Car Rental at Rockhampton Airport

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Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Economy
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
RON 115.19 per day
Compact
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
RON 133.86 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
RON 207.42 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
RON 303.38 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
RON 365.38 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
RON 714.23 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser
  • 8
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
RON 892.81 per day
Standard
Skoda Scala or similar
Skoda Scala
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
RON 125.99 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 3:23 AM on 3/16/25. 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
RON 357 per day
Average car rental length
5 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%
Average gas price
RON 5.53 per liter or RON 20.93 per gallon
Lowest gas price
RON 4.98 per liter or RON 18.84 per gallon
Highest gas price
RON 7.28 per liter or RON 27.54 per gallon
Rockhampton Airport

Airport travel guide

The fourth-largest city in Queensland, Rockhampton is a popular travel destination. Far enough from both Brisbane and Cairns to have its own identity (but with direct flights to both), Rockhampton is famous for its cattle industry (and steaks), amazing art gallery, nature preserves like Mount Etna Caves National Park, and access to the Capricorn Coast and the southern parts of the Great Barrier Reef.

Top international routes

  • Brisbane
  • Cairns
  • Townsville
  • Mackay
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Melbourne

Main airlines

Qantas, Virgin Australia, Alliance, Bonza

Terminals

The airport is made up of a single modern terminal. All areas of the airport can be quickly and easily accessed on foot.

Location

Located about 4 km (2.5 miles) west of the city, the airport can be reached by car in about 5 minutes. Hunter Street is the main avenue connecting the airport to the city proper.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from RON 123 per day
  • Medium cars - from RON 118 per day
  • Vans - from RON 252 per day
  • Premium cars - from RON 714 per day
  • Small cars - from RON 115 per day
  • SUVs - from RON 231 per day

Services and facilities

A small, renovated airport, it has a snack bar, a newsstand, an ATM, showers, charging stations, free WiFi, and a pay-to-access airport lounge. The airport is generally accessible to travelers with reduced mobility. The airport’s opening hours are from 5:00 a.m. until the last flight of the day.

Nearest gas station

A Caltex station at 171 Denham Street, Allenstown, is about 3.5 km (2.2 miles) from the airport and takes five minutes to reach. There are many other gas stations in and around Rockhampton.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Mackay (336 km / 209 miles)
  • Sunshine Coast (527 km / 327 miles)
  • Brisbane (617 km / 383 miles)
  • Emerald (270 km / 168 miles)
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Eddie and Kelli
This article was reviewed and updated by Eddie and Kelli, the creators and authors of The Vanabond Tales, a travel blog focused on slow travel. Minimalist travel adventures that are budget-friendly, outdoor-focused, and environmentally conscious. You’ll currently find them aboard his little boat Whisper sailing the Mediterranean.

Airport info

Rating
7.1
  • Getting to the airport 9.0
  • Check-in and departures 7.8
  • Terminal facilities 7.4
  • Wi-Fi 5.9
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.3
  • Lounge 6.3

Rockhampton Airport (ROK)

  • IATA: ROK
  • ICAO: YBRK
  • Name: Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
  • Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km

Top 20 locations near Rockhampton Airport

  1. Gladstone Airport from RON 218.52 per day
    93.6 km / 58.2 miles away
  2. Emerald Airport from RON 190.38 per day
    235.2 km / 146.1 miles away
  3. Bundaberg Downtown from RON 118.82 per day
    251.9 km / 156.5 miles away
  4. Bundaberg Airport from RON 124.55 per day
    252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
  5. Mackay Airport from RON 223.55 per day
    279.4 km / 173.6 miles away
  6. Hervey Bay Downtown from RON 113.15 per day
    314.3 km / 195.3 miles away
  7. Hervey Bay Airport from RON 124.40 per day
    325.3 km / 202.1 miles away
  8. Whitsunday Coast Airport from RON 316.63 per day
    377.8 km / 234.8 miles away
  9. Sunshine Coast Airport from RON 93.13 per day
    444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
  10. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from RON 222.95 per day
    485 km / 301.4 miles away
  11. Brisbane Brendale from RON 159.86 per day
    505 km / 313.8 miles away
  12. Brisbane Airport from RON 67.73 per day
    518.3 km / 322.1 miles away
  13. Brisbane Ascot from RON 138.59 per day
    520.3 km / 323.3 miles away
  14. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from RON 168.57 per day
    521.3 km / 323.9 miles away
  15. Downtown from RON 80.23 per day
    521.4 km / 324 miles away
  16. Brisbane Tingalpa from RON 158.71 per day
    525.9 km / 326.8 miles away
  17. Brisbane Rocklea from RON 159.46 per day
    529.2 km / 328.8 miles away
  18. Brisbane Archerfield from RON 161.50 per day
    531 km / 329.9 miles away
  19. Townsville Airport from RON 113.54 per day
    598.3 km / 371.8 miles away
  20. Gold Coast Airport from RON 74.10 per day
    612.3 km / 380.5 miles away

