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Cheap Car Rentals in Mackay City, Mackay from $194

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 14/5 and drop-off date of 28/5. 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 rentals in 2026

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 2 March 2026.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$188

Cheapest price per day

$194
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Best Mackay City, Mackay car rental 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 2 March 2026.
Mazda CX-5$339/day
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Nissan X-Trail$198/day
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Toyota Fortuner$327/day
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Cheapflights insights for Mackay City car rentals

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?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Mackay City, book about 73 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $85, which is about 21% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Mackay City?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Mackay City is Avis (rated 8.6/10). Alamo (rated 8.5/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Sixt
Sixt
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
7.9

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Mackay City?

Planning to hire a car in Mackay City? August is the cheapest month, costing about $98 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $138. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$115

February

$138

March

$113

April

$110

May

$135

June

$120

July

$133

August

$98

September

$108

October

$115

November

$103

December

$120

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.

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Top rental 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
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Alamo

1 location
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Sixt

1 location
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Hertz

1 location
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Budget

7.6
Good
5 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Europcar

4.9
Mediocre
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

1.9

Thrifty

2.0
Poor
1 review•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Mackay City Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mackay City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 March 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Mackay City?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Mackay City for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Mackay City

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Mackay City. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Mackay City. Deals were last updated on 2 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Mackay City. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($107+).

Electric

Electric

$119+

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Hybrid

$107+

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