VroomVroomVroom compares car hire deals at Gold Coast Airport from trusted rental car companies including Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar, Hertz and Enterprise. Find great car rental rates by comparing rentals at Gold Coast Airport.
Gold Coast Airport (formerly Coolangatta Airport) is unique, in that its runway straddles two states of Australia; Queensland and New South Wales. Both its domestic and international flights operate out of the same terminal for convenience and practicality.
| Standard Car | Compact SUV | Fullsize Car |
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Gold Coast Airport is just a 30-minute drive from the city centre. From budget to quality airlines that fly all over the world, the Gold Coast is known for providing a service that caters to everyone. Gold Coast Airport is only open between 4:30am to 11:00pm. Are you starting your journey at Gold Coast Airport? There are both off and on airport parking solutions available. Are you flying into Gold Coast Airport?
You can find the on-airport car rental counters near the entrance and taxi rank. If you arrived on an international flight, start heading towards the other end of the airport and pass the main entrance. You will see the car rental counter on the left-hand side across from the Qantas Club.
Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Budget, Europcar and Enterprise are available to rent at Gold Coast Airport. Keep in mind that East Coast Car Rentals is an off-airport provider and required a shuttle bus or form of transport to get to. This is, however, a much cheaper option if you are looking to save money.
Gold Coast Airport Address: Eastern Avenue, Bilinga, Queensland 4225
Number of On Site Suppliers: 6. Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Thrifty and Hertz.
Number of off-site suppliers: 1. East Coast Car Rentals
Car Rental Opening Hours: From 6am to 10:45pm, 7 days a week, you can rent a car from Gold Coast Airport.
Need to pick up/drop off a hire car early morning or late evening? These depots have extended hours.
 | Avis Gold Coast Airport: Monday to Sunday from 6 am to 10:30 pm. |
 | Budget Gold Coast Airport: Monday to Sunday from 6 am to 10:30 pm. |
 | Thrifty Gold Coast Airport: Monday to Sunday from 6 am to 10:30 pm. |
The best way to get an idea of renting a car is to read about fellow traveller’s real recent experiences. Our team have reached out to some of our customers who recently rented from Gold Coast Airport and their experiences are shared below.
Jane (August 2019): Jane picked up their intermediate car from Gold Coast Airport and rented a car for 4 days. They were happy with the car hire experience with Enterprise.
Chad (August) 2019): Chad rates their Avis car rental a 9/10 and said that the car rental process at Gold Coast airport was good.
Situated at the southern end of the Gold Coast, the airport is approximately 25 km (16 mi) south of Surfers Paradise, and about 100 km (62 mi) south of Brisbane. Take note that the entrance to the airport can be found in the suburb of Biling near Coolangatta.
Surfers Paradise is a popular tourist destination with white sandy beaches, accommodation and attractions to suit most budgets and tastes. We are proud to provide you with a list of available rental cars from the Gold Coast as well. If you need more driving tips, click here.
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You’ll find the car rental counters at Gold Coast Airport right next to the entrance. The on-airport car rental suppliers are located in the same area. Your rental company will direct you to the correct parking location to collect your vehicle. Off-airport depots will require a shuttle bus or alternative transport to get to.
You return the car rental in the same place you picked it up. At Gold Coast Airport, this is in the car park outside the terminal.
The domestic and international terminals are both in the same building at Gold Coast Airport.
You will need to return the rental car in the same condition it was in when you picked it up. Unless the car is noticeably dirty, you do not need to wash it.
The closest petrol station is Freedom Fuels at Airport Central, 1 Eastern Ave, Bilinga QLD 4225. This petrol station is open 24 hours. You can download the Vroom Fuel Price Compare App to find the cheapest fuel in the area.
There are no toll roads in the Gold Coast or near the airport. Keep in mind that Brisbane does have toll roads if you drive there.
Upon arrival in the Gold Coast Airport, there are already spectacular attractions that you can check out when collecting your rental car. The obvious choice is to head north to explore the legendary Gold Coast. You have something for everyone here; 70 kms of sun, sand and surf, and 100,000 hectares of world heritage listed rainforest in the region. That's without starting on the theme parks, restaurants and nightclubs, which help to make this Australia's most popular holiday destination.
VroomVroomVroom have come up with a few stunning things that you can do and places where you can stay, shop, dine, or visit during your adventure in Gold Coast Airport. Check it out below!
Attractions | Accommodation | Restaurants
Address: 74 Chainey Ave, Miami QLD 4220, Australia
If you are looking for an adventure of a lifetime, why not come, join and visit Australian Surfing Adventures?
Whether it be a 2-hour surf lesson on one of Gold Coast's best beaches or a surf trip away. Rest assured you will be regarded like royalty and be offered one of the best surfing experiences around.
The team at ASA has over 42 years experience and know this coastline like the back of their hand. They have the knowledge to find the best waves on any given day and they also have a few secret spots and hidden gems tucked up our sleeves.
Their surf instructors and guides are the backbone of their business so they only selected the best of the best who are passionate fun loving people with the knowledge and experience to teach you all you need to know - from weather patterns to tidal movement to wind swell forecasts to rips and of course, get you ready surfing all the way to the beach. Note that ASA success rate is 100%.
Address: Duringan Street/Pacific Parade, Currumbin, Queensland, Australia 4223
Surf Easy is the original Alley surf school and the only licensed and Accredited Surf School to have run lessons at the Alley every weekend and Holiday since January 1994.
It's also the only Surf School on the Coast where you can get instruction from a Level 4 Master Coach, with years of teaching experience and Educational Qualifications, so we can cater for all levels of ability.
Surf Easy offers the best value lessons on the Coast with the Gold Coast's most experienced coaches, at Currumbin Alley, the best and safest location, and value their safety record.
Address: 127 Golden Four Dr, Gold Coast QLD 4225
If you need a few days off or catching an early flight, La Costa Motel provides comfortable accommodation with a 'beach shack' atmosphere between the Gold Coast Airport and the stunning Bilinga beach. La Costa Motel is a top destination for leisure and business travellers alike with free 24-hour airport transfers and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi.
You are welcomed in air-conditioned rooms with pillow topped comfort guaranteed beds, flat screen TVs and DVD players, microwave, fridge, and your very own Expresso Coffee Pod Machine. Most of the rooms have courtyards surrounded by the iconic 'white picket fence' or stay in your own upstairs apartment looking over the Pacific Ocean.
So what are you waiting for? Walk 50m to the end of the street for your true Gold Coast beach experience or take one of the vintage bicycles along the boardwalk to the tree-lined cafes, restaurants and shops in Kirra, Coolangatta and Tugun.
Address: Q1 Resort & Spa, Hamilton Ave & Northcliffe Terrace, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
Longboards Laidback Eatery & Bar is the Gold Coast's best gourmet burger & craft beer eatery located in Surfers Paradise under the Q1 Tower.
They offer over 20 gourmet burger options plus hotdogs that vary in affordability and size to satisfy anyone's hunger.
They are home of the famous 1.8kg Phat Bastard burger challenge, Longboards also offers a wide selection of seasonal cocktails to enjoy whilst looking out over the beautiful Q1 setting. If you are looking for amazing burgers packed full of fresh local ingredients and a great atmosphere then drop by!
