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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 February 20, 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 20 February, 2026

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

    Easy

    nilton t.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Sunshine
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 14 Jan 2026

    Great

    richard m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 09 Nov 2025

    Access to all major car rental companies.

    colin f.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
  • 23 Nov 2025

    Easy to book

    gilberto a.
    Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
    Geelong
    Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similar
  • 02 Dec 2025

    Happy

    tewhare w.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Sydney Domestic Airport
    MG 3 or similar
  • 27 Nov 2025

    It was straight forward

    willem d.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Bunbury
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 14 Nov 2025

    Quick and Easy

    michael l.
    Booked: Standard Sedan
    Hobart Airport
    Standard Sedan
  • 26 Nov 2025

    Love it

    elizabeth m.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Townsville Airport
    Standard SUV
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, 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 Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget

  • 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 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 CamryHybrid

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • 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 Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 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

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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 20 February, 2026

Emerald Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Feb

$89

$104

Sat

21 Feb

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

22 Feb

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 Feb

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 Feb

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 Feb

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 Feb

$89

$124

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Feb

$110

$131

Sat

21 Feb

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

22 Feb

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 Feb

$110

$131

Tue

24 Feb

$110

$131

Wed

25 Feb

$88

$131

Thu

26 Feb

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

20 Feb

$113

$157

Sat

21 Feb

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

22 Feb

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 Feb

$113

$159

Tue

24 Feb

$113

$159

Wed

25 Feb

$94

$159

Thu

26 Feb

$136

$159

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Feb

$93

$133

Sat

21 Feb

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

22 Feb

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 Feb

$115

$133

Tue

24 Feb

$115

$133

Wed

25 Feb

$109

$133

Thu

26 Feb

$93

$139

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Feb

$114

$158

Sat

21 Feb

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

22 Feb

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 Feb

$114

$209

Tue

24 Feb

$127

$209

Wed

25 Feb

$109

$209

Thu

26 Feb

$114

$209

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Feb

$143

$207

Sat

21 Feb

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

22 Feb

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 Feb

$129

$230

Tue

24 Feb

$179

$230

Wed

25 Feb

$129

$230

Thu

26 Feb

$143

$230

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Feb

$131

$189

Sat

21 Feb

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

22 Feb

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 Feb

$138

$262

Tue

24 Feb

$192

$262

Wed

25 Feb

$138

$262

Thu

26 Feb

$131

$262

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

20 Feb

$226

$239

Sat

21 Feb

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

22 Feb

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 Feb

$201

$239

Tue

24 Feb

$188

$239

Wed

25 Feb

$135

$239

Thu

26 Feb

$129

$239

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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 20 February, 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 07:00–18:00, Wed 07:30–18:00, 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 07:00–18:00, Wed 07:30–18:00, 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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    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.

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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 $86 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $207 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 $109 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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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