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Great value rental cars from Emerald Airport’s most trusted car hire providers

  • Avis
  • Budget
  • 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.

  • ThriftyEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $80/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $83/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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  • BudgetIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $88/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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  • HertzSpecial
    Special

    From $92/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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  • ThriftyCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $93/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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  • BudgetStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $94/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 18, 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 18 January, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Emerald Airport car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(27 reviews)
  • 11 Jan 2025

    We always use vroom vroom websites always easy to book and have never had an issue

    gavin w.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Gold Coast Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 27 Dec 2024

    Great!

    nicole k.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Ayers Rock Downtown
    Hyundai i30 or similar
  • 31 Dec 2024

    Easy booking

    greg m.
    Booked: Mg Hs or similar
    Brisbane City
    Mg Hs or similar
  • 27 Dec 2024

    Processed quickly.

    jennifer r.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Darwin Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 26 Dec 2024

    Ease of use and good choice

    anthony h.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 19 Dec 2024

    Very happy

    mele l.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Logan
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 01 Dec 2024

    Easy

    victoria m.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Hobart City
    Compact Automatic
  • 21 Oct 2024

    all good

    arwin e.
    Booked: Subaru Xv or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Subaru Xv or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car at Emerald Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, 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

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

  • 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

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • 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

    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

  • 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

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 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 18 January, 2025

Emerald Airport daily rate data

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

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Sun

19 Jan

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Mon

20 Jan

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Limited availability

Tue

21 Jan

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Limited availability

Wed

22 Jan

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Thu

23 Jan

$80

$96

Fri

24 Jan

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Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

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

19 Jan

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Limited availability

Mon

20 Jan

$110

$131

Tue

21 Jan

$110

$131

Wed

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

$88

$131

Fri

24 Jan

$110

$131

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

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

19 Jan

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

20 Jan

$113

$157

Tue

21 Jan

$113

$157

Wed

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

$94

$148

Fri

24 Jan

$113

$157

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

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

19 Jan

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

20 Jan

$115

$133

Tue

21 Jan

$115

$133

Wed

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

$93

$133

Fri

24 Jan

$115

$133

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

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

19 Jan

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

20 Jan

$127

$153

Tue

21 Jan

$127

$153

Wed

22 Jan

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Limited availability

Thu

23 Jan

$106

$153

Fri

24 Jan

$127

$153

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Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

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

19 Jan

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

20 Jan

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

21 Jan

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

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

$117

$134

Fri

24 Jan

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

18 Jan

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

19 Jan

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

20 Jan

$187

$201

Tue

21 Jan

$187

$201

Wed

22 Jan

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Limited availability

Thu

23 Jan

$122

$187

Fri

24 Jan

$187

$201

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

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

19 Jan

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

20 Jan

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

21 Jan

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

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

$138

$154

Fri

24 Jan

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

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Per day price range

Today

18 Jan

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

19 Jan

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

20 Jan

$355

$355

Tue

21 Jan

$355

$355

Wed

22 Jan

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

23 Jan

$115

$355

Fri

24 Jan

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

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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 18 January, 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 •Closed

    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 •Closed

    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 •Closed

    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 •Closed

    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 •Closed

    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 $80 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $187 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Emerald Airport.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Emerald Airport?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs AUD $138 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates 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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