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. Mackay deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mackay from the United States departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 38h 43m.
Car
Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car rental from Proserpine, which is about 103 km from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Thrifty, among others, in Proserpine.
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 $70 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Mackay.
Expect to pay $6.02 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 $72.23 and $96.30. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Compact (Hyundai Kona 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.