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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.
Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up at Emerald Airport easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $84/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $87/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $88/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $90/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $91/day
Standard Car
Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $91/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $92/day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $107/day
Fullsize Car
Toyota Camry Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 18 Sep - 25 Sep 2026
from AUD $109/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 15, 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 15 September, 2026
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- 05 Sep 2026kate r.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns
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- 10 Aug 2026bev b.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarMelbourne Airport
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- 27 Jul 2026garry o.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCairns Airport
- 12 Sep 2026christine d.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarMerimbula Airport
- 21 Aug 2026peter r.Booked: Toyota Camry Sedan or similarDarwin Downtown
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Four car rental depots at Emerald Airport. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available at Emerald Airport
Ford vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Ford Ranger
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Mazda vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Suzuki vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray
5
4
ProvidersHertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series
7
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Cross HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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Other vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
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 15 September, 2026
Emerald Airport daily rate data
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Sep
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
16 Sep
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
17 Sep
$100
$131
$100
$131
18 Sep
$84
$120
$84
$120
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$115
$125
$115
$125
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Sep
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
16 Sep
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
17 Sep
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
18 Sep
$88
$131
$88
$131
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$110
$131
$110
$131
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Per day price range
15 Sep
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
16 Sep
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
17 Sep
$154
$169
$154
$169
18 Sep
$91
$137
$91
$137
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$113
$169
$113
$169
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Sep
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
16 Sep
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
17 Sep
$108
$157
$108
$157
18 Sep
$90
$133
$90
$133
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$115
$157
$115
$157
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Sep
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
16 Sep
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
17 Sep
$130
$210
$130
$210
18 Sep
$107
$170
$107
$170
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$127
$210
$127
$210
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Sep
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
16 Sep
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
17 Sep
$146
$213
$146
$213
18 Sep
$146
$187
$146
$187
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$234
$246
$234
$246
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Sep
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
16 Sep
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
17 Sep
$156
$280
$156
$280
18 Sep
$132
$213
$132
$213
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$205
$280
$205
$280
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
15 Sep
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
16 Sep
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
17 Sep
$153
$238
$153
$238
18 Sep
$135
$238
$135
$238
19 Sep
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
20 Sep
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
21 Sep
$226
$239
$226
$239
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 15 September, 2026
Car rental depots at Emerald Airport
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Emerald Airport
N/ATerminal Building (Remote)
Mon 06:45–18:00, Tue–Wed 07:00–18:00, Thu–Fri 07:15–18:00, Sun 11:15–18:30, closed Sat
Budget Emerald Airport
N/ATerminal Building
Mon 06:45–18:00, Tue–Wed 07:00–18:00, Thu–Fri 07:15–18:00, Sun 11:15–18:30, closed Sat
Hertz Emerald Airport
N/ASpringsure Rd
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, closed w/e
Thrifty Emerald Airport
N/ASpringsure Road
Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00, Sat 08:00–13:00, Sun 09:00–18:00
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.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car at Emerald Airport
How much does it cost to hire a car at Emerald Airport?
For a rental period from 18 September to 25 September 2026, prices range from AUD $84 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $158 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle at Emerald Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental at Emerald Airport?
The cheapest car rental at Emerald Airport for the rental period from 18 September to 25 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing AUD $84 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car at Emerald Airport?
Booking your hire car at Emerald Airport 12 days beforehand can save you over 4 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Emerald Airport?
The price of a minivan hired at Emerald Airport from 18 September to 25 September 2026 ranges from AUD $132 to AUD $158 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental at Emerald Airport.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Emerald Airport?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company at Emerald Airport, with rates from AUD $100 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
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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