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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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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on January 16, 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 16 January, 2026

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  • 18 Dec 2025

    Great Website

    mick j.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 26 Sep 2025

    Quick

    tanya c.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 24 Sep 2025

    Easy

    elijah a.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Rockhampton Airport
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
  • 07 Nov 2025

    From the booking to the Budget people at the counter in Adelaide it all went well - thankyou

    geoff g.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Adelaide
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 08 Nov 2025

    Always seamless thankyou

    nancy c.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Hobart Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 30 Oct 2025

    So easy vroom vroom vroom

    mark d.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 02 Nov 2025

    easy and clear

    karen a.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Gold Coast Airport
    MG 3 or similar
  • 29 Oct 2025

    Happy

    bernadette l.
    Booked: Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similar
    Brookvale
    Toyota Landcruiser Prado or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Surfers Paradise

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab) and SUV.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots in Surfers Paradise.
✅ Rental brandsEnterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Surfers Paradise

Popular rental car models in Surfers Paradise last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    23%

    $55
    $98
    Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3Economy SUV

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

  • 2

    15%

    $135
    $151
    Toyota Corolla Ascent

    Toyota Corolla AscentIntermediate Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz, Thrifty

  • 3

    13%

    $52
    $89
    Mg 3 Core

    Mg 3 CoreCompact Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Enterprise

  • 4

    10%

    $57
    $114
    Skoda Scala

    Skoda ScalaStandard Car

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise

  • 5

    8%

    $75
    $132
    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5Intermediate SUV

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Kia vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Kia K4

    Kia K4

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Kia Picanto

    Kia Picanto

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Mazda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX3

    Mazda CX3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

MG vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • MG 3

    MG 3

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

  • Mg 3 Core

    Mg 3 Core

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Nissan Xtrail

    Nissan Xtrail

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Skoda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Skoda Scala

    Skoda Scala

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

Subaru vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Subaru Forester

    Subaru Forester

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Ascent

    Toyota Corolla Ascent

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Volkswagen Polo

    Volkswagen Polo

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

Other vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy

    Dual Cab 4WD Lid/Canopy

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large

    Providers

    Enterprise, Europcar

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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 16 January, 2026

Surfers Paradise daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car

Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car

Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

$95

$97

Sat

17 Jan

$95

$97

Sun

18 Jan

$51

$53

Mon

19 Jan

$51

$132

Tue

20 Jan

$51

$132

Wed

21 Jan

$51

$90

Thu

22 Jan

$49

$90

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

$100

$100

Sat

17 Jan

$100

$100

Sun

18 Jan

$56

$56

Mon

19 Jan

$56

$59

Tue

20 Jan

$56

$56

Wed

21 Jan

$56

$56

Thu

22 Jan

$54

$59

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

$104

$104

Sat

17 Jan

$104

$104

Sun

18 Jan

$75

$75

Mon

19 Jan

$74

$167

Tue

20 Jan

$75

$167

Wed

21 Jan

$75

$108

Thu

22 Jan

$75

$108

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV

Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

$103

$103

Sat

17 Jan

$103

$103

Sun

18 Jan

$89

$89

Mon

19 Jan

$72

$138

Tue

20 Jan

$89

$138

Wed

21 Jan

$80

$94

Thu

22 Jan

$59

$94

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

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

Sat

17 Jan

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

Sun

18 Jan

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

Mon

19 Jan

$63

$172

Tue

20 Jan

$74

$172

Wed

21 Jan

$63

$111

Thu

22 Jan

$62

$111

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

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

Sat

17 Jan

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

Sun

18 Jan

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

Mon

19 Jan

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

Tue

20 Jan

$151

$151

Wed

21 Jan

$150

$188

Thu

22 Jan

$127

$188

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

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

Sat

17 Jan

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

Sun

18 Jan

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

Mon

19 Jan

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

Tue

20 Jan

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

Wed

21 Jan

$201

$201

Thu

22 Jan

$201

$201

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

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

Sat

17 Jan

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

Sun

18 Jan

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

Mon

19 Jan

$198

$221

Tue

20 Jan

$198

$221

Wed

21 Jan

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

Thu

22 Jan

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

Today

16 Jan

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

Sat

17 Jan

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

Sun

18 Jan

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

Mon

19 Jan

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

Tue

20 Jan

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

Wed

21 Jan

$109

$172

Thu

22 Jan

$109

$121

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

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

Sat

17 Jan

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

Sun

18 Jan

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

Mon

19 Jan

$198

$221

Tue

20 Jan

$198

$221

Wed

21 Jan

$136

$151

Thu

22 Jan

$113

$151

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

16 Jan

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

Sat

17 Jan

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

Sun

18 Jan

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

Mon

19 Jan

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

Tue

20 Jan

$66

$66

Wed

21 Jan

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

Thu

22 Jan

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

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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 16 January, 2026

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Car rental depots in Surfers Paradise

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  • Enterprise Gold Coast Surfers Paradise

    Enterprise Gold Coast Surfers Paradise

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    4.9 (6)Mon–Sun 8:00–16:00

    32 Trickett Street, Queensland

  • Europcar Gold Coast Sofitel Broadbeach

    Europcar Gold Coast Sofitel Broadbeach

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    3.0 (2)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00

    81 Surf Parade, Queensland

  • Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown

    Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown

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    4.3 (5)Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00

    84-89 Ferny Ave, Queensland

  • Sixt Southport

    Sixt Southport

    View details
    4.7 (15)Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed

    53 Winchester Street, Queensland

  • Thrifty Surfers Paradise

    Thrifty Surfers Paradise

    View details
    4.6 (9)Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00

    84-89 Ferny Ave, Queensland

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 $49 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $201 per day for a Premium 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 $198 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 Subaru Forester 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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