Map of car rental locations

When are car rental prices the lowest at Rockhampton Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Rockhampton 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 Rockhampton Airport
RON 144.87
January
February
RON 431.27
March
RON 461.89
April
RON 237.74
May
RON 318.52
June
RON 171.96
July
RON 260.60
August
RON 325.14
September
October
RON 272.50
November
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Rockhampton Airport is January — when rental costs average RON 144.87 per day. This is 50% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average RON 461.89 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 Rockhampton Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 10 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Rockhampton Airport
6
January
February
3
March
2
April
5
May
1
June
10
July
7
August
4
September
October
2
November
December

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

Based on how many users search for a car in at Rockhampton Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Rockhampton Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
79%
January
February
159%
March
53%
April
106%
May
26%
June
79%
July
185%
August
185%
September
October
26%
November
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Alamo, Thrifty, Europcar, SIXT, Budget
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars,
Lowest price RON 115 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Alamo Toyota Yaris 4 2 Medium cars
Alamo MG 3 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Hyundai i30 5 2 Large cars
Thrifty Toyota Kluger 4 1 SUVs
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 5 2 Medium cars
SIXT Mystery Car 4 2
Budget Nissan X-Trail 5 3 SUVs
Enterprise Toyota Hiace 3 4 Medium cars
Europcar MG 3 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar Toyota Hiace Cargo 4 10 Vans

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
RON 357.26
Lowest daily price
RON 115.19
Total cars available
69

Top 12 suppliers at Rockhampton Airport in 2025

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.8 / 12 reviews
+61136139
Rockhampton Airport, Hunter St, Rockhampton QLD 4700
RON 477 - RON 1,015
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:30
Tue:
07:00 - 17:30
Wed:
07:00 - 17:30
Thu:
07:00 - 17:30
Fri:
07:00 - 17:30
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun:
09:30 - 16:30
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 7 reviews
+61428969948
Terminal Building Canoona Road, Rockhampton Airport
RON 500 - RON 659
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 16:30
Tue:
07:30 - 17:00
Wed:
07:30 - 16:30
Thu:
07:30 - 16:30
Fri:
08:00 - 16:30
Sat:
10:00 - 17:00
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 4 reviews
+61749276225 / +61748862407
Terminal Building, Rockhampton City QLD 4700, Australia
RON 115 - RON 126
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 16:00
Tue:
07:00 - 16:00
Wed:
07:00 - 16:00
Thu:
07:00 - 16:00
Fri:
07:00 - 16:00
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
10:00 - 16:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
0748900790
Hunter St
RON 115 - RON 126
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:30
Tue:
07:00 - 17:30
Wed:
07:00 - 17:30
Thu:
07:00 - 17:30
Fri:
07:00 - 17:30
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun:
09:30 - 16:30
National
National
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+61749276225 / +610748862407
Hunter St, West Rockhampton QLD 4700
RON 200 - RON 242
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 16:00
Tue:
07:00 - 16:00
Wed:
07:00 - 16:00
Thu:
07:00 - 16:00
Fri:
07:00 - 16:00
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
10:00 - 16:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
0749228064
Terminal Building
RON 206 - RON 564
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 19:00
Tue:
07:00 - 19:00
Wed:
07:00 - 19:00
Thu:
07:00 - 19:00
Fri:
07:00 - 19:00
Sat:
09:00 - 12:15
Sun:
15:00 - 19:00
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 3 reviews
+610748900790
Rockhampton Airport, Hunter St, Rockhampton QLD 4700
RON 206 - RON 564
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:30
Tue:
07:00 - 17:30
Wed:
07:00 - 17:30
Thu:
07:00 - 17:30
Fri:
07:00 - 17:30
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun:
09:30 - 16:30
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8 / 2 reviews
+610749220044
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton QLD 4700
RON 252
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 12:00
Sun:
10:00 - 17:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8 / 0 reviews
+61749276225 / +610748862407
26 Hunter St, West Rockhampton QLD 4700
RON 131 - RON 233
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 16:00
Tue:
07:00 - 16:00
Wed:
07:00 - 16:00
Thu:
07:00 - 16:00
Fri:
07:00 - 16:00
Sat:
10:00 - 16:00
Sun:
10:00 - 16:00
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 0 reviews
+610749220044
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton QLD 4700
RON 131 - RON 233
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 12:00
Sun:
10:00 - 17:00
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
0748900790
Hunter St
RON 131 - RON 233
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:30
Tue:
07:00 - 17:30
Wed:
07:00 - 17:30
Thu:
07:00 - 17:30
Fri:
07:00 - 17:30
Sat:
09:00 - 13:00
Sun:
09:30 - 16:30
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 0 reviews
+6149220044
ROCKHAMPTON AIRPORT, Terminal Building
RON 231 - RON 372
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 18:00
Fri:
07:00 - 18:00
Sat:
07:00 - 12:00
Sun:
10:00 - 17:00

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