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Compare rental car prices at Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

Gold Coast Airport

Gold Coast International Airport (formerly known as Coolangatta Airport) is located about 25km from Surfers Paradise, and about 24km from the Gold Coast. Although there’s no rail connection from the airport to the city, there are bus services to the train station at Varsity Lakes station which connects to the Gold Coast. Be ready to hit the road the second you touch down by making your next hire car an airport pickup hire car. VroomVroomVroom can show you the best rates available, and make sure the vehicle is ready and waiting for you when you touch down.

Quick facts on hiring a car at Gold Coast Airport

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Crossover, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsNine car rental depots at Gold Coast Airport.
✅ Rental brandsAlamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Upcoming car rental rates at Gold Coast Airport*

Economy Car

Economy Car

Starts at AUD $60/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023

Compact Car

Compact Car

Starts at AUD $60/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Starts at AUD $63/day
From December 10, 2023 to December 15, 2023

Passenger Van

Passenger Van

Starts at AUD $99/day
From December 09, 2023 to December 12, 2023

Premium Crossover

Premium Crossover

Starts at AUD $142/day
From December 08, 2023 to December 13, 2023

*Rates last updated on December 05, 2023 Rental rate prices displayed were available in response to a search at 7:01 am on December 05, 2023 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.

Car rental depots at Gold Coast Airport

Please note that the depot hours below may change at any time without notice.

Alamo Gold Coast Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    06:30 - 21:00
Avis Gold Coast Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    06:00 - 22:00
Budget Gold Coast Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    06:00 - 22:00
Dollar Gold Coast Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    06:00 - 22:30
East Coast Gold Coast Airport * 3 Karana Street
  • mon - fri
    07:30 - 18:00
  • sat - sun
    08:30 - 17:00
Enterprise Gold Coast Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    06:30 - 21:00
Hertz Gold Coast Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    06:00 - 22:30
Sixt Gold Coast Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    06:00 - 20:00
Thrifty Gold Coast Airport Terminal Building
  • mon - sun
    06:00 - 22:30
*East Coast is an off-airport provider, meaning a complimentary shuttle bus will take you directly from the terminal to their site.

Picking up a rental car at Gold Coast Airport

You’ll find a selection of the best-known car rental companies located opposite the arrivals area at Gold Coast Airport. See below for clear instructions on how to find Gold Coast Airport’s car hire desks and where to pick up your rental car in each terminal.

Gold Coast Airport orientation: Terminals

Gold Coast Airport has one terminal known as Terminal 1. Domestic arrivals is located on the left side of the terminal and international arrivals are on the right — the flight check-in desks are in between.

International and Domestic Terminal

Where are the on-airport hire car desks?

The on-airport hire car desks are located within the main arrivals terminal, near the baggage carousels. Your rental company will direct you to the correct location to collect your car.

Where are the on-airport hire cars parked?

The on-airport hire cars are parked on site and within walking distance of the terminal building. This makes it easy to collect your hire car from Gold Coast Airport.

What should I do if the car hire desk is unattended?

Hopefully the car rental company has left a sign with instructions or a contact number. In this situation, use the number they have provided and let them know that you have arrived or follow the directions out to the car park where a rental attendant will help you.

If there is no sign, check your booking confirmation email for a contact phone number.

If you still have no luck finding assistance, contact us. Don’t be alarmed. It’s not unusual to see unmanned desks, and rest assured there’s usually someone who can help out in the car park where the rental cars are located.

Where are the off-airport hire cars?

If you booked with an off-airport provider, you’ll need to catch a shuttle to the car rental provider’s premises near the airport.

Dropping off a hire car at Gold Coast Airport

International and Domestic Terminal

Returning an on-airport hire car

To return your hire car, follow the signs for the Rental Returns car park, located on the right-hand side of Terminal Drive.

For after-hours returns, there is a return slot where you can drop off the key. Park and lock your car then place the keys in the drop box located in the car hire returns area.

Returning an off-airport hire car

For Bargain Car Rentals you will need to return the vehicle to their off-site depot located at 2/57 Ourimbah Road, Tweed Heads. There is a shuttle service back to the airport terminal, though please note it is only available within business hours and 20 minutes prior to closing. Please allow sufficient time (approximately 20 min) for the shuttle to arrive.

The information on this section was last reviewed on June 9, 2023.


Frequently asked questions for Gold Coast Airport car rental

How much does it cost to hire a car at Gold Coast Airport?

Prices start at AUD $60 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $226 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle at Gold Coast Airport.

How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car at Gold Coast Airport?

If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $105 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car at Gold Coast Airport.

How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover at Gold Coast Airport?

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 AUD $99 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates at Gold Coast Airport.

What is the highest-rated hire car at Gold Coast Airport?

The highest-rated rental car at Gold Coast Airport is Suzuki Swift or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

What is the highest-rated car hire provider at Gold Coast Airport?

Sixt is the highest-rated car hire provider at Gold Coast Airport, based on ratings by our customers.

Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental at Gold Coast Airport?

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 at Gold Coast Airport may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it's best to to compare a few different lengths of bookings first to see what day rates result.

Which car rental companies offer automatic cars at Gold Coast Airport?

Most of our car rental providers offer automatic cars at Gold Coast Airport. The vehicle details section of our results page also indicates the transmission type of the rental vehicle, so you can ensure that you are getting an automatic car.

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