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Car rental rates in Surfers Paradise, Queensland
Surfers Paradise is the hub of Queensland’s sunny Gold Coast. This seaside strip has it all — music, cultural and sporting events, nightlife, beaches, and shopping.
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Compact Car
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $42/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $48/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $50/day
Economy Car
View offerTravel 19 Oct - 22 Oct 2025
from AUD $51/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $52/day
Special
View offerTravel 19 Oct - 22 Oct 2025
from AUD $52/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 20 Oct - 25 Oct 2025
from AUD $54/day
Mini Car
View offerTravel 21 Oct - 24 Oct 2025
from AUD $59/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 22 Oct - 27 Oct 2025
from AUD $70/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 17, 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 17 October, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 26 Sep 2025tanya c.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSurfers Paradise
- 13 Aug 2025helen g.Booked: Volkswagen Polo or similarGold Coast Surfers Paradise
- 05 Aug 2025kevin t.Booked: Mg 3 Core or similarGold Coast Southport
- 04 Aug 2025malcolm c.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSurfers Paradise
- 29 Jul 2025saxon m.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similarSouthport
- 20 Jul 2025paul w.Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similarSurfers Paradise
- 13 Jul 2025suzana b.Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similarGold Coast Surfers Paradise
- 21 Aug 2025praveen g.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Central
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Surfers Paradise
| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Five car rental depots in Surfers Paradise. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
Car models commonly available in Surfers Paradise
Popular rental car models in Surfers Paradise last month
- % of BookingsModelPrice range last monthProviders
1
26%
$57$146
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Hertz, Enterprise
2
21%
$52$138
Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Rent withEnterprise, Thrifty
3
18%
$92$420
Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty
4
12%
$52$191Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Enterprise
5
6%
$41$64Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withEnterprise
Ford vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Ford Everest
7
4
4 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai Venue
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Kia Cerato
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt, Europcar
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise, Thrifty, Hertz
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
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
MG 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
MG HS
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
7
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Nissan vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Nissan Xtrail
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Peugeot vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Peugeot 508s
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Skoda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Skoda Scala
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Subaru vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Suzuki vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Toyota Camry
5
4
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Volkswagen Polo
5
4
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersEnterprise
Other vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
10.5 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersHertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersHertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersEnterprise, Sixt
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 17 October, 2025
Surfers Paradise daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a small car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$63
$63
$94
$94
18 Oct
$63
$63
$94
$94
19 Oct
$51
$51
$83
$83
20 Oct
$42
$42
$495
$495
21 Oct
$51
$51
$83
$83
22 Oct
$46
$46
$495
$495
23 Oct
$57
$57
$83
$83
Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$68
$68
$68
$68
18 Oct
$68
$68
$68
$68
19 Oct
$56
$56
$56
$56
20 Oct
$50
$50
$60
$60
21 Oct
$56
$56
$67
$67
22 Oct
$56
$56
$67
$67
23 Oct
$62
$62
$75
$75
Price range over the past 12 months for a large car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$71
$71
$178
$178
18 Oct
$71
$71
$178
$178
19 Oct
$70
$70
$117
$117
20 Oct
$54
$54
$117
$117
21 Oct
$70
$70
$117
$117
22 Oct
$60
$60
$117
$117
23 Oct
$70
$70
$117
$117
Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$88
$88
$146
$146
18 Oct
$88
$88
$146
$146
19 Oct
$70
$70
$96
$96
20 Oct
$52
$52
$517
$517
21 Oct
$76
$76
$96
$96
22 Oct
$58
$58
$517
$517
23 Oct
$67
$67
$96
$96
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$144
$144
$161
$161
18 Oct
$144
$144
$161
$161
19 Oct
$95
$95
$120
$120
20 Oct
$48
$48
$120
$120
21 Oct
$95
$95
$120
$120
22 Oct
$56
$56
$120
$120
23 Oct
$64
$64
$120
$120
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$165
$165
$184
$184
18 Oct
$165
$165
$184
$184
19 Oct
$147
$147
$183
$183
20 Oct
$75
$75
$183
$183
21 Oct
$164
$164
$183
$183
22 Oct
$70
$70
$183
$183
23 Oct
$108
$108
$183
$183
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
$176
$176
$176
$176
18 Oct
$176
$176
$176
$176
19 Oct
$196
$196
$196
$196
20 Oct
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
21 Oct
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
22 Oct
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
23 Oct
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
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
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
18 Oct
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
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
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
21 Oct
$153
$153
$171
$171
22 Oct
$153
$153
$171
$171
23 Oct
$144
$144
$171
$171
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
17 Oct
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
18 Oct
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
19 Oct
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
20 Oct
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
21 Oct
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
22 Oct
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
23 Oct
$100
$100
$111
$111
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 17 October, 2025
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Regional airports near Surfers Paradise
Car rental depots in Surfers Paradise
Car hire depots in Surfers Paradise are marked on the map below.
Enterprise Gold Coast Surfers Paradise
32 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise QLD, 4217
Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4.93 • 6 ratings
Europcar Gold Coast Southport
116 Minnie Street, Southport QLD, 4215
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
4.80 • 1 rating
Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown
84-89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise, Qld QLD, 4217
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.32 • 5 ratings
Sixt Southport
53 Winchester Street, Southport QLD, 4215
Today •7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
4.77 • 14 ratings
Thrifty Surfers Paradise
84-89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD, 4217
Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.60 • 9 ratings
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Frequently asked questions
On hiring a car in Surfers Paradise, Queensland
How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise?
Prices start at AUD $42 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $517 per day for an Economy SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Surfers Paradise.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Surfers Paradise?
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 Surfers Paradise.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Surfers Paradise?
The highest-rated rental car in Surfers Paradise is Mg Zs Excite or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Surfers Paradise?
Enterprise is the highest-rated car hire provider in Surfers Paradise, based on ratings by our customers.
Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Surfers Paradise?
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 Surfers Paradise 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.
Can I pick up a car hire in Surfers Paradise and drop off in another location?
Of course. When booking your car, choose the destination you’d like to drop off at, though keep in mind your supplier may charge a one-way fee.
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