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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).
Compact CarView offerFrom $46/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
SpecialView offerFrom $55/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
Economy SUVView offerFrom $56/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
Compact SUVView offerFrom $61/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
Standard CarView offerFrom $62/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
Fullsize CarView offerFrom $62/day
for 29 Aug - 03 Sep 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on August 26, 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 26 August, 2025
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- 13 Jul 2025peta r.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarSunshine Coast
- 11 Jul 2025deborah r.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarSunshine Coast
- 07 Jul 2025jaime c.Booked: 2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray or similarMaroochydore Downtown
- 25 Jun 2025stephen c.Booked: Mg Hs or similarSunshine Coast
- 14 Jun 2025annesley d.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarMaroochydore
- 09 Jun 2025amanda r.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarSunshine Coast
- 09 Jun 2025fiona w.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarMaroochydore Kawana
- 07 May 2025darren h.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarMaroochydore
- 05 May 2025graham r.Booked: Mg Hs or similarSunshine Coast
- 01 May 2025gerald o.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarMaroochydore
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Quick facts on hiring a car in the Sunshine Coast
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV and Sport. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Eight car rental depots in Sunshine Coast. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Sunshine Coast
Popular rental car models in Sunshine Coast last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
18%
$35$85
Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast, Thrifty, Hertz
2
12%
$57$83
Kia StonicCompact SUV
5
5
1 small
Rent withBudget
3
10%
$44$78
Mg HsFullsize SUV
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Rent withEast Coast
4
6%
$49$67
Mg ZsIntermediate SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEast Coast
5
6%
$45$119Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Rent withHertz
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
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Hyundai Ioniq 5Electric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric
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, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt, Avis
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
2
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers
6
2
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Sixt
Kia K4
5
4
2 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
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
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
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
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 Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Tesla vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
Tesla Model Y ElectricElectric
5
4
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
ProvidersAvis
Toyota CamryHybrid
5
4
2 small
ProvidersBudget, Avis, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Avis, East Coast
Toyota Commuter
12
4
6 large, 4 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEast Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 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
Toyota Hilux Sr 4x4 Guaranteed Model
5
4
2 large, 3 small
ProvidersEast Coast
Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab
5
5
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
ProvidersAvis, Budget
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
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt, East Coast
Other vehicles for hire in Sunshine Coast
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
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
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 26 August, 2025
Sunshine Coast daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$65
$65
$81
$81
27 Aug
$65
$65
$81
$81
28 Aug
$65
$65
$81
$81
29 Aug
$46
$46
$81
$81
30 Aug
$66
$66
$86
$86
31 Aug
$46
$46
$66
$66
01 Sep
$49
$49
$81
$81
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$65
$65
$81
$81
27 Aug
$65
$65
$81
$81
28 Aug
$65
$65
$81
$81
29 Aug
$63
$63
$82
$82
30 Aug
$80
$80
$81
$81
31 Aug
$63
$63
$82
$82
01 Sep
$64
$64
$81
$81
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$79
$79
$104
$104
27 Aug
$79
$79
$104
$104
28 Aug
$79
$79
$104
$104
29 Aug
$62
$62
$104
$104
30 Aug
$80
$80
$104
$104
31 Aug
$74
$74
$91
$91
01 Sep
$79
$79
$119
$119
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$72
$72
$96
$96
27 Aug
$72
$72
$96
$96
28 Aug
$72
$72
$96
$96
29 Aug
$56
$56
$96
$96
30 Aug
$72
$72
$96
$96
31 Aug
$72
$72
$81
$81
01 Sep
$71
$71
$96
$96
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$88
$88
$116
$116
27 Aug
$88
$88
$116
$116
28 Aug
$88
$88
$116
$116
29 Aug
$65
$65
$116
$116
30 Aug
$88
$88
$116
$116
31 Aug
$65
$65
$99
$99
01 Sep
$77
$77
$159
$159
Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$88
$88
$153
$153
27 Aug
$88
$88
$153
$153
28 Aug
$88
$88
$153
$153
29 Aug
$70
$70
$153
$153
30 Aug
$90
$90
$153
$153
31 Aug
$70
$70
$136
$136
01 Sep
$68
$68
$197
$197
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$140
$140
$165
$165
27 Aug
$140
$140
$165
$165
28 Aug
$140
$140
$165
$165
29 Aug
$121
$121
$165
$165
30 Aug
$140
$140
$165
$165
31 Aug
$121
$121
$152
$152
01 Sep
$144
$144
$212
$212
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
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
27 Aug
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
28 Aug
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
29 Aug
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
30 Aug
$79
$79
$79
$79
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
$70
$70
$70
$70
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$189
$189
$189
$189
27 Aug
$189
$189
$189
$189
28 Aug
$189
$189
$189
$189
29 Aug
$182
$182
$189
$189
30 Aug
$189
$189
$189
$189
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
$189
$189
$189
$189
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$182
$182
$182
$182
27 Aug
$182
$182
$182
$182
28 Aug
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
29 Aug
$148
$148
$151
$151
30 Aug
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
31 Aug
$170
$170
$173
$173
01 Sep
$165
$165
$195
$195
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$179
$179
$246
$246
27 Aug
$190
$190
$246
$246
28 Aug
$190
$190
$246
$246
29 Aug
$183
$183
$246
$246
30 Aug
$190
$190
$246
$246
31 Aug
$246
$246
$246
$246
01 Sep
$190
$190
$249
$249
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$85
$85
$92
$92
27 Aug
$85
$85
$92
$92
28 Aug
$85
$85
$92
$92
29 Aug
$65
$65
$92
$92
30 Aug
$85
$85
$92
$92
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
$85
$85
$92
$92
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
26 Aug
$95
$95
$104
$104
27 Aug
$95
$95
$104
$104
28 Aug
$95
$95
$104
$104
29 Aug
$90
$90
$104
$104
30 Aug
$95
$95
$104
$104
31 Aug
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
01 Sep
$95
$95
$104
$104
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 26 August, 2025
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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 the Sunshine Coast
Car hire depots in the Sunshine Coast are marked on the map below.
Avis Maroochydore Downtown
74a Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore QLD, 4558
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Budget Maroochydore
74b Aerodrome Rd (Metro), Maroochydore QLD, 4558
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.73 • 3 ratings
Dollar Caloundra Downtown
1D Baldwin Street, Caloundra QLD, 4551
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
East Coast Sunshine Coast
30 Runway Dr, Marcoola QLD, 4564
Today •7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
4.64 • 18 ratings
Europcar Maroochydore Kawana
294 Nicklin Way, Warana QLD, 4575
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Hertz Maroochydore Downtown
40 Aerodrome Rd, Sunshine Coast, Qld QLD, 4558
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.69 • 14 ratings
Sixt Marcoola
3 Beech St, Mudjimba QLD, 4564
Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
4.40 • 5 ratings
Thrifty Maroochydore Downtown
40 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD, 4558
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.00 • 3 ratings
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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 Sunshine Coast?
Prices start at AUD $46 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 Sunshine Coast.
How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Sunshine Coast?
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $67 and AUD $189 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Sunshine Coast.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in 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 $148 and AUD $192 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Sunshine Coast.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Sunshine Coast?
The highest-rated rental car in Sunshine Coast is Kia Cerato or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Sunshine Coast?
Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider in 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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