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Car rental rates in Rockhampton, Queensland

Rockhampton is a riverside city in Central Queensland, situated close to the coastline between Bundaberg and Mackay. Popular for both its history and nearby beaches, Rockhampton is a smart inclusion on any Queensland coastal road trip.


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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 09, 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 09 November, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Rockhampton car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(42 reviews)
  • 27 Oct 2026

    easy

    prakash p.
    Booked: Toyota Commuter (12 seater) or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Toyota Commuter (12 seater) or similar
  • 15 Oct 2026

    Great service

    pascal a.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 11 Jul 2026

    Straightforward

    susan a.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Melbourne Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 30 Sep 2026

    Simple and quick

    vittoria b.
    Booked: Kia Rio or similar
    Geelong
    Kia Rio or similar
  • 03 Nov 2026

    Return customer for Vroom Vroom Vroom. Previous bookings and my current experience have all been pleasant and easy. Got the same best price compared to Expedia but total is due at pickup (not pay now) with full free cancellation on rental booking.

    stephanie b.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Hobart Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 24 Oct 2026

    Too easy

    weixing m.
    Booked: Toyota Cross Hybrid or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Toyota Cross Hybrid or similar
  • 05 Nov 2026

    Quick and easy

    malcolm c.
    Booked: Toyota CH-R or similar
    Fyshwick
    Toyota CH-R or similar
  • 22 Oct 2026

    Great site

    howard j.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mazda CX5 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Rockhampton

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsThree car rental depots in Rockhampton.
✅ Rental brandsBudget, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Rockhampton

Ford vehicles for hire in Rockhampton

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Rockhampton

  • Hyundai Staria

    Hyundai Staria

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Budget

Kia vehicles for hire in Rockhampton

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Carnival Hybrid

    Kia Carnival HybridHybrid

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Budget

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire in Rockhampton

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Rockhampton

  • Mitsubishi Pajero

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Rockhampton

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Rockhampton

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    3

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab

    Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Single Cab

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 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

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Budget

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Budget

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla  Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Budget, 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 RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    4

    5

    1 large

    Providers

    Budget

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Other vehicles for hire in Rockhampton

  • 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

    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 09 November, 2026

Rockhampton daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Nov

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

10 Nov

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

11 Nov

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

12 Nov

$96

$135

Fri

13 Nov

$128

$140

Sat

14 Nov

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

15 Nov

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

09 Nov

$100

$115

Tue

10 Nov

$115

$115

Wed

11 Nov

$115

$115

Thu

12 Nov

$100

$115

Fri

13 Nov

$115

$115

Sat

14 Nov

$115

$115

Sun

15 Nov

$115

$115

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Nov

$110

$135

Tue

10 Nov

$118

$135

Wed

11 Nov

$118

$135

Thu

12 Nov

$110

$173

Fri

13 Nov

$118

$160

Sat

14 Nov

$118

$135

Sun

15 Nov

$118

$135

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Nov

$105

$122

Tue

10 Nov

$122

$122

Wed

11 Nov

$122

$122

Thu

12 Nov

$105

$143

Fri

13 Nov

$122

$148

Sat

14 Nov

$122

$122

Sun

15 Nov

$122

$122

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Nov

$106

$123

Tue

10 Nov

$123

$123

Wed

11 Nov

$123

$123

Thu

12 Nov

$106

$216

Fri

13 Nov

$123

$199

Sat

14 Nov

$123

$123

Sun

15 Nov

$123

$123

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Nov

$147

$147

Tue

10 Nov

$147

$147

Wed

11 Nov

$147

$147

Thu

12 Nov

$147

$147

Fri

13 Nov

$147

$147

Sat

14 Nov

$147

$147

Sun

15 Nov

$147

$147

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Nov

$172

$172

Tue

10 Nov

$172

$172

Wed

11 Nov

$172

$172

Thu

12 Nov

$172

$172

Fri

13 Nov

$172

$172

Sat

14 Nov

$172

$172

Sun

15 Nov

$172

$172

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

09 Nov

$158

$158

Tue

10 Nov

$158

$158

Wed

11 Nov

$158

$158

Thu

12 Nov

$158

$158

Fri

13 Nov

$158

$158

Sat

14 Nov

$158

$158

Sun

15 Nov

$158

$158

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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 09 November, 2026

Rockhampton Airport car hire

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Car rental depots in Rockhampton

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  • Budget Car Rental Rockhampton

    Budget Car Rental Rockhampton

    N/A

    65-75 Canoona Rd (Country)

    Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat 07:30–12:00, Sun 08:00–10:00
  • Hertz Rockhampton Downtown

    Hertz Rockhampton Downtown

    4.3 (3)

    119 Canoona Rd

    Mon–Fri 08:00–13:00, closed w/e
  • Thrifty Car Rental Rockhampton Downtown

    Thrifty Car Rental Rockhampton Downtown

    N/A

    119 Canoona Rd

    Mon–Fri 08:00–13:00, closed w/e

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Rockhampton, Queensland

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rockhampton?

    For a 3-day rental with pickup between 10 and 16 November 2026, prices range from AUD $115 per day for an Intermediate car to AUD $147 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Rockhampton.

  • What is the cheapest car rental in Rockhampton?

    The cheapest car rental in Rockhampton is an Intermediate car from AUD $115 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 10 and 16 November 2026. 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 in Rockhampton?

    Booking your hire car in Rockhampton 7 days beforehand can save you over 1 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • What is the best car rental company in Rockhampton?

    Hertz is our highest-rated car hire provider in Rockhampton, scoring an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Rockhampton?

    Budget is the cheapest car rental company in Rockhampton, with rates from AUD $115 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 10 and 16 November 2026. 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 in Rockhampton?

    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 in Rockhampton 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.

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