Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mackay travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mackay

With a population of 74.219, Mackay is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mackay has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mackay

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Andergrove Tavern (64 Andergrove Rd) and Rare Bar and Grill (65 Victoria St) are great picks.

When to visit Mackay

Mackay in November
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mackay in November
Estimated hotel price
$191
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mackay in January, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 310 mm. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Mackay, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Mackay

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mackay from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 22h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car hire from Proserpine, which is about 103 km from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Proserpine.

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 3 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mackay from New Zealand departs from Wellington and takes around 22h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car hire from Proserpine, which is about 103 km from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Budget, among others, in Proserpine.

Airports near Mackay

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Mackay

Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,619 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,482 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,600 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (237 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,924 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,093 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (569 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (474 reviews)
Air Niugini
Okay (4 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay

Most booked hotels in Mackay

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Coral Cay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Mackay Oceanside Central Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Rydges Mackay Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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Ibis Mackay
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$193+
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Mackay Seabreeze Apartments
0 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$194+
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White Lace Motor Inn
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$153+
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Hiring a car in Mackay

Hiring a car in Mackay costs $147 per day, on average, or $442 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.48 per litre in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.72 and $39.63. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Mackay costs $147 per day, on average, or $442 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.48 per litre in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $29.72 and $39.63. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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