Noosa Heads car hire
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Noosa Heads car hire information
| Pick-up location | Noosa Heads |
|---|---|
| Car types | Economy, Intermediate, People mover, Supplier choice |
| Hire locations | 8 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular agencies | Apex |
Cheap car hire in Noosa Heads
| $36/day | Economy |
| $38/day | Intermediate |
| $90/day | People mover |
| $53/day | Supplier choice |
Car hire excess insurance in Noosa Heads
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Collision damage waiver and theft protection are insurance options that cover renters from paying high penalty fees if the car is stolen or returned damaged. Some Noosa Heads car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the rental price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when renting a car in in Noosa Heads.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire excess insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your rental. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Noosa Heads car rental.
Noosa Heads car hire reviews and directory
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Car hire locations in or near Noosa Heads
Good to know
Most popular agency | Budget |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $44/day |
Good deal | $35/day |
When to book a car hire in Noosa Heads
Top tips for hiring a car in Noosa Heads
- Hire a car in Noosa Heads to explore the coastline at your own pace. The 620 Route bus is the only public transport through Noosa Heads and travels directly along Sunshine Beach Rd and Noosa Pde, meaning accommodation in the south near Leslie Dr is poorly connected. It’s possible to drive to the entrance of Noosa National Park from the centre of the city in only 5min, while the trip by bus takes roughly 30min and drops you over 1 km away. A hire car also opens up the possibility of visiting Tewantin National Park, which otherwise requires a transfer of buses in Tewantin.
- The hire offices for companies, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz and Thrifty, can be found across from the baggage claim area at Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY). Hire cars are located directly outside the terminal, across the pickup lane, and can be reached with a short walk of less than 5min. Noosa Heads is more than 27 km from Sunshine Coast Airport, so hiring a car will save you from a costly taxi fare (approximately A$ 90) or shuttle bus (approximately A$ 35).
- As Noosa Heads is surrounded by beaches and lagoons, pedestrian traffic is busy in car parks and coastal streets. Be wary to drive slowly and provide additional passing space as pedestrians are often carrying surfboards and other bulky items. If you are heading off road and going beach driving during your trip, reduce tyre pressure to roughly 18–20 psi and follow the tracks made by previous vehicles.
- Thanks to not having a large business district, Noosa Heads does not experience a rush of traffic at any part of the day. Congestion stays consistent on the shopping areas of Sunshine Beach Rd and Hastings St, with cars moving slowly around pedestrians.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Noosa Heads for $35 or less
- Book your car hire in Noosa Heads at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard car hires in Noosa Heads are around 38% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Noosa Heads
Some car hire companies in Noosa Heads which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Hertz and Avis
On average a hire car in Noosa Heads costs $44 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Apex ($49/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Apex 20 Runway Drive, Sunshine Coast Airport, Marcoola, QLD 4564 (24 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Noosa Heads is $5.60 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $67 and $90, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Noosa Heads.
Car hire companies onsite at Sunshine Coast airport include Budget, Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, Alpha, East Coast Car Rentals, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo and Enterprise.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sunshine Coast airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Bargain Car Rentals, Europcar, Alpha, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Alamo, Enterprise and Sixt.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Intermediate car hire in Noosa Heads costs $36 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Noosa Heads costs $47 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Noosa Heads costs $47 per day, on average.
In Noosa Heads, cars are most frequently hired at East Coast Car Rentals 3/30 Runway Drive (24 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Noosa Heads costs $309 per week ($44 per day).
On average a car hire in Noosa Heads costs $1,325 per month ($44 per day).
An intermediate model is perfectly suited to Noosa Heads, offering cabin comfort and easy navigation along windy roads. Compact hire cars are preferable if you are driving long distances up and down the Sunshine Coast because of their superior fuel efficiency. A 4WD is essential for beach driving or exploring trails, though they will find some parking in the centre of town a bit tight.
The default speed limit is 50 km/h. Certain stretches of Hastings St indicate a maximum of 10 km/h in shared zones where pedestrians are common. Major arterial roads, such as David Low Way, increase to 60 km/h, while school zones are set at 40 km/h.
You can expect to pay roughly A$ 1.40–1.50 per litre, which is rather competitively priced considering Noosa Heads is a popular holiday destination. Petrol prices are relatively consistent between the two stations along Sunshine Beach Rd and stations located west of the centre in Noosaville.
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.