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Thanks to wide open roads and spacious parking, there’s no need to forgo your ideal model when choosing a hire car. 4WDs are the only option if you are thinking about off-roading or beach driving, with compact SUVs and larger makes available. If a long journey up the North Queensland coast is what you’re planning, a fuel-efficient economy car will help save on petrol.
Unless otherwise indicated by signs, the standard speed limit in Mackay is 50 km/h. 40 km/h is enforced in school zones between 07:00–09:00 and 14:00–16:00 on weekdays. Bruce Hwy and other motorways in the region usually have limits of 100 km/h; however, they can reduce to 80 km/h in more built-up areas.
Mid-City Carpark on the corner of Gordon St and Gregory St has hourly parking from approximately A$ 0.70 and daily spaces for roughly A$ 5. Parking restrictions at Wharf Carpark and Riverside Carpark are not enforced after 18:00.
On average a car hire in Mackay costs $117 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Budget ($69/day), Hertz ($69/day) and keddy by Europcar ($85/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Budget Terminal Building 4740 (4 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Mackay is $6.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Mackay.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
An Intermediate car hire in Mackay costs $120 per day, on average.
A Standard car hire in Mackay costs $110 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Mackay costs $100 per day, on average.
On average a car hire in Mackay costs $816 per week ($117 per day).
On average a car hire in Mackay costs $3,496 per month ($117 per day).
An electric vehicle can be an excellent choice for cheap car hire in Mackay. The Coles Andergrove car park offers free charging and the QESH Mackay car park has paid chargers. You'll need a Chargefox account to use the free options.
Booster seats or child restraints are required for children under seven or who aren't tall enough to use an adult seatbelt. Luckily, most car hire companies can provide them, but there is often an extra daily fee.
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Most popular agency | Budget |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $117/day |
Good deal | $98/day |
Pick-up location | Mackay |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury SUV, Passenger van, People mover, Premium SUV, SUV, Standard, Standard SUV |
Hire locations | 18 |
Airport locations | 16 |
Popular agencies | Budget, Hertz, keddy by Europcar |