On average, car rentals in Kempsey cost around AUD $133.84 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $45.05 per day.
Compare prices from Port Macquarie Airport as well as Kempsey town. It's a 35-minute drive, but you might find more vehicle options and better deals.
Book well in advance for peak times like summer holidays or Easter. Cars are limited in Kempsey, and weekend pickups can be tricky as most depots have short Saturday hours.
A standard car is perfectly fine for getting to the main beaches and sights. You don't need to spend extra on a big vehicle to explore the area.
Fill your tank in Kempsey before heading to the coast. Fuel is often more expensive and harder to find in smaller beach towns like South West Rocks or Crescent Head.
Book a rental so you can see:
South West Rocks – Trial Bay Gaol, Smoky Cape Lighthouse, Arakoon National Park
Crescent Head – Crescent Head Lookout, beaches
Hat Head – Hat Head National Park, lookouts, beaches
Bellbrook – Macleay River, villages
Nambucca Heads – river mouth, beaches
Smithtown – Nestlé factory, riverfront