Noosa Heads car hires from $36

An intermediate model is perfectly suited to Noosa Heads, offering cabin comfort and easy navigation along windy roads. Compact hire cars are preferable if you are driving long distances up and down the Sunshine Coast because of their superior fuel efficiency. A 4WD is essential for beach driving or exploring trails, though they will find some parking in the centre of town a bit tight.

The default speed limit is 50 km/h. Certain stretches of Hastings St indicate a maximum of 10 km/h in shared zones where pedestrians are common. Major arterial roads, such as David Low Way, increase to 60 km/h, while school zones are set at 40 km/h.

Lions Park Car Park has free 4h spots between 08:00 and 17:00, while metered parking is available along thoroughfares but spaces can be hard to find. Bay Village on Noosa Pde is great for longer visits with a flat daily rate of about A$ 40.

On average a car hire in Noosa Heads costs $51 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at Sunshine Coast airport include Alamo, Budget, keddy by Europcar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sunshine Coast airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Budget, keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Compact car hire in Noosa Heads costs $58 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Noosa Heads costs $69 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Noosa Heads costs $92 per day, on average.

Noosa Heads has multiple car hire agencies to choose from and most will lend a car to drivers 21 or older. You will also need to have held a full licence for at least one year. Drivers under 25 may wish to consider Apex, which is one of the only companies that doesn't charge a young driver's fee.

Most major Noosa Heads car hire companies accept both credit and debit cards. Although many drivers now keep their cards on their phones, bear in mind that some companies, such as Enterprise, require a physical card. Debit cards must be Visa or Mastercard. Whichever card you use must have the same name as on your driver's licence.