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Great value rental cars from Emerald Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Avis
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at Emerald Airport

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.

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Intermediate CarAvis

From $96/day

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Standard CarAvis

From $98/day

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Compact SUVAvis

From $98/day

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Compact CarHertz

From $108/day

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Fullsize CarAvis

From $108/day

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Intermediate SUVAvis

From $112/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 28, 2024 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 28 March, 2024

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Emerald Airport car rental booking experience 4.6/5
(11 reviews)
  • 04 Mar 2024

    Great prices and very easy to book

    esther m.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 23 Feb 2024

    Mystery cars. Great idea. More like this.

    roger o.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Melbourne Downtown
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 08 Jan 2024

    Great

    corey w.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Busselton
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 04 Mar 2024

    I've always loved booking with Vroom Vroom, never had a problem. Website is easy and also cheaper than booking directly with the rental company sometimes (how?!). But my favourite thing is not having to pay until I pick the car up! I hate paying for things like rental cars and hotels when booking, I always prefer to pay when I get there.

    nico c.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Canberra
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 25 Mar 2024

    straight forward

    david r.
    Booked: Toyota Camry or similar
    Perth
    Toyota Camry or similar
  • 02 Mar 2024

    Very simple and straightforward booking steps!

    roger l.
    Booked: Mazda CX-8 or similar
    Adelaide Airport
    Mazda CX-8 or similar
  • 17 Mar 2024

    Easy to follow

    david a.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 09 Feb 2024

    great comparisons at a glance

    shihoko p.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Adelaide
    Suzuki Swift or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots at Emerald Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Emerald Airport

Ford vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Mazda vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    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

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Subaru vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Subaru Outback Premium

    Subaru Outback Premium

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    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, Budget, Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget, Avis

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • 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

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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 28 March, 2024

Emerald Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$124

$129

Fri

29 Mar

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

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 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

02 Apr

$108

$130

Wed

03 Apr

$124

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

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

Fri

29 Mar

$108

$128

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 Apr

$108

$128

Tue

02 Apr

$96

$108

Wed

03 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

28 Mar

$136

$166

Fri

29 Mar

$110

$154

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 Apr

$110

$154

Tue

02 Apr

$98

$167

Wed

03 Apr

$136

$167

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$138

$138

Fri

29 Mar

$113

$131

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 Apr

$113

$131

Tue

02 Apr

$98

$139

Wed

03 Apr

$139

$139

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$174

$207

Fri

29 Mar

$124

$150

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 Apr

$124

$150

Tue

02 Apr

$112

$207

Wed

03 Apr

$175

$207

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$212

$219

Fri

29 Mar

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

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 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

02 Apr

$159

$220

Wed

03 Apr

$220

$220

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$222

$222

Fri

29 Mar

$184

$198

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 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

02 Apr

$137

$223

Wed

03 Apr

$223

$223

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$247

$247

Fri

29 Mar

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

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 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

02 Apr

$168

$247

Wed

03 Apr

$247

$247

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

28 Mar

$452

$452

Fri

29 Mar

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

Sat

30 Mar

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

31 Mar

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

01 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

02 Apr

$254

$452

Wed

03 Apr

$452

$452

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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 28 March, 2024

Car rental depots at Emerald Airport

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

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

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:15 AM - 5:45 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:45 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:45 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:45 PM

    thursday

    7:15 AM - 5:45 PM

    friday

    7:15 AM - 5:45 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    3:00 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Budget Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:15 AM - 5:45 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:45 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:45 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:45 PM

    thursday

    7:15 AM - 5:45 PM

    friday

    7:15 AM - 5:45 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    3:00 PM - 4:45 PM

  • Hertz Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

  • Sixt Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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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 $96 per day for an Intermediate Car, up to AUD $223 per day for a Premium 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 between AUD $168 and AUD $293 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Emerald Airport.

  • 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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