Cheap car hire in Surfers Paradise
| $21/day | Economy |
| $20/day | Compact |
| $30/day | Intermediate |
| $38/day | Standard |
| $51/day | Full-size |
| $55/day | SUV |
| $76/day | People mover |
| $39/day | Full-size SUV |
| $38/day | Mini |
| $78/day | Premium |
| $80/day | Passenger van |
| $141/day | Pick-up truck |
| $98/day | Premium SUV |
| $44/day | Compact SUV |
| $45/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $45/day | Supplier choice |
| $50/day | Luxury SUV |
| $55/day | Standard SUV |
| $76/day | Standard estate car |
| $112/day | Premium estate car |
Surfers Paradise car hire reviews and directory
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| Monday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 07:30 - 17:00 |
Car hire locations in or near Surfers Paradise
Good to know
Most popular agency | Budget |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $38/day |
Good deal | $28/day |
When to book a car hire in Surfers Paradise
Top tips for hiring a car in Surfers Paradise
- Hiring a car in Surfers Paradise allows you to cruise along the coastline and make the most of the sunny weather as well as head inland to theme parks and rainforests. Taxi fares can build up quickly and waiting for public transport is the last thing you’ll want to do when the beach is calling. Driving to Wet’n’Wild and Warner Bros. Movie World takes roughly 20min while a connection of buses requires closer to 1h 30min. A hire car also provides the option of bringing all your towels, snacks and clothes without the hassle of carrying them around. Surfers Paradise is approximately 30 km from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) and having a hire car will help avoid a costly taxi fare or 1h 30min bus journey.
- Car hire companies are situated next to the taxi rank in the Domestic Arrivals area of Gold Coast Airport. If you are arriving on an international flight, turn right after customs and you will see the reception desks next to the Qantas Club. The vehicle pick-up area is less than a 5min walk from the hire company offices.
- The centre of Surfers Paradise is heavily populated and you’ll have to keep a keen eye out for pedestrians at all times. There is also a light rail system that passes through, from Broadbeach and Southport. Don’t block the path of trams and always check both directions before crossing the tracks. Many international tourists visit Surfers Paradise and you’ll likely share the roads with drivers who are unfamiliar with the area, take caution and reduce speed to avoid collisions.
- While traffic peaks between 07:30–09:00 and 16:30–18:00 on weekdays in Surfers Paradise, the congestion isn’t nearly as bad as other major cities across Australia. You should allow an additional 20min window to reach your destination during this period and bypass the Gold Coast Hwy if possible. Bundall Rd also experiences heightened traffic on the weekend, though the 6-lane road can accommodate the rushes quite well.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Surfers Paradise for $28 or less
- Book your car hire in Surfers Paradise at least 5 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hires in Surfers Paradise are around 38% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Surfers Paradise
Some car hire companies in Surfers Paradise which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Enterprise and Thrifty
On average a car hire in Surfers Paradise costs $38 per day.
Intermediate (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Surfers Paradise.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Bargain Car Rentals ($28/day), East Coast Car Rentals ($40/day) and Apex ($61/day).
Car hire companies onsite at Brisbane airport include Europcar, East Coast Car Rentals, CarHood, Bargain Car Rentals, Hertz, Ace Rental Cars, Alpha, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Avis and Enterprise.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Brisbane airport to off-airport locations include Europcar, CarHood, Bargain Car Rentals, Hertz, Ace Rental Cars, Alpha, Atlas Car & Truck Rental, Avis, Enterprise and Budget.
In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals Gold Coast Airport 4225 (20 kilometres from the city centre).
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Intermediate car hire in Surfers Paradise costs $46 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Surfers Paradise costs $40 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Surfers Paradise costs $29 per day, on average.
In Surfers Paradise, cars are most frequently hired at Bargin Car Rentals Gold Coast Airport (20 km from city centre ).
On average hiring a car in Surfers Paradise costs $263 per week ($38 per day).
On average a car hire in Surfers Paradise costs $1,127 per month ($38 per day).
A compact model is the most versatile in the busy crowds, navigating pedestrians and traffic with ease. If you’re planning on enjoying a deluxe getaway, a convertible hire car offers the ability to embrace the tropical Surfers Paradise climate.
If there are no signs, drive at 50 km/h in urban areas. School zones and commercial shopping strips are reduced to 40 km/h. Highways, such as Pacific Mwy outside of Surfers Paradise leading to Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild, range from 80–100 km/h.
Expect to pay between approximately A$1.40–1.50 for a litre. This is in line with prices around the country and there isn’t much variance between stations in Surfers Paradise.
Metered parking is available in prime locations, such as along Hanlan St and Surfers Paradise Bvd, for roughly A$3.70 per hour. Parking before 09:00 and after 19:00 is free. Bruce Bishop Carpark has a flat daily rate of approximately A$15.