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Set around 100 km to the north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast faces onto the Coral Sea coastline, much of which is lined by unbroken beaches — making this region a favourite among beach lovers and surfers.
The Sunshine Coast offers more than beautiful beaches though. Its interior is home to more national parks than anywhere else in Queensland, with the Glass House Mountains National Park a highlight. Back on the beach, the coastal Great Sandy National Park includes the stunning — and World Heritage-listed — K’gari (previously known as Fraser Island).
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from AUD $45/day
Compact Car
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from AUD $45/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 09 Feb - 14 Feb 2026
from AUD $49/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 09 Feb - 14 Feb 2026
from AUD $52/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $55/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $56/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 09 Feb - 14 Feb 2026
from AUD $62/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 07 Feb - 10 Feb 2026
from AUD $63/day
Intermediate Ute (single/extended cab)
View offerTravel 09 Feb - 14 Feb 2026
from AUD $65/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on February 06, 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 06 February, 2026
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- 01 Jan 2026jen k.Booked: Mystery Vehicle - Auto or similarMaroochydore Downtown
- 28 Oct 2025pennie w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarSunshine Coast
- 22 Dec 2025alan j.Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 11 Nov 2025laurie s.Booked: Mazda Cx3 or similarNewcastle Airport Australia
- 08 Jan 2026sean w.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarBrisbane Airport
- 02 Feb 2026max g.Booked: Mazda Cx5 or similarGold Coast Coolangatta Airport
- 30 Jan 2026hugh b.Booked: Subaru Forester or similarAdelaide Airport
- 25 Jan 2026andrew h.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarTullamarine Off 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 | Eight 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
12%
$129$264
Kia CarnivalPremium Passenger Van
8
5
3 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast, Hertz, Thrifty
2
12%
$68$197
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Rent withBudget
3
12%
$46$100
Mg HsFullsize SUV
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast
4
8%
$52$141
MG 3Compact Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEast Coast
5
8%
$73$79Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
BYD vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
BYD Atto 3Electric
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Honda Hr-v Vi-x
4
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget
Kia vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Sixt, Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
2
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Cerato
5
4
1 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
ProvidersBudget
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 CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda Cx3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda Cx5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Nissan vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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
2
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Subaru Forester
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
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Budget
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Avis, Hertz
Toyota Commuter
12
4
6 large, 4 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis, Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget, 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 Kluger
5
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
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
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
4
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 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz, Europcar, Budget
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 06 February, 2026
Sunshine Coast daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$48
$86
07 Feb
$48
$86
08 Feb
$48
$48
09 Feb
$45
$86
10 Feb
$48
$86
11 Feb
$46
$86
12 Feb
$48
$86
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$55
$72
07 Feb
$55
$72
08 Feb
$55
$72
09 Feb
$55
$91
10 Feb
$55
$91
11 Feb
$63
$91
12 Feb
$65
$91
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$70
$104
07 Feb
$70
$104
08 Feb
$69
$103
09 Feb
$62
$110
10 Feb
$69
$115
11 Feb
$62
$115
12 Feb
$69
$115
Price range over the past 12 months for a fullsize SUV
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$56
$96
07 Feb
$56
$96
08 Feb
$56
$69
09 Feb
$52
$96
10 Feb
$56
$96
11 Feb
$52
$96
12 Feb
$66
$96
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$63
$116
07 Feb
$63
$116
08 Feb
$63
$96
09 Feb
$63
$116
10 Feb
$63
$116
11 Feb
$63
$116
12 Feb
$67
$116
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$69
$153
07 Feb
$72
$153
08 Feb
$69
$99
09 Feb
$69
$153
10 Feb
$72
$153
11 Feb
$70
$153
12 Feb
$72
$153
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$149
$165
07 Feb
$149
$165
08 Feb
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 Feb
$137
$165
10 Feb
$149
$165
11 Feb
$123
$165
12 Feb
$125
$165
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$66
$66
07 Feb
$66
$66
08 Feb
$66
$66
09 Feb
$66
$66
10 Feb
$66
$66
11 Feb
$66
$66
12 Feb
$66
$66
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$189
$189
07 Feb
$189
$189
08 Feb
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 Feb
$182
$189
10 Feb
$189
$189
11 Feb
$182
$189
12 Feb
$189
$189
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$93
$175
07 Feb
$97
$175
08 Feb
$109
$173
09 Feb
$116
$194
10 Feb
$125
$194
11 Feb
$95
$194
12 Feb
$97
$194
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$190
$260
07 Feb
$190
$286
08 Feb
$199
$260
09 Feb
$167
$282
10 Feb
$190
$282
11 Feb
$167
$282
12 Feb
$190
$285
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$85
$92
07 Feb
$85
$92
08 Feb
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 Feb
$65
$92
10 Feb
$85
$92
11 Feb
$65
$92
12 Feb
$85
$92
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
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 Feb
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 Feb
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 Feb
$90
$104
10 Feb
$95
$104
11 Feb
$90
$104
12 Feb
$95
$104
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
06 Feb
$105
$105
07 Feb
$105
$105
08 Feb
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 Feb
$105
$105
10 Feb
$105
$105
11 Feb
$105
$105
12 Feb
$105
$105
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 06 February, 2026
Sunshine Coast Airport car hire
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Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Sunshine Coast Airport.
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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 Maroochydore Downtown (metro)
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0074a Aerodrome Road, Queensland
Budget Currimundi (sunshine Coast)
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00704 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Dollar Caloundra Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 8:00–17:00, Sat 8:00–12:00, Sun Closed1D Baldwin Street, Queensland
East Coast Sunshine Coast
View details4.7 (22)Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30, Sat 08:00–16:00, Sun 08:00–17:0030 Runway Dr, Queensland
Europcar Maroochydore Kawana
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00294 Nicklin Way, Queensland
Hertz Maroochydore Downtown
View details4.7 (14)Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed40 Aerodrome Rd, Queensland
Sixt Marcoola
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Thu 08:00–15:00, Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–11:003 Beech St, Queensland
Thrifty Maroochydore Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–12:00, Sun Closed40 Aerodrome Rd, Queensland
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?
Prices start at AUD $45 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $151 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in The Sunshine Coast.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in The Sunshine Coast?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $66 and AUD $182 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in The Sunshine Coast.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in The Sunshine 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 between AUD $95 and AUD $208 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in The Sunshine Coast.
What is the highest-rated hire car in The Sunshine Coast?
The highest-rated rental car in The Sunshine Coast is Toyota Corolla or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in The Sunshine Coast?
East Coast is the highest-rated car hire provider in The Sunshine Coast, based on ratings by our customers.
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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