Mackay travel guide
Mackay Tourism | Mackay Guide
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 Moss on Wood (64 Wood St) are great picks.
When to visit Mackay
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″.
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 26h 25m.
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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Airlie Beach.
Airlines serving Mackay
Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay
Most booked hotels in Mackay
Renting a car in Mackay
Renting a car in Mackay costs $103 per day, on average, or $310 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Mackay.
Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mackay, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.