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Cheap Car Hire in Mackay

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Cheapflights insights for Mackay car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Mackay?

Book your car hire in Mackay 72 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £37/day on average when booked 72 days ahead, which saves you 44% off the average price.

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.

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, March is the priciest month, averaging £53 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, March is the priciest month, averaging £53 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

£43

March

£53

April

£48

May

£52

June

£50

July

£51

August

£46

September

£49

October

£53

November

£49

December

£51

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 8 July 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Mackay, including Avis, Alamo and Sixt. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Avis

1 location

Alamo

1 location

Sixt

1 location

Hertz

1 location

Budget

7.6
Good
5 reviews1 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

4.9
Mediocre
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

1.9

Thrifty

2.0
Poor
1 review2 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 8 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Mackay for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Mackay for about £398 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.

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