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There’s a reason people call Mackay Australia’s sugar cane capital.

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Car rental rates in Mackay

Located in Far North Queensland, midway between Airlie Beach to the north and Rockhampton to the south, Mackay is known as the sugar capital of Australia thanks to it producing over a third of the nation’s sugarcane.


If you’re planning a trip to Mackay, search, compare, and book an affordable hire car with VroomVroomVroom to get even more value out of your travels.

  • SixtCompact Monospace
    Compact Monospace

    From $130/day

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

    From $143/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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  • SixtIntermediate SUV
    Intermediate SUV

    From $154/day

    for 23 Jan - 28 Jan 2025
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  • SixtStandard SUV
    Standard SUV

    From $157/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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  • 26 Sep 2024

    Simple and easy booking.

    kelera b.
    Booked: Large SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Large SUV
  • 28 Dec 2024

    Reasonable prices and very easy to book.

    bryan d.
    Booked: Kia Stonic or similar
    Gosford
    Kia Stonic or similar
  • 18 Dec 2024

    easy

    bruce p.
    Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
    Exmouth Downtown
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
  • 14 Jan 2025

    Easy

    paul m.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Hobart Downtown
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 27 Dec 2024

    Great and easy

    sharnah b.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Launceston Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 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
  • 02 Jan 2025

    Easy

    kellie s.
    Booked: Kia Sportage or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Kia Sportage or similar
  • 27 Dec 2024

    Processed quickly.

    jennifer r.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Darwin Airport
    Standard SUV
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Mackay

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Monospace and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsOne car rental depot in Mackay.
✅ Rental brandsSixt.

Car models commonly available in Mackay

Mazda vehicles for hire in Mackay

  • Mazda CX3

    Mazda CX3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Toyota vehicles for hire in Mackay

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Other vehicles for hire in Mackay

  • VW Tiguan

    VW Tiguan

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 18 January, 2025

Mackay Airport car hire

Are you flying into Mackay?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Mackay Airport (MKY).

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Car rental depots in Mackay

Car hire depots in Mackay are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Sixt Mackay

    8 Longwall Place, Paget QLD, 4740

    Today •Closed

    monday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Mackay, Queensland

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Mackay?

    Prices start at AUD $143 per day for an Intermediate Car, up to AUD $157 per day for a Standard SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Mackay.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Mackay?

    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 in Mackay 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.

  • Can I pick up a car hire in Mackay and drop off in another location?

    Absolutely. You can pick up your hire car in Mackay and drop off in another location. However, there may be a one-way fee charged to your booking by your supplier.

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