Car Hire Rockhampton

• 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.
• Fill it up yourself. To avoid extra charges, make sure the tank is full when you return the car. There are plenty of petrol stations on the Bruce Highway near the airport.

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