
Great value rental cars from the Gold Coast’s most trusted car hire providers
Compact Car
Travel 07 Nov - 12 Nov 2025
from AUD $49/day

Special
Travel 07 Nov - 12 Nov 2025
from AUD $49/day

Economy Car
Travel 06 Nov - 09 Nov 2025
from AUD $49/day

Standard Car
Travel 07 Nov - 12 Nov 2025
from AUD $51/day

Intermediate Car
Travel 07 Nov - 12 Nov 2025
from AUD $53/day

Intermediate SUV
Travel 07 Nov - 12 Nov 2025
from AUD $55/day

Compact SUV
Travel 07 Nov - 12 Nov 2025
from AUD $55/day

Standard SUV
Travel 09 Nov - 14 Nov 2025
from AUD $64/day

Economy SUV
Travel 05 Nov - 08 Nov 2025
from AUD $69/day

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on November 04, 2025 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 November, 2025
On hiring a car in the Gold Coast, Queensland
Prices start at AUD $49 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $235 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in The Gold Coast.
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 $144 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in The Gold Coast.
The highest-rated rental car in The Gold Coast is Hyundai I30 or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Enterprise is the highest-rated car hire provider in The Gold Coast, based on ratings by our customers.
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 Gold 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.
While the Gold Coast has a range of transport options, a rental car brings with it unrivalled flexibility. The train line that serves the Gold Coast is primarily a rail link to Brisbane and so while handy for commuting between the two, it is of less use if you’d like to explore a bit further. Likewise, the buses, while convenient, do have limited hours of operation. You could always rely on Uber or taxis, but their costs can add up fast — particularly if you’re planning on longer trips. With a rental car, you can combine both its flexibility and convenience — and all this for a not unreasonable price. Once you weigh up the cost and lesser convenience of other transport options, especially if you’re planning on doing some road trips or scenic drives from the Gold Coast, deciding to hire a rental car can be a very smart move.
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. | 
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Seven car rental depots in The Gold Coast. | 
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. | 
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1
30%

Toyota Corolla HatchIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget, Enterprise, Thrifty
2
27%

Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Enterprise
3
7%

Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
4
7%

MG 3Economy Car
5
4
2 small
Enterprise
5
7%

Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty

Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Hyundai Venue
5
4
2 small
Europcar

Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
Avis, Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz

Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
Budget, Europcar, Sixt

Kia K4
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
Sixt

Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget

Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget

Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise

Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt

Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

MG 3
5
4
2 small
Enterprise

Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar

MG HS
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Peugeot 508s
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt

Skoda Scala
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Enterprise

Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar

Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis

Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Budget, Hertz

Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Avis, Sixt

Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise

Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis, Budget

Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt

Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz

Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz

Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
Avis

Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt

Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Sixt

Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
Sixt

Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
Sixt

Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Showing 10 of 16 vehicles

Volkswagen Polo
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise

6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty

Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz

Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz

Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz

Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise
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 November, 2025
Are you flying into the Gold Coast?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

There are no toll roads in the Gold Coast, but if you’re driving from Brisbane you may use the Clem7, Gateway Motorway, or Legacy Way, which do have toll charges. Check with your car hire provider when you collect your rental car to find out the details.
Traffic can be congested during holiday periods, so allow for additional travel time. Additionally, the standard peak traffic time is usually 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The Gold Coast is popular with cyclists so be sure to be a cyclist-aware driver.
It’s fairly easy to find street parking along the coast. Check signage for duration and payment requirements. See a map of city parking locations, and for those flying out of the Gold Coast, check out our airport parking options.
Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car on the Gold Coast and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.
The speed limit in built-up areas of the Gold Coast is 50km/h and 100km/h on highways. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and the conditions of the road.
Compare fuel prices: It’s important to return your hire car with a full tank to avoid extra fuel fees. Find affordable fuel when you need to fill up with our free fuel price comparison app.
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.

3 Lawrence Drive, Queensland

32 Central Park Ave (Metro), Queensland

32 Trickett Street, Queensland

81 Surf Parade, Queensland

84-89 Ferny Ave, Queensland

53 Winchester Street, Queensland

84-89 Ferny Ave, Queensland