Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Mackay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mackay

With a population of 74,219, Mackay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mackay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mackay

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Andergrove Tavern (64 Andergrove Rd) and Rare Bar and Grill (65 Victoria St) are great picks.

When to visit Mackay

Mackay in April
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mackay in April
Estimated hotel price
$39
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mackay in January, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 12.2″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Mackay, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Mackay

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mackay from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 26h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car rental from Airlie Beach, which is about 68 miles from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Europcar, among others, in Airlie Beach.

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Mackay from the United States departs from Chicago and takes around 26h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car rental from Airlie Beach, which is about 68 miles from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Europcar, among others, in Airlie Beach.

Airports near Mackay

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Mackay

United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,930 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (474 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (416 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay

Most booked hotels in Mackay

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Coral Cay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 935 reviews)
$83+
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Motel Northview Mackay
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 445 reviews)
$90+
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Ibis Mackay
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1423 reviews)
$94+
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White Lace Motor Inn
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1507 reviews)
$65+
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Mid City Motor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1583 reviews)
$66+
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Paradise Motel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 752 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Mackay

Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.60 and $64.81. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.05 per gallon in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $48.60 and $64.81. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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