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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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Economy Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $48/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $50/day
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $50/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $51/day
Special
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $51/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $56/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $60/day
Compact Commercial Van/Truck
View offerTravel 06 Sep - 09 Sep 2026
from AUD $69/day
Fullsize Car
View offerTravel 04 Sep - 11 Sep 2026
from AUD $71/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on September 01, 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 01 September, 2026
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- 20 Jul 2026adam m.Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similarSouthport
- 14 Jul 2026stanley michael r.Booked: Kia Picanto or similarSouthport
- 09 Jul 2026john p.Booked: Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similarMelbourne Airport
- 07 Jul 2026mikyoe d.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarSouth Melbourne
- 16 Jun 2026ashley d.Booked: Mazda CX5 or similarKalgoorlie Airport
- 02 Jun 2026thomas m.Booked: MG Core 3 or similarMelbourne Airport
- 22 Jun 2026brad s.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarDarwin Airport
- 05 Jul 2026steve g.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarDarwin Airport
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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 | Six car rental depots in Surfers Paradise. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Europcar, Hertz, Redspot, 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
35%
$53$81
Mazda CX-30Compact SUV
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Rent withThrifty, Europcar, Redspot
2
18%
$37$59Toyota Corolla AscentIntermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot
3
12%
$69$71
Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Rent withThrifty
4
6%
$169$169
Honda CR-VStandard SUV
5
4
3 small
Rent withEuropcar
5
6%
$38$38
Kia PicantoMini Car
5
5
2 small
Rent withSixt
Ford vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Ford Everest
7
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Sixt
Ford Ranger
5
4
4 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Honda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Honda CR-V
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Kia Carnival
8
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Mazda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Mazda 3
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX-3
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt
Mazda CX-30
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Thrifty, Hertz
MG vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
MG3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot
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
Skoda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Skoda Scala Select
5
4
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Subaru vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Subaru Crosstrek
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
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt
Toyota Corolla
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Redspot
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Fortuner
5
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD
2
2
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger
7
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
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
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
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Volkswagen vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Volkswagen Polo
5
5
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Other vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
10.5 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
ProvidersThrifty
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 small
ProvidersEuropcar, Redspot
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 01 September, 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 an economy car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$48
$113
02 Sep
$53
$85
03 Sep
$53
$85
04 Sep
$48
$85
05 Sep
$53
$83
06 Sep
$53
$85
07 Sep
$53
$85
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$50
$128
02 Sep
$56
$68
03 Sep
$56
$68
04 Sep
$50
$70
05 Sep
$56
$134
06 Sep
$56
$134
07 Sep
$56
$65
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$56
$109
02 Sep
$59
$108
03 Sep
$59
$108
04 Sep
$56
$110
05 Sep
$59
$110
06 Sep
$59
$108
07 Sep
$59
$131
Price range over the past 12 months for an economy SUV
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$50
$96
02 Sep
$69
$89
03 Sep
$69
$89
04 Sep
$50
$91
05 Sep
$70
$166
06 Sep
$70
$166
07 Sep
$65
$89
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$53
$127
02 Sep
$87
$135
03 Sep
$78
$135
04 Sep
$60
$135
05 Sep
$73
$135
06 Sep
$68
$135
07 Sep
$82
$135
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$56
$186
02 Sep
$104
$152
03 Sep
$104
$164
04 Sep
$79
$175
05 Sep
$115
$181
06 Sep
$103
$187
07 Sep
$102
$152
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$163
$163
02 Sep
$163
$163
03 Sep
$163
$163
04 Sep
$163
$188
05 Sep
$188
$188
06 Sep
$163
$163
07 Sep
$163
$163
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
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
02 Sep
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
03 Sep
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
04 Sep
$145
$163
05 Sep
$146
$163
06 Sep
$146
$163
07 Sep
$146
$163
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
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
02 Sep
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
03 Sep
$93
$103
04 Sep
$77
$125
05 Sep
$112
$125
06 Sep
$84
$103
07 Sep
$93
$103
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$111
$124
02 Sep
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
03 Sep
$75
$83
04 Sep
$75
$131
05 Sep
$118
$131
06 Sep
$75
$83
07 Sep
$75
$138
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
01 Sep
$98
$109
02 Sep
$98
$109
03 Sep
$98
$109
04 Sep
$156
$173
05 Sep
$156
$173
06 Sep
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 Sep
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
01 Sep
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
02 Sep
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
03 Sep
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
04 Sep
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
05 Sep
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
06 Sep
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 Sep
$79
$79
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 01 September, 2026
Gold Coast Airport car hire
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Regional airports near Surfers Paradise
Car rental depots in Surfers Paradise
Find a convenient car hire depot on the map below.
Europcar Gold Coast Sofitel Broadbeach
View details3.0 (2)Mon–Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM81 Surf Parade, Queensland
Europcar Gold Coast Southport
View details4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Sat–Sun 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM116 Minnie Street, Queensland
Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown
View details4.3 (5)Mon–Sun 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM84-89 Ferny Ave, Queensland
Redspot Surfers Paradise
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM32 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise,, Queensland
Sixt Southport
View details4.7 (16)Mon–Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Sat–Sun Closed53 Winchester Street, Queensland
Thrifty Surfers Paradise
View details4.6 (9)Mon–Sun 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM84-89 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?
For a rental period from 4 September to 11 September 2026, prices range from AUD $48 per day for an Economy Car to AUD $163 per day for a Premium SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Surfers Paradise.
What is the cheapest car rental in Surfers Paradise?
The cheapest car rental in Surfers Paradise for the rental period from 4 September to 11 September 2026 is a MG Core 3 or similar from Redspot costing AUD $48 per day. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
What is the best way to rent a cheap car in Surfers Paradise?
Based on our data from over 26,300 rental car bookings in Surfers Paradise over the last 12 months, booking your hire car 12 days beforehand can save you over 12 per cent.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Surfers Paradise?
The price of a minivan hired in Surfers Paradise from 8 September to 15 September 2026 ranges from AUD $95 to AUD $163 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental 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 best car rental company in Surfers Paradise?
Sixt is our highest-rated car hire provider in Surfers Paradise, scoring an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Surfers Paradise?
Redspot is the cheapest car rental company in Surfers Paradise, with rates from AUD $53 per day based on our rolling weekly search data. Enter your travel dates in the search form and compare live rates from Australia’s most respected rental car providers.
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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