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Set around 100 km to the north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast faces onto the Coral Sea coastline, much of which is lined by unbroken beaches — making this region a favourite among beach lovers and surfers.
The Sunshine Coast offers more than beautiful beaches though. Its interior is home to more national parks than anywhere else in Queensland, with the Glass House Mountains National Park a highlight. Back on the beach, the coastal Great Sandy National Park includes the stunning — and World Heritage-listed — K’gari (previously known as Fraser Island).
Economy Car
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 15 Jan 2026
from AUD $43/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 14 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
from AUD $44/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 10 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
from AUD $50/day
Fullsize SUV
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from AUD $51/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 13 Jan - 16 Jan 2026
from AUD $62/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from AUD $81/day
Special
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from AUD $83/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from AUD $85/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 12 Jan - 17 Jan 2026
from AUD $85/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 09, 2026 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 09 January, 2026
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- 01 Jan 2026jen k.Booked: Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similarMaroochydore Downtown
- 28 Oct 2025pennie w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSunshine Coast
- 18 Sep 2025robert f.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarMaroochydore Downtown
- 03 Oct 2025david o.Booked: Hyundai Accent Sedan or similarLaunceston Airport
- 13 Nov 2025lorraine w.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 13 Nov 2025andrew l.Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similarSouth Nowra Downtown
- 06 Nov 2025john t.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarGeelong
- 19 Nov 2025lisa l.Booked: Standard SUVGold Coast Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in the Sunshine Coast
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Eight car rental depots in The Sunshine Coast. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in the Sunshine Coast
Popular rental car models in Sunshine Coast last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
32%
$43$97
Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget, East Coast, Hertz, Thrifty
2
11%
$98$160
Kia CarnivalPremium Passenger Van
8
5
3 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast
3
11%
$53$62
Kia CeratoStandard Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withBudget
4
5%
$47$47Kia PicantoEconomy Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withEast Coast
5
5%
$71$71
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withBudget
BYD vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
BYD Atto 3Electric
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Avis
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
2
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
LDV vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
LDV D90
7
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mazda vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Polestar vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Subaru vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Subaru Crosstrek
5
2
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Commuter
12
4
6 large, 4 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Showing 10 of 20 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
ProvidersThrifty
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz, Sixt
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 09 January, 2026
Sunshine Coast daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a car compact
Price range over the past 12 months for a SUV compact
Price range over the past 12 months for a SUV fullsize
Price range over the past 12 months for a car intermediate
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$79
$97
10 Jan
$79
$112
11 Jan
$44
$109
12 Jan
$43
$97
13 Jan
$44
$97
14 Jan
$44
$104
15 Jan
$55
$104
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
10 Jan
$50
$50
11 Jan
$78
$92
12 Jan
$102
$104
13 Jan
$102
$104
14 Jan
$102
$104
15 Jan
$58
$114
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$118
$134
10 Jan
$114
$134
11 Jan
$118
$120
12 Jan
$96
$125
13 Jan
$113
$125
14 Jan
$94
$125
15 Jan
$113
$125
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$101
$119
10 Jan
$101
$119
11 Jan
$106
$108
12 Jan
$85
$119
13 Jan
$101
$119
14 Jan
$85
$119
15 Jan
$101
$119
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$119
$160
10 Jan
$119
$160
11 Jan
$156
$159
12 Jan
$100
$159
13 Jan
$62
$159
14 Jan
$100
$159
15 Jan
$119
$159
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
10 Jan
$191
$191
11 Jan
$187
$196
12 Jan
$51
$174
13 Jan
$63
$174
14 Jan
$63
$187
15 Jan
$77
$174
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$250
$259
10 Jan
$250
$259
11 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
12 Jan
$247
$259
13 Jan
$250
$259
14 Jan
$247
$259
15 Jan
$250
$259
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$189
$189
10 Jan
$189
$189
11 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
12 Jan
$182
$189
13 Jan
$189
$189
14 Jan
$182
$189
15 Jan
$189
$189
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
10 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
11 Jan
$206
$231
12 Jan
$150
$191
13 Jan
$172
$191
14 Jan
$150
$233
15 Jan
$203
$233
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$199
$210
10 Jan
$199
$396
11 Jan
$218
$218
12 Jan
$197
$218
13 Jan
$199
$218
14 Jan
$194
$352
15 Jan
$199
$241
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$81
$99
10 Jan
$81
$99
11 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
12 Jan
$81
$99
13 Jan
$81
$99
14 Jan
$81
$99
15 Jan
$81
$99
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
$117
$127
10 Jan
$117
$127
11 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
12 Jan
$117
$127
13 Jan
$117
$127
14 Jan
$117
$127
15 Jan
$117
$127
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
09 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
10 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
11 Jan
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
12 Jan
$129
$139
13 Jan
$129
$139
14 Jan
$129
$139
15 Jan
$129
$139
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 09 January, 2026
Sunshine Coast Airport car hire
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Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Sunshine Coast Airport.
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Peak hour traffic
Expect heavy traffic on the Sunshine Coast during peak traffic times. Areas that may become congested include Nicklin Way, Hastings Street, Buderim Street, Sugar Road/Maud Street, and Bruce Highway.
Parking
Most popular areas of the Sunshine Coast have marked parking bays that are signed and time-limited.
Set on Coolum Beach?
If you’re planning to visit Coolum Beach, renting a car in the Sunshine Coast may be your best option as it’s the closest location with a depot.
Simplify hiring a car
Make hiring a car simple and stress-free with these helpful articles. Get up to speed on topics from SIPP codes and toll fees to age restrictions, licence requirements, and more - learn more about hiring a car.
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You’re required to return your hire car with a full tank of fuel. Find the best value on petrol with our free fuel price comparison app.
Speed limits
The speed limit in built-up areas of the Sunshine Coast is 50km/h, while rural areas default to 100km/h. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and check the condition of the road.
Car rental depots in Sunshine Coast
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis Maroochydore Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0074a Aerodrome Road, Queensland
Budget Maroochydore
View details4.7 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0074b Aerodrome Rd (Metro), Queensland
Dollar Caloundra Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00–17:00, Sat 8:00–12:00, Sun Closed1D Baldwin Street, Queensland
East Coast Sunshine Coast
View details4.7 (21)Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun 08:00–17:0030 Runway Dr, Queensland
Europcar Maroochydore Kawana
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00294 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Hertz Maroochydore Downtown
View details4.7 (14)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed40 Aerodrome Rd, Queensland
Sixt Marcoola
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 08:00–15:00, Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–11:003 Beech St, Queensland
Thrifty Maroochydore Downtown
View details4.0 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed40 Aerodrome Rd, Queensland
Nearby Sunshine Coast
If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Sunshine Coast, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
How much does it cost to hire a car in The Sunshine Coast?
Prices start at AUD $43 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $259 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in The Sunshine Coast.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in The Sunshine Coast?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $182 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in The Sunshine Coast.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in The Sunshine Coast?
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between AUD $150 and AUD $209 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in The Sunshine Coast.
What is the highest-rated hire car in The Sunshine Coast?
The highest-rated rental car in The Sunshine Coast is Kia Cerato or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in The Sunshine Coast?
East Coast is the highest-rated car hire provider in The Sunshine Coast, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at the Sunshine Coast?
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in the Sunshine Coast may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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