On average, car rentals in Rockhampton cost around AUD $132.88 per day, with the lowest-priced rentals available from AUD $37.74 per day.
Dodge the airport fees. Picking up your car from a city centre Rockhampton spot is often cheaper than getting it straight from the terminal.
Look at the weekly rate. If you need the car for five or more days, a weekly deal can seriously beat the daily price.
Booking ahead sometimes helps. For big events like Beef Australia or during school holidays, booking your car a couple of weeks early can lock in a better rate.
Don't overdo it on the car size. A standard car is fine for nearly everywhere you'll go, including the coast and Mount Archer, and it's easier on the wallet.
Book a rental car to drive to:
Mount Archer National Park – lookouts, trails
Capricorn Caves – cave system, tours
Yeppoon – beaches, foreshore
Emu Park – Singing Ship monument, beaches
Mount Morgan – mining museum, heritage sites
Byfield National Park – rainforest, dunes