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 3 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Mackay from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 18h 30m.

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 San Francisco and takes around 18h 30m.

Airports near Mackay

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Mackay

United Airlines
Good (9,219 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,491 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,668 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,154 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,443 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,978 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (982 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (577 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (514 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (432 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay

Most booked hotels in Mackay

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Mackay Resort Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1023 reviews)
$76+
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Rydges Mackay Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1223 reviews)
$93+
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Ibis Mackay
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1511 reviews)
$97+
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Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1436 reviews)
$70+
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White Lace Motor Inn
4 stars
Good (7.2, 1573 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Mackay

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.01 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 $48.15 and $64.20. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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