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, Marque Bar & Grill (55/63 River St) and The Andergrove Tavern (64 Andergrove Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Mackay
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mackay in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 310 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Mackay, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.
How to Get to Mackay
Plane
When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Mackay include Emirates, Etihad Airways and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Mackay departs from Brisbane and takes around 1h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car hire from Airlie Beach, which is about 109 km from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Airlie Beach.
Airlines serving Mackay
Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay
Most booked hotels in Mackay
Hiring a car in Mackay
Hiring a car in Mackay costs $97 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Mackay.
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.13 and $28.17. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.