Mackay Car Hire

With its balmy climate, tropical looks and appealing metropolitan feel, Mackay has an air of relaxation and fun about it that's found regularly in Australia's smaller cities. Coastal winds and attractive beaches add to the atmosphere and while it's not an all-out party town there is plenty going on to keep cheap Mackay hotels full.

Hiring a car in Mackay

For car hire Mackay does a decent job of kitting out visitors with vehicles should they be required. Cheap Mackay car hire can be found at the local airport, which is about a five minute drive away from the centre of the city. The roads are uncongested so it should be easy to get around after cheap Mackay flights arrive. Meanwhile using Mackay car hire to get elsewhere along the coast is simple as it sits close to the Bruce Highway, providing links to Brisbane and Cairns.

Places to visit in Mackay

The appealing Marina area and Harbour Beach both help to draw the crowds to Mackay, while nearby Eungella National Park is well worth visiting for some natural sights and sounds. Tours around Farleigh Sugar Mill will give you an indication of the history of the place and the Regional Botanical Gardens support an ecosystem of exotic plants.