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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.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 13, 2026 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 13 April, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Emerald Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(39 reviews)
  • 12 Mar 2026

    Very good service, thanks

    flavio m.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
    Perth T1 or T2 Airport
    Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
  • 29 Dec 2025

    Easy navigation of site and affordable options

    vincent e.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Hobart Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 22 Jan 2026

    Easy

    christine j.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Sydney Domestic Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 10 Feb 2026

    easy

    dean g.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Launceston Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 22 Jan 2026

    Easy booking

    ian k.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Esperance Airport
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 06 Jan 2026

    thanks

    robert h.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 24 Jan 2026

    Easy

    clarence c.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Singleton
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 21 Feb 2026

    Great!

    russell j.
    Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Mazda Cx3 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFive 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

Isuzu vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Isuzu FRR 500

    Isuzu FRR 500

    2

    5

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    4

    1 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-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 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 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

    Thrifty, 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

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Budget

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • Toyota CH-R

    Toyota CH-R

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Coaster 22 Seater

    Toyota Coaster 22 Seater

    22

    5

    Providers

    Budget

  • Toyota Commuter

    Toyota Commuter

    12

    5

    Providers

    Budget

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Hilux

    Toyota Hilux

    5

    4

    Providers

    Budget

  • 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

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Other vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 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 13 April, 2026

Emerald Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

13 Apr

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

14 Apr

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

15 Apr

$115

$125

Thu

16 Apr

$89

$125

Fri

17 Apr

$100

$115

Sat

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

13 Apr

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

14 Apr

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

15 Apr

$154

$160

Thu

16 Apr

$116

$169

Fri

17 Apr

$125

$131

Sat

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

13 Apr

$115

$133

Tue

14 Apr

$115

$133

Wed

15 Apr

$124

$157

Thu

16 Apr

$95

$157

Fri

17 Apr

$108

$133

Sat

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

13 Apr

$127

$153

Tue

14 Apr

$127

$153

Wed

15 Apr

$168

$210

Thu

16 Apr

$109

$210

Fri

17 Apr

$127

$170

Sat

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

13 Apr

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

14 Apr

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

15 Apr

$223

$246

Thu

16 Apr

$150

$246

Fri

17 Apr

$161

$187

Sat

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

13 Apr

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

14 Apr

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

15 Apr

$205

$280

Thu

16 Apr

$138

$280

Fri

17 Apr

$156

$213

Sat

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

13 Apr

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

14 Apr

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

15 Apr

$201

$239

Thu

16 Apr

$135

$239

Fri

17 Apr

$153

$239

Sat

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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 13 April, 2026

Car rental depots at Emerald Airport

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  • Avis Emerald Airport

    Avis Emerald Airport

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    No reviewsMon 06:45–18:00, Tue–Wed 07:00–18:00, Thu–Fri 07:15–18:00, Sat Closed, Sun 11:15–11:45 16:00–18:30

    Terminal Building (Remote), Queensland

  • Budget Emerald Airport

    Budget Emerald Airport

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    No reviewsMon 06:45–18:00, Tue–Wed 07:00–18:00, Thu–Fri 07:15–18:00, Sat Closed, Sun 11:15–11:45 16:00–18:30

    Terminal Building, Queensland

  • Hertz Emerald Airport

    Hertz Emerald Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed

    Springsure Rd, Queensland

  • Thrifty Emerald Airport

    Thrifty Emerald Airport

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    No reviewsMon–Fri 7:00–18:00, Sat 8:00–13:00, Sun 9:00–18:00

    Springsure Road, Queensland

  • Thrifty Emerald Airport

    Thrifty Emerald Airport

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    5.0 (1)Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat–Sun Closed

    Springsure Rd, Queensland

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 $89 per day for an Economy 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.

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

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

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

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

  • 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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