Car Rental at Rockhampton Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Intermediate SUV
VW Tiguan
or similar
$33.37
per day
Compact
MG 3
or similar
$38.67
per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$41.46
per day
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage
or similar
$42.64
per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size SUV
Ford Everest
or similar
$51.86
per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger
or similar
$70.20
per day
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno
or similar
$38.18
per day
Intermediate
Skoda Scala
or similar
$38.21
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:51 PM on 1/13/25. 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
$44 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
$1.18 per liter or $4.45 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.06 per liter or $4.01 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.55 per liter or $5.86 per gallon
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 $38 per day
- Medium cars - from $39 per day
- Vans - from $51 per day
- Premium cars - from $70 per day
- Small cars - from $41 per day
- SUVs - from $33 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)
Fact checked by
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
Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
- IATA: ROK
- ICAO: YBRK
- Name: Rockhampton Airport (ROK)
- Distance from city: 2.5 miles / 4 km
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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
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Rockhampton Airport is January — when rental costs average $20.74 per day. This is 64% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $94.76 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.
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
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 January.
Monthly searches at Rockhampton Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Alamo, SIXT, Europcar, Thrifty, Budget |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars, |
| Lowest price | $33 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
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 |
| SIXT | Mystery Car | 4 | 2 | |
| Budget | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Toyota CH-R Hybrid | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Enterprise | Toyota Hiace | 3 | 4 | Medium cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$44.32
Lowest daily price
$33.37
Total cars available
50
Top 9 suppliers at Rockhampton Airport in 2025
Thrifty
+61136139
Rockhampton Airport, Hunter St, Rockhampton QLD 4700
$41 - $170
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
+61428969948
Terminal Building Canoona Road, Rockhampton Airport
$33 - $106
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
+61749276225 / +61748862407
Terminal Building, Rockhampton City QLD 4700, Australia
$49 - $69
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
National
+61749276225 / +610748862407
Hunter St, West Rockhampton QLD 4700
$58 - $75
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
+610748900790
Rockhampton Airport, Hunter St, Rockhampton QLD 4700
$58 - $75
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
+61749276225 / +610748862407
26 Hunter St, West Rockhampton QLD 4700
$58 - $73
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
Europcar
+610749220044
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton QLD 4700
$38 - $222
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
Keddy
+610749220044
Terminal Building Rockhampton Airport, Rockhampton QLD 4700
$38 - $222
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
Routes Car Rental
+6149220044
ROCKHAMPTON AIRPORT, Terminal Building
$38 - $73
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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