Port Macquarie town and beaches
An airport pickup lets you continue directly to accommodation and the local beach and river precincts. Check your accommodation's parking before choosing a large vehicle.
Port Macquarie Airport car hire
Port Macquarie Airport has rental desks in the arrivals area and a dedicated rental-car collection and return car park north of the terminal. Avis, Budget, Redspot, Hertz, SIXT and Thrifty operate there, with vehicle choice depending on your dates. Confirm the exact car bay, counter hours and return method on your booking before flying.
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Port Macquarie Airport at a glance
- Airport address
- 99 Boundary Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444
- Rental desks
- Inside the terminal arrivals area
- Rental car park
- Dedicated collection and return area north of the terminal
- Other transport
- Taxi and shuttle pick-up at baggage claim; public bus stop beside the rental car park
Compare cars at Port Macquarie Airport
Prices are shown in Australian dollars. Before you book, open the offer and check where that company's desk or depot is, the bond, and what the agreement says about the roads you plan to drive.
Preparing live car hire search
Collecting a car after your flight
These brands operate from the terminal rental area. Search your dates and use the provider and collection instructions on your reservation.
| Company | Where |
|---|---|
| Avis | Desk in the terminal |
| Budget | Desk in the terminal |
| Redspot | Desk in the terminal |
| Hertz | Desk in the terminal |
| SIXT | Desk in the terminal |
| Thrifty | Desk in the terminal |
Collecting the car
- 1
Collect baggage in arrivals and find the desk named on your reservation in the terminal.
- 2
Check your confirmation for the staffed collection window. Terminal opening hours follow flights and do not establish each rental desk's hours.
- 3
Follow the provider's instructions to the dedicated rental car park north of the terminal; inspect the vehicle and load luggage before leaving.
- 4
If you only need a transfer into town, taxis and shuttles collect in front of baggage claim and a public bus stop sits beside the rental car park.
Returning to Port Macquarie Airport
- 1
Navigate to 99 Boundary Street and follow rental-return instructions for your booked provider, rather than entering the general passenger car parks.
- 2
Allow time for refuelling, checking the assigned bay and taking your luggage back to the terminal. Confirm any early or late key handover with the provider.
- 3
The forecourt is for active passenger drop-off only, with a two-minute standing limit. It is not a place to leave a rental vehicle.
Drives from Port Macquarie Airport
Distances are approximate and measured along the road.
Laurieton and Dooragan National Park
Drive south on Ocean Drive via Lake Cathie and Bonny Hills; the park directions continue up Captain Cook Bicentennial Road to the North Brother summit area.
Pacific Highway onward travel
The Pacific and Oxley highways are state-managed roads. Check current incidents and closures before a northbound or southbound one-way itinerary.
Driving around Port Macquarie Airport
Forecourt and rental return are different
The airport's general passenger forecourt permits only a brief active drop-off. Rental cars go to the separate dedicated rental area north of the terminal; use the bay shown in your agreement.
Coastal and highway conditions
For an onward drive, check Live Traffic NSW for current roadworks, incidents and closures. A one-way return, daily kilometre limit and any toll product depend on the offer you select.
Vehicle fit for local travel
Compare boot space against passengers and bags before selecting a class. If a trip includes an unsealed side road, confirm that your rental agreement permits it; a larger vehicle alone does not grant access.
Port Macquarie Airport car hire questions
Rental terms differ by company. Where an answer depends on your agreement, we say so.
Where do I collect a hire car at Port Macquarie Airport?
Find your booked provider's desk in terminal arrivals, then use its instructions for the dedicated rental car park north of the terminal.
Which rental companies operate at Port Macquarie Airport?
Avis, Budget, Redspot, Hertz, SIXT and Thrifty operate there. Search your dates to see which vehicles are available.
Can I return a rental car at the passenger forecourt?
No. The forecourt is for active passenger drop-off with a two-minute standing limit. Follow your provider's rental-return directions.
Is there another way to reach Port Macquarie from the airport?
Taxi and shuttle pick-up is in front of baggage claim, and the public bus stop is beside the rental car park. Check schedules before choosing a transfer.
Can I drive a Port Macquarie hire car to another city and leave it there?
Only if the result offers that exact drop-off. Check the one-way charge, kilometres, fuel, excess and return hours before paying.
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