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Mackay car hires in 2026

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 21 February 2026.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

£0.81

Average price per day

£49

Cheapest price per day

£49
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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 70 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £37/day on average when booked 70 days ahead, which saves you 46% off the average price.

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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
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?

At Mackay, the best time to hire a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just £44. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £58 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 August, with an average daily rate of just £44. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £58 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

£50

February

£56

March

£51

April

£48

May

£56

June

£52

July

£58

August

£44

September

£48

October

£50

November

£45

December

£53

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.

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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 21 February 2026.

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•2 locations
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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 21 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Mackay?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £49/day when booking a car hire in Mackay. The absolute best deal a user found was for £49/day from Avis, booked on Feb. 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 £380 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 does it cost to rent a car in Mackay for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire in Mackay for a month is £1,627. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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