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Most popular company | BUDGET |
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Price of petrol per litre | $1.69 |
Average price per day | $103 |
Cheapest price per day | $45 |
At $45/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Mackay in the past week. Out of 14 car hire agencies operating in Mackay, there are, in total, 17 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:
Here are the best Mackay small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Mackay medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Mackay large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Mackay SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To get the best deal on car hire in Mackay, book about 71 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $84, which is about 26% cheaper than the typical rate.
In Mackay, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just $46.12/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Budget, with rates starting at $46.17/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Mackay is Avis (rated 8.6/10). Alamo (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.
At Mackay, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $120 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Mackay, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $70. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $120 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$70
February
$89
March
$112
April
$101
May
$111
June
$107
July
$120
August
$98
September
$106
October
$118
November
$103
December
$109
SUV cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Mackay. Intermediate cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar).
In Mackay, keddy by Europcar, Sunnycars, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
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For a cheap car hire in Mackay, you need to be 21. However, some vehicles, such as luxury car hire in Mackay or passenger van hire require you to be older. For car hire in Mackay, you need a driving licence, and passport if you’re from overseas. Licences in a non-Roman alphabet need to be accompanied by an international driving permit. You can pay for Mackay car hire with most major debit and credit cards.
Mackay car hire requires you to drive on the left-hand side of the road and wear seat belts at all times. Children younger than seven need to be in a child seat. Speed limits are in kilometers and are 110 kph on motorways and 50 kph in cities. The legal limit for alcohol when driving a car hire in Mackay is 0.5 mg per ml of blood, so avoid drinking, well in advance of getting behind the wheel. You can call up the local authorities if you’re unsure of the road rules, and they will tell you if there have been any recent changes.
When you’re looking for car hire in Mackay, you’ll have a great choice of economy car hire and premium vehicles to choose from. If you’re staying in urban areas, you might want a cheap car hire in Mackay that is easy for parking. An example of a vehicle that ticks these boxes is a Hyundai i30. Whereas, if you’re looking to hire cars in Mackay to take out into the countryside, you might want to consider a car like a Kia Sorento. This car has 4X4 capabilities and can handle the terrain well.
When you are looking for parking for your hire car in Mackay, you should have plenty of options. There are around 2,500 free parking spots in the city centre. These are timed, so you can only stay there for up to 3h. Alternatively, you can also park at the Dudley Denny City Library, which has around 62 free parking spots that you can park in for up to 3h as well. If you need to park for longer than this, then you can use a council car park, such as one of the corner of Gordon and Gregory Street; this usually costs about A$0.70 per hour or A$5 for the whole day.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $103/day when booking a car hire in Mackay. The absolute best deal a user found was for $44/day from Budget, booked on Aug. 17.
Budget offers hire cars in Mackay for about $590 per week on average.
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Mackay check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
The average cost of a car hire in Mackay for a month is $2,528. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
The average price for a weekend car hire in Mackay is $101. Hiring a Compact SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Mackay. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Mackay for as low as $106/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Mackay. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($35+).