Mackay car rentals from $43/day

Thanks to wide open roads and spacious parking, there’s no need to forgo your ideal model when choosing a hire car. 4WDs are the only option if you are thinking about off-roading or beach driving, with compact SUVs and larger makes available. If a long journey up the North Queensland coast is what you’re planning, a fuel-efficient economy car will help save on petrol.

Unless otherwise indicated by signs, the standard speed limit in Mackay is 50 km/h. 40 km/h is enforced in school zones between 07:00–09:00 and 14:00–16:00 on weekdays. Bruce Hwy and other motorways in the region usually have limits of 100 km/h; however, they can reduce to 80 km/h in more built-up areas.

Mid-City Carpark on the corner of Gordon St and Gregory St has hourly parking from approximately A$ 0.70 and daily spaces for roughly A$ 5. Parking restrictions at Wharf Carpark and Riverside Carpark are not enforced after 18:00.

On average a rental car in Mackay costs $51 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Mackay found in the last 2 weeks is $49.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($43/day), Thrifty ($47/day) and Europcar ($85/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget Terminal Building 4740 (2 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Mackay. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Mackay is $4.27 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $51 and $68, depending on the car size.

Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Mackay.

Car rental companies onsite at Mackay airport include Budget and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Mackay airport to off-airport locations include Budget, and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Special car rental in Mackay costs $45 per day, on average.

In Mackay, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Terminal Building (2 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Mackay costs $358 per week ($51 per day).

On average a rental car in Mackay costs $1,536 per month ($51 per day).

Most car rental providers in Mackay offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Mackay, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 14 car rental agencies in Mackay.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Mackay so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

An electric vehicle can be an excellent choice for cheap car hire in Mackay. The Coles Andergrove car park offers free charging and the QESH Mackay car park has paid chargers. You'll need a Chargefox account to use the free options.

Booster seats or child restraints are required for children under seven or who aren't tall enough to use an adult seatbelt. Luckily, most car hire companies can provide them, but there is often an extra daily fee.