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Cheap Car Hire in Mackay City, Mackay from $55
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Mackay City with a pick-up date of 29/9 and drop-off date of 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Mackay City, Mackay car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Mackay City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Most popular company | Budget |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $129 |
Cheapest price per day | $55 |
Popular car types in Mackay City, Mackay
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Mackay City and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Economy
$90+
Compact
$85+
Intermediate
$70+
Full-size
$223+
SUV
$102+
Full-size SUV
$173+
Premium SUV
$200+
Intermediate SUV
$83+
Best Mackay City, Mackay car hire deals
Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Mackay City car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Honda HR-V$82/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross$69/day
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Holden Commodore$55/day
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Cheapflights insights for Mackay City car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Mackay City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Mackay City?
Book your car hire in Mackay City 69 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $86/day on average when booked 69 days ahead, which saves you 25% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Mackay City?
In Mackay City, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just $33.89/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Europcar, with rates starting at $45.09/day.
What is the best car rental company in Mackay City?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Mackay City is Avis (rated 8.6/10). Alamo (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
8.6
Alamo
8.5
Sixt
8.5
Hertz
7.8
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Mackay City?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Mackay City is January, when you can expect to pay $66/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Mackay City is July ($120/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$66
February
$87
March
$116
April
$101
May
$116
June
$107
July
$120
August
$89
September
$104
October
$111
November
$99
December
$110
Which car hire company has the most locations in Mackay City?
Thrifty has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. keddy by Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Mackay City at 2.
Top hire agencies in Mackay City, Mackay
Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Mackay City, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.
Avis
1 location
Alamo
1 location
Sixt
1 location
Hertz
1 location
Budget
5 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.0
Value
6.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1 location
Europcar
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Overall
4.9
Pick-up/drop-off
7.9
Value
1.9
Thrifty
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
2.0
Pick-up/drop-off
2.0
Value
2.0
Mackay City Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mackay City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month at Mackay City?
Yes, hiring a vehicle at Mackay City for a month is certainly possible.
What is the cheapest rental car in Mackay City, Mackay?
At 42% less than the average cost of other rental cars in Mackay City, Mackay, a Class Special Car is the cheapest rental car available in the neighborhood. You can expect prices to be an average of $44/day for a Class Special Car.
How much is a rental car in Mackay City, Mackay?
It costs $44 per day on average for a rental car in Mackay City, Mackay. The cheapest price we’ve found recently was for $45 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Mackay City
Browse car hires by fuel type in Mackay City. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Mackay City. Deals were last updated on 16 September 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Mackay City. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($43+).
Electric
$43+
Hybrid
$44+
Petrol/Diesel
$145+