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Car rental rates in Coolangatta
A seaside district closeby to Gold Coast Airport (OOL), Coolangatta overlooks Kirra Beach and is a popular spot for both holidaymakers and people looking for a beach weekend away from Brisbane.
Hit the road running by making your next hire car a rental car from Coolangatta. VroomVroomVroom can show you the best rates available, and make sure the vehicle is ready and waiting for you when you arrive.
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Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)
View offerTravel 10 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $89/day
Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 08 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $91/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 08 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $95/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 08 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $99/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 10 Sep - 17 Sep 2026
from AUD $104/day
Standard Car
Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
View offerTravel 08 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $104/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 08 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $105/day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX5 or similar
View offerTravel 09 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $115/day
Fullsize Car
Toyota Camry Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 08 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $117/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 07, 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.
All rates are in AUD, include mandatory fees, and were last updated on 07 September, 2026. Use the search tool for a live quote.
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 24 Aug 2026simon r.Booked: Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab with Tonneau Cover (or similar)Gold Coast Airport
- 28 Jul 2026rhys g.Booked: Compact AutomaticGold Coast Airport
- 11 Jul 2026timothy l.Booked: Compact SUVGold Coast Airport
- 10 Jun 2026cassandra k.Booked: Standard SedanGold Coast Airport
- 01 Jul 2026steven m.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarAdelaide Downtown
- 04 Sep 2026alice k.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarTownsville Airport
- 12 Aug 2026karl m.Booked: Ford Ranger Wildtrak or similarLaunceston Airport
- 13 Aug 2026colette w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarBrisbane Airport
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Coolangatta
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Six car rental depots in Coolangatta. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Coolangatta
Popular rental car models in Coolangatta last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
34%
$30$81
Compact SUVCompact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
2
30%
$29$39
Luxury Standard SUVPremium SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
3
19%
$29$64
Compact AutomaticCompact Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
4
4%
$64$136
8 Seat VanFullsize Passenger Van
8
4
5 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
5
4%
$60$122
Large SUVFullsize SUV
7
4
2 large, 3 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
Audi vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
AUDI Q5 INC. GPS
5
4
3 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers
6
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis, Budget
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
LDV vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
LDV Deliver 9 Automatic (or similar)
12
4
10 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Mazda vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
Mitsubishi Triton Dual Cab with Tonneau Cover (or similar)
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar)
2
4
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Showing 10 of 14 vehicles
Other vehicles for hire in Coolangatta
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty
2WD Dual Cab Diesel Tray
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Seat Van
8
4
5 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact Automatic
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Large SUV
7
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Luxury Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Standard
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Standard SUV
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersBargain Car Rentals
Showing 10 of 16 vehicles
“Or similar” refers to how our rental providers classify cars. Please be advised they cannot guarantee that a specific car model will be available. Partners categorise similar models into “vehicle groups” and confirm availability on this basis. Our team are available to contact the depot on your behalf where you are picking up your vehicle to enquire what models are available under the vehicle group you booked. Please contact customer support for further information.
Vehicle models are subject to provider availability
Coolangatta daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$95
$400
08 Sep
$91
$400
09 Sep
$91
$400
10 Sep
$91
$400
11 Sep
$95
$400
12 Sep
$91
$400
13 Sep
$91
$400
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$104
$132
08 Sep
$131
$132
09 Sep
$131
$132
10 Sep
$104
$132
11 Sep
$131
$132
12 Sep
$124
$132
13 Sep
$131
$132
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$104
$400
08 Sep
$104
$400
09 Sep
$104
$400
10 Sep
$104
$400
11 Sep
$104
$400
12 Sep
$104
$400
13 Sep
$104
$400
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$99
$400
08 Sep
$99
$400
09 Sep
$99
$400
10 Sep
$99
$400
11 Sep
$104
$400
12 Sep
$99
$400
13 Sep
$104
$400
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$120
$211
08 Sep
$120
$211
09 Sep
$115
$211
10 Sep
$115
$211
11 Sep
$121
$211
12 Sep
$115
$211
13 Sep
$121
$174
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$162
$400
08 Sep
$162
$400
09 Sep
$162
$400
10 Sep
$162
$400
11 Sep
$170
$400
12 Sep
$162
$400
13 Sep
$170
$400
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$400
$400
08 Sep
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
09 Sep
$400
$400
10 Sep
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 Sep
$185
$185
12 Sep
$177
$185
13 Sep
$185
$185
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
$400
$400
08 Sep
$400
$400
09 Sep
$400
$400
10 Sep
$400
$400
11 Sep
$400
$400
12 Sep
$400
$400
13 Sep
$400
$400
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
07 Sep
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
08 Sep
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
09 Sep
$400
$400
10 Sep
$400
$400
11 Sep
$400
$400
12 Sep
$400
$400
13 Sep
$135
$400
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 07 September, 2026
Gold Coast Airport car hire
Are you flying into Coolangatta?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Gold Coast Airport (OOL).
Regional airports near Coolangatta
Car rental depots in Coolangatta
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Avis South Tweed Heads
N/A69 Minjungbal Drive
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, w/e 07:30–12:00
Bargain Car Rentals Gold Coast Airport
4.4 (28)Unit 2 57-61 Ourimbah Road
Mon–Sun 07:00–21:00
Budget South Tweed Heads Downtown
N/A69a Minjungbal Dr
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, w/e 07:30–12:00
Dollar Tweed Heads
N/A111 Wharf St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00
Hertz Tweed Heads Downtown
N/A111 Wharf St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00
Thrifty Tweed Heads
N/A111 Wharf St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00
Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Coolangatta
How much does it cost to hire a car in Coolangatta?
For a rental period from 8 September to 11 September 2026, prices range from AUD $91 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $400 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Coolangatta.
What is the cheapest car rental in Coolangatta?
The cheapest car rental in Coolangatta for the rental period from 10 September to 17 September 2026 is a Toyota Hilux Dual Cab Tray (or similar) from Bargain Car Rentals costing AUD $89 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Coolangatta?
Based on our data from over 26,600 rental car bookings in Coolangatta over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 28 days beforehand can save you over 9 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Coolangatta?
The price of a minivan hired in Coolangatta from 8 September to 11 September 2026 ranges from AUD $162 to AUD $400 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Coolangatta.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Coolangatta?
The highest-rated rental car in Coolangatta is Compact Automatic, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Coolangatta?
Bargain Car Rentals is our highest-rated car hire provider in Coolangatta, scoring an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Coolangatta?
Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest car rental company in Coolangatta, with rates from AUD $49 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Coolangatta?
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 Coolangatta 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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