On average, car rentals in Mackay cost around AUD $103.97 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $56.10 per day.
Pick up your car in Mackay city instead of the airport. A short taxi ride can save you 10-15% on your rental cost compared to the convenience of an airport pickup.
Travelling during the peak season from June to October? Book your car in advance to get a better deal before vehicles become limited.
If you need a car for about a week, check the price for a 7-day rental. You often pay for 6 days and get the 7th day free.
Always return the car with a full tank of fuel. There are stations near the airport, and filling it yourself is much cheaper than paying the rental company to do it.
Get a rental so you can see:
Cape Hillsborough – kangaroos on the beach at sunrise
Eungella National Park – platypus, Broken River
Finch Hatton Gorge – rainforest, swimming holes
Northern Beaches – Eimeo, Bucasia, Shoal Point
Airlie Beach – Whitsundays
Sarina – Sugar Shed, distillery