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

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 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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mackay in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 164
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 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Mackay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 35h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car rental from Airlie Beach, which is about 68 miles from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Airlie Beach.

Plane

When flying to Mackay, you’ll arrive at Mackay (MKY), which is located 2 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Mackay from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 35h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Mackay is to pick up a car rental from Airlie Beach, which is about 68 miles from Mackay. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Airlie Beach.

Airports near Mackay

PPPProserpine Whitsunday Coast
MKYMackay
HTIHamilton Island

Airlines serving Mackay

United Airlines
Good (9,573 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,917 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,274 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,492 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
Air India
Okay (2,968 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,018 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (626 reviews)
Jetstar
Good (537 reviews)
Virgin Australia
Good (453 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mackay

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bel Air Motel and Paradise Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mackay

Most booked hotels in Mackay

Coral Cay Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 125+
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Ibis Mackay
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
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White Lace Motor Inn
4 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
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Renting a car in Mackay

Renting a car in Mackay costs C$ 94 per day, on average, or C$ 281 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.21 per litre in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.41 and C$ 35.21. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mackay costs C$ 94 per day, on average, or C$ 281 if you want to rent it for 3 days.

Expect to pay C$ 2.21 per litre in Mackay (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 26.41 and C$ 35.21. The most frequently booked car type in Mackay is Economy (MG 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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