.
 | 8 Longwall Place, Paget 4740 7:30am - 5:00pm weekdays. Closed on weekends. |
In April 2019, our customers paid between AUD $36 and AUD $227 per day for a hire car. Prices vary depending on vehicle type, time of year, and booking duration. For current rates in Mackay, use our price comparison tool.
A Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar is the highest rated type of rental car in Mackay based on recent ratings by customers.
Budget is the highest-rated car hire supplier in Mackay based on recent ratings by our customers.
You can drop off your hire car at a different location, however, most suppliers will charge a one-way fee.
Mackay offers the perfect destination for couples, solo travellers, and families alike with plenty of things to do against a backdrop of beautiful scenery. Here are some of our favourite spots in and around Mackay:
Address: 9 Lagoon Street, Mackay 4740
Funded and operated by the Mackay Regional Council, the Mackay Regional Botanic Gardens is one of the youngest Botanic Gardens in Australia, situated just five kilometres from Mackay. The gardens, which were opened to the public in May 2003, feature tropical flora from Mackay and the Whitsundays, as well as exotic plants from all around the world.
Address: 11 Refalo Drive, Farleigh 4741
Join a Reeforest Adventure tour and explore local natural attractions, including Eungella National Park, Cape Hillsborough National Park, Pioneer Valley, and more. With plenty of time for photos, swimming, animal spotting
Address: Civic Centre Precinct, Gordon Street, Mackay 4740
Explore the local arts and culture of the Mackay region at Artspace Mackay. The architecturally award-winning building is home to Mackay’s regional art gallery and museum, including the Spirit and Place: Momentos of Mackay exhibition.
Address: 9 Pacific Drive, Blacks Beach, Mackay 4740
This is a perfect holiday destination for beach lovers and those wanting to stay in comfort away from the centre of Mackay. The Shores offers spacious, fully self-contained apartments with views of the southern Whitsunday Islands, and an undercover carport for your hire car.
Address: 9 Gregory Street, Mackay 4740
Rydges Mackay Suites is located in the heart of Mackay and is a 10-minute drive from the airport. The hotel offers complimentary on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, 24-hour reception, and room service.
Address: 26 Bourke Street, Blacks Beach, Mackay 4740
Comfort Resort Blue Pacific is set on three acres of tropical gardens and offers travellers the choice of beach houses, studios, and one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. In between exploring the Mackay region, enjoy relaxing in the hotel pools, or kick back and watch the sunset over Blacks Beach.
