Port Macquarie Airport car hire

The average cost to hire a car at Port Macquarie Airport is $187 per day and $1,258 for a seven-day rental.

If you're looking for the cheapest deal, the lowest price we found is $95 per day for Small hire from National.

Looking for a particular type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $120 per day.
Cheapest price found: $95 per day.
SUV
Average price: $161 per day.
Cheapest price found: $103 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: $221 per day.
Cheapest price found: $179 per day.

It depends. Some car hire companies at Port Macquarie Airport accept debit cards, but others require a credit card.

Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.

As a general rule, the earlier you book car hire at Port Macquarie Airport, the better. Booking early often means cheaper prices and a wider choice of cars. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire at Port Macquarie Airport is usually around $140 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average daily price of $187.

The cheapest price we found at Port Macquarie Airport is $95 per day with National for Small car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies let you drive a hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it at all.

If you plan to cross a border, check with the company before you travel. Driving abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

You don't have to get excess insurance, but it's worth considering. Your hire car comes with basic insurance, but you'll still need to pay an excess if it's damaged or stolen. At Port Macquarie Airport, the excess ranges from around $7,272 to $9,756, depending on the car hire company. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company.

You can also buy excess insurance separately, which is often cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.

Large car hire, which is usually something like the Toyota Camry, averages $187 per day at Port Macquarie Airport. The cheapest price we found is $118 per day with Thrifty.

Luxury car hire, like the Volvo XC60 or similar, costs on average $221 per day at Port Macquarie Airport. Right now, the cheapest price we could find is $179 per day with Thrifty.

Medium car hire, like the Toyota Corolla, averages $137 per day at Port Macquarie Airport. The lowest price we've found is $99 per day with Thrifty.

No. It's a little higher than Australia's average daily car rental price, which is around $169.