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 San Francisco and takes around 18h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car rental from Proserpine, which is about 64 miles from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Dollar, among others, in Proserpine.

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 San Francisco and takes around 18h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car rental from Proserpine, which is about 64 miles from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Dollar, among others, in Proserpine.

Airports near Mackay

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Mackay

United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,764 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,465 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,971 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (606 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (526 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (445 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay

Most booked hotels in Mackay

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Windmill Motel & Events Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1012 reviews)
$96+
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Ibis Mackay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1512 reviews)
$103+
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The Marco Polo
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1297 reviews)
$90+
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Rydges Mackay Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1224 reviews)
$116+
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White Lace Motor Inn
4 stars
Good (7.1, 1574 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Mackay

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23.

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