Mackay Car Rental Guide
This page gives you information about car rental in Mackay and presents a short overview of the car rental and driving restrictions valid in Australia.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Australia, you must be at least 21 years old and have held your license for 1 year. Drivers under the age of 25 may incur a young driver surcharge. The maximum age to rent with some suppliers is 75 years.
Vehicles rented in Australia may not be driven outside the country.
Driving Restrictions
In Australia, traffic is on the left and overtaking on the right. The minimum driving age is 18. All passengers are required to use seatbelts and children must be properly restrained in a child seat or seatbelt. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰ and drunk driving is severely punished.
From sunset to sunrise you must drive with your headlights and rear lights on. In cases of poor visibility, you must also have your headlights on. In suburban areas you must use the low beam.
In bigger cities, parking areas often have pole signage advising of parking restrictions. During business hours, some public areas allow parking up to 2 hours. Some cities also use parking meters.
Speed cameras are extensively used to catch traffic violators. When you are renting a car, the fine for your traffic offence will be sent to the rental company who then has the right to charge you.
Speed Limits:| Area | Speed |
| Suburban roads | 50KM/H |
| Major connector roads | 80KM/H |
| Highways | 100KM/H |
Emergency Numbers
Police/fire/ambulance: 000
Road Tolls
There is a toll to cross the Sydney Harbour Bridge and also on some of the highways exiting Brisbane. Alternate routes are available to avoid these tolls.
About Mackay
The region of Mackay attracts many visitors with its Great Barrier Reef, coastal rainforests, sandy beaches and beautiful mountains. The city of Mackay is the centre of the region and has a lot to offer its visitors with its abundant natural beauty.
Mackay has a rich history that reflects itself in the historic buildings, memorials and other historical sites. Mount Pleasant Lookout provides a spectacular view of the city; the Community Arts Project boasts 600 works depicting the environmental beauty of the area.
In Mackay, you have plenty of opportunities for practising various kinds of sports such as diving, snorkeling and fishing. There are two large shopping complexes in the city as well as many restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Population: 70,000
Country: Australia
Time Zone: East coast Standard time GMT + 10 (+11 in summer)
Telephone Area Code: 07
Monetary unit: Australian Dollar
