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Mackay City, Mackay car hires 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 17 March 2026.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R1 849

Cheapest price per day

R789
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How far in advance should I hire a car in Mackay City?

Book your car hire in Mackay City 73 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R855/day on average when booked 73 days ahead, which saves you 1 093% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Mackay City?

Looking to hire a car in Mackay City? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R789,22/day. Thrifty also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R938,00/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
Avis
8.6
Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Sixt
Sixt
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
7.8

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 R1 006 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 510. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R1 157

February

R1 510

March

R1 225

April

R1 107

May

R1 375

June

R1 208

July

R1 342

August

R1 006

September

R1 090

October

R1 157

November

R1 040

December

R1 208

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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Mackay City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 March 2026.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Mackay City.

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