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  • Hertz
  • Sixt
  • Thrifty

Car rental rates at Emerald Airport

Located in the Central Highlands of Queensland, Emerald Airport (EMD) is approximately a ten-minute drive from the town of Emerald which lies a three hour drive to the west of Rockhampton.


Let VroomVroomVroom make searching, comparing and booking an affordable hire car for pick up at Emerald Airport easy. With our easy to use search function you can search for and book your hire car in as little as two minutes.

  • BudgetIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $88/day

    for 19 Mar - 24 Mar 2025
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  • BudgetStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $94/day

    for 19 Mar - 24 Mar 2025
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  • BudgetFullsize Car
    Fullsize Car

    From $98/day

    for 19 Mar - 24 Mar 2025
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  • ThriftyEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $103/day

    for 16 Mar - 19 Mar 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $106/day

    for 16 Mar - 19 Mar 2025
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  • BudgetCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $109/day

    for 19 Mar - 24 Mar 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 14, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 14 March, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Emerald Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(28 reviews)
  • 02 Dec 2024

    Was easy and so very quick. Saved me time

    kylie s.
    Booked: Toyota Yaris or similar
    Devonport City
    Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 19 Feb 2025

    Easy

    katrina s.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Adelaide Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 29 Jan 2025

    Prompt. Easy to use

    tehzeeb z.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Launceston Downtown
    Hyundai i30 or similar
  • 17 Jan 2025

    Great website will definitely use again so east to navigate

    shannon c.
    Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similar
    Broome Airport
    Mazda CX-30 or similar
  • 05 Feb 2025

    Great price easy to book

    paul c.
    Booked: LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)
    Darwin City
    LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)
  • 24 Jan 2025

    Easy and quick

    kimberley s.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 26 Jan 2025

    Cheep and easy to book

    billy l.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Sydney International Airport
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 15 Feb 2025

    Excellent!

    alexandra l.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Melbourne Blackburn
    Mg 3 Core or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots at Emerald Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available at Emerald Airport

Popular rental car models at Emerald Airport last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    17%

    $103
    $103
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 2

    17%

    $110
    $110
    Kia Cerato

    Kia CeratoIntermediate Car

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget

  • 3

    17%

    $171
    $171
    Kia Sportage

    Kia SportageIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 4

    17%

    $210
    $210
    Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridFullsize SUV

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    17%

    $450
    $450
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridIntermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

Ford vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Hyundai vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Kia vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

  • Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

    Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget

Mazda vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray

    Mine Equipped Toyota Landcruiser Dual Cab Tray

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

    Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    Mine Equipped Toyota Prado

    5

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

    Premium 4WD - Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series

    7

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota C-HR

    Toyota C-HR

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Avis

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis

  • Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    7

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Other vehicles for hire at Emerald Airport

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

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The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 14 March, 2025

Emerald Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$103

$118

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

16 Mar

$103

$118

Mon

17 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

18 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

19 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

20 Mar

$103

$135

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$110

$131

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

16 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

17 Mar

$110

$131

Tue

18 Mar

$110

$131

Wed

19 Mar

$88

$131

Thu

20 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$113

$157

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

16 Mar

$122

$128

Mon

17 Mar

$113

$157

Tue

18 Mar

$113

$157

Wed

19 Mar

$94

$148

Thu

20 Mar

$136

$170

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$115

$133

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

16 Mar

$125

$126

Mon

17 Mar

$115

$133

Tue

18 Mar

$115

$133

Wed

19 Mar

$109

$133

Thu

20 Mar

$125

$139

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$127

$161

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

16 Mar

$127

$161

Mon

17 Mar

$127

$153

Tue

18 Mar

$127

$153

Wed

19 Mar

$109

$153

Thu

20 Mar

$127

$212

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$151

$207

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

16 Mar

$151

$207

Mon

17 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

18 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

19 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

20 Mar

$151

$230

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

16 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Mon

17 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Tue

18 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Wed

19 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Thu

20 Mar

$153

$213

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

14 Mar

$144

$239

Sat

15 Mar

There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.

Limited availability

Sun

16 Mar

$144

$239

Mon

17 Mar

$226

$239

Tue

18 Mar

$226

$239

Wed

19 Mar

$201

$212

Thu

20 Mar

$144

$239

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 14 March, 2025

Car rental depots at Emerald Airport

Car hire depots at Emerald Airport are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Avis Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    6:45 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Budget Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    monday

    6:45 AM - 6:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 6:00 PM

    thursday

    7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    friday

    7:15 AM - 6:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

    2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Hertz Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Sixt Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

  • Thrifty Emerald Airport

    On airport • Emerald Airport Terminal

    Today •7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Nearby Emerald Airport

Organising to pick up your hire car from the airport is great for convenience, but can cost more. If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Emerald Airport, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.

Info. Approximate distance calculated from Emerald Airport

Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car at Emerald Airport

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Emerald Airport?

    Prices start at AUD $88 per day for an Intermediate Car, up to AUD $153 per day for an Intermediate SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Emerald Airport.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Emerald Airport?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available at Emerald Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

  • Where do I return my rental car in Emerald Airport?

    You can return the car rental to the same place you picked it up. At Emerald Airport, this is in the car park outside the terminal.

  • Where is the closest petrol station to Emerald Airport

    The nearest petrol station where you can refuel your rental car is Puma Energy, which is located at 74 Roberts Street, Emerald. To find the cheapest fuel near you, make sure to use our Vroom Fuel Price Compare app.

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