Rockhampton car hire

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.

The average price of fuel in Rockhampton is $6.76 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $81 and $108, depending on the car size.

Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Rockhampton.

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A Special car hire in Rockhampton costs $63 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Rockhampton costs $158 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Rockhampton costs $77 per day, on average.

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.