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Pick-up location | Rockhampton |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Premium SUV, Standard |
Rental locations | 20 |
Airport locations | 14 |
Popular agencies | Avis, Budget, Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz |
Economy | $100/day |
Compact | $81/day |
Standard | $126/day |
Full-size | $126/day |
Full-size SUV | $134/day |
Premium SUV | $178/day |
Compact SUV | $114/day |
Intermediate SUV | $121/day |
Characterised by wide roads and open spaces, all car models are suited to Rockhampton. Compact makes are great for finding cheap prices, and people movers can transport big groups from one side of the city to the other. Choosing a 4WD is imperative for trails and beach driving around popular destinations, such as Mount Morgan and Sandy Point.
The default limit in central Rockhampton is 50 km/h; however, busy areas, including East St, have reduced speeds of 30 km/h. A limit of 40 km/h is enforced in school zones between 07:00–09:00 and 14:00–16:00, with flashing yellow lights indicating the reduced speed is in operation. Bruce Hwy increases to 110 km/h outside of Rockhampton, though it is set at 60 km/h as it passes through the town.
Free parking is available throughout the centre and is restricted to 2h on most of East St, William St and Denham St. Unrestricted space where you can leave the car can be found at the northern end of Alma St and the eastern end of Quay St.
On average a rental car in Rockhampton costs $68 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Rockhampton found in the last 2 weeks is $61.
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Rockhampton. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in Rockhampton is $4.42 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $53 and $71, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Rockhampton.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
An Intermediate car rental in Rockhampton costs $73 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Rockhampton costs $171 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Rockhampton costs $75 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Rockhampton costs $478 per week ($68 per day).
On average a rental car in Rockhampton costs $2,047 per month ($68 per day).
Most car rental providers in Rockhampton offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Rockhampton, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 13 car rental agencies in Rockhampton.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Rockhampton so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Third-party insurance and a loss-damage waiver are mandatory for all Australian hire cars. This means that it is automatically included in the cost of your booking, which is great for those seeking cheap car hire in Rockhampton. Bear in mind that this will usually be a basic level of coverage, so you may wish to take out extras.
You'll need to be at least 21 years old before you can get a hire car in Rockhampton. Your full driver's licence will need to have been valid for at least one year.
2 locations in Rockhampton
Locations in Rockhampton
65-75 Canoona Rd
+61 7 4922 8064
Terminal Building
+61 7 4922 8064
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Cons:
staff were lovely, helpful and fun.2 locations in Rockhampton
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119 Canoona Rd
+61 7 4890 0190
Hunter St
+61 7 4890 0790
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Terminal Building
+61 7 4922 0044
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8.0 Very good
Apr 2022
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In Terminal Canoona Rd
+61 7 4886 2407
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2.0 Poor
Apr 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2022
2 locations in Rockhampton
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83 Canoona Rd
+61 7 4924 1699
Terminal Building
+61 7 4924 1689
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Terminal Building Canoona Road
+61 428 969 948
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4 locations in Rockhampton
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119 Canoona Rd
+61 136139
43 Fitzroy St
+61 749 278 755
Hunter St
+61 136139
Rockhampton Ap
+61 7 4927 8755
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In Terminal Canoona Rd
+61 7 4886 2407
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+61 7 4886 2407
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Rockhampton Airport
+61 749 222 721
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Terminal Building- Rockhampton Airport
61 7 49220044
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Most popular agency | Alamo |
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Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $68/day |
Good deal | $59/day |