Mackay travel guide
Mackay Tourism | Mackay Guide
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 66 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mackay has to offer.
When to visit Mackay
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.
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 16h 55m.
Car
Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car hire from Rockhampton, which is about 283 km from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Rockhampton.
Airlines serving Mackay
Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay
Most booked hotels in Mackay
Hiring a car in Mackay
Hiring a car in Mackay costs $209 per day, on average, or $13,795 if you want to hire it for 66 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Mackay.
Expect to pay $1.99 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 $23.80 and $31.73. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Intermediate (Kia Forte or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Holden Trax or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.