Car Rental at Emerald Airport

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Emerald Airport, Emerald, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
Hyundai i30 or similar
Hyundai i30
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$59.48 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$70.60 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$83.80 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 7
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$88.21 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$62.46 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$65.04 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$68.94 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$74.13 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:41 AM on 1/31/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$72 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%

Airport info

Rating
5.7
  • Getting to the airport 6.0
  • Check-in and departures 7.0
  • Terminal facilities 6.0
  • Wi-Fi 4.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 5.3
  • Lounge 5.3

Emerald Airport (EMD)

  • IATA: EMD
  • ICAO: YEML
  • Name: Emerald Airport (EMD)
  • Distance from city: 3.7 miles / 6 km

Top 20 locations near Emerald Airport

  1. Rockhampton Airport from $28.22 per day
    235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
  2. Mackay Airport from $63.28 per day
    285.6 km / 177.5 miles away
  3. Gladstone Airport from $49.54 per day
    311.7 km / 193.7 miles away
  4. Whitsunday Coast Airport from $78.05 per day
    344.5 km / 214.1 miles away
  5. Bundaberg Airport from $53.36 per day
    445.2 km / 276.6 miles away
  6. Bundaberg Downtown from $38.76 per day
    446.8 km / 277.6 miles away
  7. Townsville Airport from $21.05 per day
    501.4 km / 311.6 miles away
  8. Hervey Bay Downtown from $47.96 per day
    502.2 km / 312.1 miles away
  9. Hervey Bay Airport from $53.36 per day
    514.1 km / 319.4 miles away
  10. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $23.52 per day
    579.6 km / 360.1 miles away
  11. Sunshine Coast Airport from $14.82 per day
    598.8 km / 372.1 miles away
  12. Brisbane Brendale from $42.10 per day
    637.3 km / 396 miles away
  13. Downtown from $31.66 per day
    651.4 km / 404.8 miles away
  14. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $34.63 per day
    651.4 km / 404.8 miles away
  15. Brisbane Ascot from $76.17 per day
    652.2 km / 405.3 miles away
  16. Brisbane Airport from $13.70 per day
    652.4 km / 405.4 miles away
  17. Brisbane Tingalpa from $38.25 per day
    655.9 km / 407.6 miles away
  18. Brisbane Rocklea from $40.86 per day
    656.1 km / 407.7 miles away
  19. Brisbane Archerfield from $42.39 per day
    658.3 km / 409 miles away
  20. Moree Airport from $35.15 per day
    679.7 km / 422.3 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Emerald Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Emerald Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Emerald Airport
January
February
March
April
$107.36
May
June
July
August
$77.28
September
October
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Emerald Airport is September — when rental costs average $77.28 per day. This is 16% cheaper than the yearly average and 28% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $107.36 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Emerald Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 6 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Emerald Airport
January
February
March
April
4
May
June
July
August
6
September
October
November
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Emerald Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Emerald Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in September, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Emerald Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
February
March
April
50%
May
June
July
August
150%
September
October
November
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty
Popular car categories Premium cars, SUVs, Medium cars
Lowest price $59 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Ford Ranger 5 1 Premium cars
Thrifty Mazda CX-3 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Budget
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$71.58
Lowest daily price
$59.48
Total cars available
41

Top 5 suppliers at Emerald Airport in 2025

Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
0749821767
Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:
06:45 - 18:00
Tue:
07:00 - 18:00
Wed:
07:30 - 18:00
Thu:
07:15 - 18:00
Fri:
07:15 - 18:00
Sat:
14:00 - 17:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
0748970890
Springsure Rd
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
09:30 - 17:30
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+610748970890
Gregory Hwy, Emerald QLD 4720
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
09:30 - 17:30
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
+61136139
Emerald Airport
$59 - $126
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
09:30 - 17:30
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
0748970890
Springsure Rd
$59 - $126
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:30 - 19:00
Thu:
07:30 - 19:00
Fri:
07:30 - 19:00
Sat:
09:30 - 17:30

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