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Car Rental in Mackay

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  • 8.8 top rated · Budget

A rental car here costs $157 a day on average, about $1 104 for a week. Thrifty is the cheapest for a small car, about $102 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jan 2026.

  • In the terminal: 4
  • Free cancellation: 5 of 5
  • Debit card accepted: 1 of 5
  • Budget
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty
  • Hertz
  • Avis

Where to pick up in Mackay

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Mackay Airport · 3 km Airport 5 $102 28 min

Car rental prices in Mackay by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Suzuki Swift 2 $98
Compact Hyundai i30, Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Hatch 3 $102
Intermediate Kia Sportage, Toyota Corolla 4 $103
Standard Kia Cerato, Toyota Corolla 2 $138
Full size Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Camry 3 $131
Large SUV Toyota Landcruiser Prado 2 $211
SUV Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-30, Mazda CX-5 5 $133 $147
Minivan Kia Carnival 3 $176
Premium Polestar 2 2 $107

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jan 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Suzuki Swift rental car in Mackay Thrifty

Suzuki Swift

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $98/day
Hyundai i30 rental car in Mackay Thrifty

Hyundai i30

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $102/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid rental car in Mackay Thrifty

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $105/day
Toyota Corolla Hatch rental car in Mackay Avis

Toyota Corolla Hatch

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $120/day

Car rental companies in Mackay

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jan 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:30–20:45 · Sat 07:30–19:45 · Sun 08:00–21:45 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $140/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Mackay Airport
Terminal Building Mackay Airport, Mackay Qld, 4740, QLD
1300 362 848

Sixt

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 21 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $103/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 9.0 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $4 096

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Sixt at Mackay Airport
Terminal Building, Mackay, 4740, QLD
+61-749575868

Thrifty

Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30 · Sat 09:00–17:30 · Sun 09:00–21:30 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $102/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.1 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Mackay Airport
Boundry Rd, Mackay, Ql, 4740, QLD
0749536790

Hertz

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–21:30 · Sat 09:00–17:30 · Sun 09:00–21:30 51 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.6
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $114/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.8 Cleanliness 9.2 Service at the rental desk 9.5 Pick-up process 8.0 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Deductible from $3 632

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Mackay Airport
Boundry Rd, Mackay, Ql, Qld, 4740, QLD
0749536790

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:30–20:45 · Sat 07:30–19:45 · Sun 08:00–21:45 25 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $120/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Mackay Airport
Terminal Building, Mackay Qld, 4740, QLD
136 333

Rental conditions in Mackay

Based on 5 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jan 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $11 a day extra (Thrifty).
Debit card Accepted by 1 of 5 suppliers: Hertz.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 4 of 5 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 5 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (5 suppliers)
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Camry Hybrid, Polestar 2, Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, from $105 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 5 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (5 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (5 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (5 suppliers). Deductible: $3 632–$4 096.
Included in the price Taxes, Airport fee, Breakdown assistance
Extras GPS (4 suppliers), Infant seat (4 suppliers), Child seat (4 suppliers), Booster seat (4 suppliers)
Special offers Special discount (1 supplier), Pre-registration available (1 supplier)

Driving in Australia: drive on the left · 0.05% blood alcohol. Driving rules

Car rental in Mackay: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 20 min at Thrifty to 51 min at Hertz.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 5 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $11 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Mackay: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Mackay?
Car rental in Mackay starts from $98 per day, and the average price is $157 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jan 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $473 for a 3-day weekend and $1 104 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Mackay?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Mackay over the last 12 months:
  • Budget
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jan 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Mackay?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Mackay are:
  • Budget: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers
  • Sixt: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers
  • Thrifty: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers, average price $149 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jan 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Mackay?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Mackay are:
  • Thrifty: about $102 per day
  • Hertz: about $118 per day
  • Avis: about $120 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jan 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Mackay?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Budget, Sixt and Hertz
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Mackay and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Mackay?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Mackay is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Mackay:
  • Sixt: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24
  • Thrifty: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Mackay with a debit card?
Rental companies in Mackay typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Mackay: Hertz. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Mackay offer unlimited mileage?
Budget and Avis include unlimited mileage on all cars in Mackay. Sixt, Thrifty and Hertz offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Mackay?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Mackay are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz and Avis.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Mackay?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Mackay include Hertz, Avis and Budget. The cheapest is Thrifty, from $105 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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