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Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $54/day
Compact Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $55/day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $57/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $61/day
Special
Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 12 Sep 2026
from AUD $62/day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
View offerTravel 09 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $67/day
Intermediate Car
Mazda 3 or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $68/day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
6 Cubic Metre Van or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $69/day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
View offerTravel 07 Sep - 14 Sep 2026
from AUD $72/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 04, 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 04 September, 2026
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- 07 Aug 2026andrew d.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarMaroochydore Downtown
- 06 May 2026lisa k.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarAdelaide Airport
- 03 Jun 2026helen m.Booked: Toyota Rav4 Hybrid or similarCairns
- 18 May 2026gayle t.Booked: Kia Sportage or similarMelbourne Tullamarine Airport
- 04 Jun 2026dianne a.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarBrisbane Airport
- 07 May 2026joanne b.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarGold Coast Airport
- 30 May 2026justin b.Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similarGold Coast Airport
- 11 Jun 2026anna maria b.Booked: Compact SUVHobart 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 | 13 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
35%
$58$75
Toyota Corolla HybridCompact Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEast Coast, Hertz, Thrifty
2
17%
$60$145
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
3
9%
$48$171
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
3 small
Rent withBudget
4
9%
$66$131
Mystery CarSpecial Special Offer Car
5
4
1 small
Rent withEuropcar
5
9%
$69$73Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
Ford vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
4 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, Sixt
Kia Carnival HybridHybrid
8
5
3 large, 5 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
3
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
ProvidersBudget
Land Rover vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Land Rover Defender
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
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 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersBudget
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
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
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
3
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota CH-R
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Commuter
12
4
6 large, 4 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Corolla
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, East Coast, Sixt
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
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
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, East Coast
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
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
2
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
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 04 September, 2026
Sunshine Coast daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$54
$113
05 Sep
$69
$118
06 Sep
$77
$94
07 Sep
$54
$102
08 Sep
$69
$99
09 Sep
$54
$103
10 Sep
$69
$108
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$68
$154
05 Sep
$78
$119
06 Sep
$84
$100
07 Sep
$68
$105
08 Sep
$75
$102
09 Sep
$71
$106
10 Sep
$78
$111
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$78
$141
05 Sep
$104
$141
06 Sep
$104
$136
07 Sep
$78
$141
08 Sep
$104
$141
09 Sep
$78
$141
10 Sep
$104
$141
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$57
$120
05 Sep
$74
$127
06 Sep
$86
$101
07 Sep
$57
$103
08 Sep
$74
$101
09 Sep
$57
$101
10 Sep
$74
$101
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$72
$153
05 Sep
$80
$132
06 Sep
$80
$115
07 Sep
$72
$128
08 Sep
$80
$128
09 Sep
$78
$128
10 Sep
$80
$128
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$89
$259
05 Sep
$120
$259
06 Sep
$101
$138
07 Sep
$89
$259
08 Sep
$100
$259
09 Sep
$96
$259
10 Sep
$101
$259
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$122
$197
05 Sep
$160
$197
06 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
07 Sep
$122
$197
08 Sep
$160
$197
09 Sep
$122
$197
10 Sep
$160
$197
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 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
05 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
06 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
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
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 Sep
$189
$189
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$149
$237
05 Sep
$165
$175
06 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
07 Sep
$134
$230
08 Sep
$165
$230
09 Sep
$134
$230
10 Sep
$165
$230
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$177
$250
05 Sep
$190
$220
06 Sep
$159
$220
07 Sep
$166
$220
08 Sep
$190
$220
09 Sep
$183
$200
10 Sep
$190
$200
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$61
$87
05 Sep
$79
$87
06 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
07 Sep
$61
$90
08 Sep
$79
$90
09 Sep
$65
$90
10 Sep
$79
$90
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$92
$109
05 Sep
$99
$109
06 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
07 Sep
$92
$120
08 Sep
$99
$120
09 Sep
$94
$120
10 Sep
$99
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
04 Sep
$90
$126
05 Sep
$110
$125
06 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
07 Sep
$90
$125
08 Sep
$110
$125
09 Sep
$105
$125
10 Sep
$110
$125
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 04 September, 2026
Sunshine Coast Airport car hire
Are you flying into the Sunshine Coast?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Sunshine Coast Airport.
Regional airports near the Sunshine Coast
Local expert tips for hiring a car at the Sunshine Coast
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.
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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 Currumundi Downtown
N/A704 Nicklin Way (Metro)
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, w/e 08:00–12:00Avis Maroochydore Downtown
N/A74a Aerodrome Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Budget Currimundi (sunshine Coast)
N/A704 Nicklin Way
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, w/e 08:00–12:00Budget Maroochydore (sunshine Coast)
4.7 (3)74b Aerodrome Rd
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Dollar Caloundra Downtown
N/A1D Baldwin Street
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
East Coast Sunshine Coast
4.7 (22)30 Runway Dr
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun 08:00–17:00
Europcar Maroochydore Kawana
N/A294 Nicklin Way
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
Hertz Caloundra Downtown
3.2 (1)51 Bowman Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunHertz Maroochydore Downtown
4.7 (14)40 Aerodrome Rd
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed Sun
Sixt Currimundi
N/A678 Nicklin Way
Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 (Fri to 16:00), Sat 07:00–10:00, closed SunSixt Marcoola
N/A3 Beech St
Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00, closed w/e
Thrifty Caloundra
N/A51 Bowman Road
Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunThrifty Maroochydore Downtown
4.3 (4)40 Aerodrome Rd
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, closed SunThe Mazda 2 was amazing! I loved it. (Lisa F. · Aug 2026)
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?
For a rental period from 7 September to 12 September 2026, prices range from AUD $54 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $132 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in the Sunshine Coast.
What is the cheapest car rental in the Sunshine Coast?
The cheapest car rental in the Sunshine Coast for the rental period from 7 September to 12 September 2026 is a Suzuki Swift or similar from Thrifty costing AUD $54 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 The Sunshine Coast?
Based on our data from over 55,200 rental car bookings in The Sunshine Coast over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 10 days beforehand can save you over 20 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in the Sunshine Coast?
The price of a minivan hired in the Sunshine Coast from 11 September to 18 September 2026 ranges from AUD $112 to AUD $220 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in the Sunshine Coast.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in the Sunshine Coast?
An electric rental car hired in the Sunshine Coast from 11 September to 18 September 2026 costs AUD $181 per day before any added extras. As rates can vary depending on the depot location, please enter your travel dates in the search form to compare live rates, rental car provider options, and depot location.
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 best car rental company in the Sunshine Coast?
East Coast is our highest-rated car hire provider in the Sunshine Coast, scoring an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in The Sunshine Coast?
Thrifty is the cheapest car rental company in The Sunshine Coast, with rates from AUD $69 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 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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