On average, car rentals at Port Macquarie Airport (PQQ) cost around AUD $91.78 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $42.95 per day.
Don't just check the airport. Compare prices in Port Macquarie town, as off-airport spots can be cheaper. You might just need a short taxi ride to get there.
Travel during the quieter months like May, June, or February to find the best deals. A mid-week rental is also usually cheaper than a weekend one.
Stick with the smallest car that fits your crew. You don't need a huge vehicle for the coastal roads here, and you'll save on the rental price and on petrol.
Play around with your rental dates. A weekly rate can often be much cheaper per day than renting for just a few days.
Get a rental car to get to:
Port Macquarie beaches – Lighthouse Beach, Town Beach
Koala Hospital and Koala Trail – rehabilitation centre, trail sites
Sea Acres Rainforest Centre – boardwalk, rainforest
Dooragan National Park (North Brother Mountain) – summit, lookouts
Camden Haven towns – Laurieton, North Haven, Dunbogan
Cassegrain Wines and regional vineyards – cellar doors, tastings