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Cheap Car Hire in Mackay from £47
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 with a pick-up date of 28/8 and drop-off date of 2/9. 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 car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Mackay. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Most popular company | AVIS |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £0.81 |
Average price per day | £33 |
Cheapest price per day | £47 |
Popular car types in Mackay
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Mackay and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 22 August 2025.
There are 14 hire agencies servicing Mackay. These agencies, altogether, have 17 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Mackay with prices from £47 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 2 car types you can hire in Mackay:
Compact
£54+
Full-size SUV
£114+
Compact SUV
£47+
Intermediate SUV
£64+
Compare car hire deals in Mackay by type
Here are the best Mackay small 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:
Volvo V40£54/day
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Hyundai Elantra£57/day
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Best car hire deals found in Mackay
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Mackay. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Mackay with an average daily rate of £67. Data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
MG ZS£47/day
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Hyundai Elantra£54/day
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Mazda Mazda3£57/day
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Cheapflights insights for Mackay car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Mackay, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Mackay?
Book your car hire in Mackay 71 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £40/day on average when booked 71 days ahead, which saves you 40% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Mackay?
Looking to hire a car in Mackay? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £32.62/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £46.40/day.
What is the best car rental company in Mackay?
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.
Avis
8.6
Alamo
8.5
Sixt
8.5
Hertz
7.9
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Mackay?
At Mackay, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just £33. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £57 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 £33. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £57 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
£33
February
£42
March
£54
April
£48
May
£53
June
£51
July
£57
August
£47
September
£51
October
£57
November
£49
December
£52
Which car hire company has the most locations in Mackay?
In Mackay, keddy by Europcar, Sunnycars, and Thrifty have 2 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Mackay
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Mackay known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Mackay. Reviews were last updated on 22 August 2025.
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•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Overall
2.0
Pick-up/drop-off
2.0
Value
2.0
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mackay, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Mackay?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £33/day when booking a car hire in Mackay. The absolute best deal a user found was for £33/day from Avis, booked on Aug. 17.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Mackay for a week from Avis?
Avis offers hire cars in Mackay for about £230 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Mackay?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Mackay however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much is a car hire in Mackay for a weekend?
For a weekend car hire in Mackay, you can expect the average price to be around £0. Usually a Compact SUV hire in Mackay is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact SUV for September, it will cost approximately £0 per day.
Car hires by fuel type in Mackay
Browse car hires by fuel type in Mackay. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Mackay. Deals were last updated on 22 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Mackay. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (£67+).
Electric
£67+
Hybrid
£77+
Petrol/Diesel
£192+