The easiest way to book hire cars in Coolangatta
Great value rental cars from Coolangatta’s most trusted car hire providers
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.
Compact Car
Compact Automatic
View offerTravel 22 Oct - 29 Oct 2026
from AUD $37/day
Economy Car
Mg3 Core or similar
View offerTravel 25 Oct - 28 Oct 2026
from AUD $37/day
Intermediate Car
Kia Cerato or similar
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2026
from AUD $39/day
Standard SUV
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2026
from AUD $41/day
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 24 Oct - 29 Oct 2026
from AUD $43/day
Standard Car
Standard Sedan
View offerTravel 22 Oct - 27 Oct 2026
from AUD $43/day
Fullsize Car
Mg Zs Excite or similar
View offerTravel 25 Oct - 28 Oct 2026
from AUD $46/day
Intermediate Elite Car
Mg Hs or similar
View offerTravel 25 Oct - 28 Oct 2026
from AUD $48/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
Toyota Hilux or similar
View offerTravel 22 Oct - 29 Oct 2026
from AUD $50/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 19, 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 19 October, 2026. Use the search tool for a live quote.
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- 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
- 26 Sep 2026deirdre b.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarLongreach Airport
- 01 Sep 2026brett w.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross or similarAdelaide Airport
- 17 Sep 2026mark f.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSydney Airport
- 17 Sep 2026julia c.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similarHobart City
- 11 Sep 2026lee z.Booked: Mazda CX-30 or similarGold Coast 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 | Seven car rental depots in Coolangatta. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Alpha Car Hire, 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
35%
$33$121Compact SUVCompact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
2
29%
$33$75
Luxury Standard SUVPremium SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
3
21%
$28$117Compact AutomaticCompact Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
4
4%
$70$192
8 Seat VanFullsize Passenger Van
8
4
5 small
Rent withBargain Car Rentals
5
3%
$61$146
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 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
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers
6
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, 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
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz
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
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
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
19 Oct
$40
$124
20 Oct
$41
$124
21 Oct
$44
$124
22 Oct
$37
$124
23 Oct
$48
$124
24 Oct
$38
$124
25 Oct
$37
$124
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$40
$132
20 Oct
$52
$132
21 Oct
$64
$132
22 Oct
$39
$132
23 Oct
$63
$132
24 Oct
$39
$132
25 Oct
$48
$132
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$42
$145
20 Oct
$48
$145
21 Oct
$51
$145
22 Oct
$43
$145
23 Oct
$52
$145
24 Oct
$45
$145
25 Oct
$46
$145
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a standard SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$44
$164
20 Oct
$50
$164
21 Oct
$59
$164
22 Oct
$43
$164
23 Oct
$57
$164
24 Oct
$43
$164
25 Oct
$47
$164
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$131
$174
20 Oct
$131
$174
21 Oct
$131
$174
22 Oct
$131
$236
23 Oct
$131
$236
24 Oct
$131
$236
25 Oct
$131
$236
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$75
$218
20 Oct
$120
$218
21 Oct
$135
$218
22 Oct
$181
$218
23 Oct
$181
$218
24 Oct
$41
$218
25 Oct
$46
$218
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
$189
$198
21 Oct
$189
$198
22 Oct
$189
$198
23 Oct
$189
$198
24 Oct
$189
$198
25 Oct
$189
$198
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$91
$96
20 Oct
$91
$91
21 Oct
$117
$117
22 Oct
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
23 Oct
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
24 Oct
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
25 Oct
$82
$82
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$104
$240
20 Oct
$112
$112
21 Oct
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
22 Oct
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
23 Oct
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
24 Oct
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
25 Oct
$89
$89
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$53
$59
20 Oct
$54
$54
21 Oct
$63
$63
22 Oct
$62
$63
23 Oct
$135
$135
24 Oct
$113
$114
25 Oct
$54
$168
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$115
$120
20 Oct
$115
$120
21 Oct
$115
$120
22 Oct
$115
$120
23 Oct
$115
$120
24 Oct
$115
$120
25 Oct
$115
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$85
$85
20 Oct
$139
$145
21 Oct
$139
$145
22 Oct
$90
$145
23 Oct
$90
$145
24 Oct
$90
$90
25 Oct
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
19 Oct
$139
$145
20 Oct
$139
$145
21 Oct
$139
$145
22 Oct
$139
$145
23 Oct
$139
$145
24 Oct
$139
$145
25 Oct
$139
$145
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 19 October, 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.
Alpha Car Hire Gold Coast Airport
N/A19B Ourimbah Road
Mon–Sun 07:00–19:00
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 (29)Unit 2 57-61 Ourimbah Road
Mon–Sun 07:00–21:00Excellent friendly pickup/dropoff experience (Kristin G. · Sep 2026)
Budget South Tweed Heads
N/A69a Minjungbal Dr (Metro)
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 3-day rental with pickup between 20 and 26 October 2026, prices range from AUD $37 per day for an Economy car to AUD $131 per day for an Intermediate 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 is an Economy car from AUD $37 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 20 and 26 October 2026. 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?
Booking your hire car in Coolangatta 28 days beforehand can save you over 8 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Coolangatta?
A minivan hired in Coolangatta starts from AUD $73 per day before any added extras, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 20 and 26 October 2026. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Coolangatta.
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?
Alpha Car Hire is the cheapest car rental company in Coolangatta, with rates from AUD $37 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 20 and 26 October 2026. 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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