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Car rental rates in Surfers Paradise

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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  • EnterpriseSpecial
    Special

    From $64/day

    for 11 Jul - 16 Jul 2025
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  • EnterpriseEconomy Car
    Economy Car

    From $64/day

    for 11 Jul - 16 Jul 2025
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  • EnterpriseCompact Car
    Compact Car

    From $65/day

    for 11 Jul - 16 Jul 2025
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  • EnterpriseCompact SUV
    Compact SUV

    From $67/day

    for 11 Jul - 16 Jul 2025
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  • EnterpriseIntermediate Car
    Intermediate Car

    From $68/day

    for 11 Jul - 16 Jul 2025
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  • EnterpriseStandard Car
    Standard Car

    From $77/day

    for 11 Jul - 14 Jul 2025
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on July 06, 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 06 July, 2025

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Our customers have rated their Surfers Paradise car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(215 reviews)
  • 16 Jun 2025

    Had a terrible experience with keycard earlier today, so this was great

    rebecca m.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 24 Mar 2025

    very good

    yasuyuki t.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Southport
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 20 Jun 2025

    Easy to compare options

    annette h.
    Booked: Mystery Car or similar
    Adelaide Airport
    Mystery Car or similar
  • 02 Apr 2025

    Website was easy to use

    nicole d.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Hobart Downtown
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 19 Jun 2025

    Easy

    carol m.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 20 Jun 2025

    Good and faster

    carolina p.
    Booked: Standard Sedan
    Hobart Airport
    Standard Sedan
  • 14 Jun 2025

    Would have preferred paying by PayPal.

    annette r.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Adelaide Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 15 Jun 2025

    This is the 3rd time I booked a rental through VroomVroomVroom as I find that you offer the most competitive rates

    mark e.
    Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similar
    Cairns Domestic Airport
    Mazda CX-3 or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Surfers Paradise

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, 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

    22%

    $54
    $91
    Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3Economy SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise

  • 2

    22%

    $31
    $48
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise

  • 3

    11%

    $37
    $55
    Mg 3 Core

    Mg 3 CoreCompact Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Enterprise

  • 4

    11%

    $48
    $94
    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaCompact Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    8%

    $48
    $60
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

Ford vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Ford Everest Trend

    Ford Everest Trend

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Hyundai Ioniq 6

    Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric

    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, Europcar

  • Kia K4

    Kia K4

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

    Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

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 CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda Cx3

    Mazda Cx3

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mazda CX3

    Mazda CX3

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty, Sixt

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

  • MG HS

    MG HS

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

    Mg Zs Excite

    Mg Zs Excite

    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

Peugeot vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Peugeot 508s

    Peugeot 508s

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

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  Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Hiace

    Toyota Hiace

    2

    2

    Providers

    Enterprise

  • Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    2

    2

    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

    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

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

  • 10.5 Cubic Metre Van

    10.5 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    9 Cubic Metre Van

    9 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Iveco Daily

    Iveco Daily

    2

    2

    Providers

    Enterprise

  • Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

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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 06 July, 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

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

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

08 Jul

$113

$138

Wed

09 Jul

$113

$260

Thu

10 Jul

$109

$138

Fri

11 Jul

$64

$182

Sat

12 Jul

$70

$132

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

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

08 Jul

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

09 Jul

$217

$263

Thu

10 Jul

$122

$122

Fri

11 Jul

$68

$75

Sat

12 Jul

$75

$75

Price range over the past 12 months for a large car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

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

08 Jul

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

09 Jul

$204

$260

Thu

10 Jul

$124

$124

Fri

11 Jul

$77

$77

Sat

12 Jul

$77

$77

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

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

08 Jul

$129

$146

Wed

09 Jul

$128

$260

Thu

10 Jul

$124

$146

Fri

11 Jul

$67

$226

Sat

12 Jul

$105

$146

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

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

08 Jul

$161

$161

Wed

09 Jul

$144

$202

Thu

10 Jul

$161

$168

Fri

11 Jul

$144

$231

Sat

12 Jul

$161

$168

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

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

08 Jul

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

09 Jul

$221

$221

Thu

10 Jul

$221

$221

Fri

11 Jul

$226

$226

Sat

12 Jul

$226

$226

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

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

08 Jul

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

09 Jul

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

10 Jul

$180

$201

Fri

11 Jul

$189

$211

Sat

12 Jul

$189

$211

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

06 Jul

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

07 Jul

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

08 Jul

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

09 Jul

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

10 Jul

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

Fri

11 Jul

$154

$191

Sat

12 Jul

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 06 July, 2025

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Car rental depots in Surfers Paradise

Car hire depots in Surfers Paradise are marked on the map below.

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  • Enterprise Gold Coast Surfers Paradise

    32 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise QLD, 4217

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    4.92 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Europcar Gold Coast Southport

    149 Ferry Road, Southport QLD, 4215

    Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    4.80 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown

    84-89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise, Qld QLD, 4217

    Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.40 • 4 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Sixt Southport

    53 Winchester Street, Southport QLD, 4215

    Today •Closed

    monday

    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.75 • 13 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Surfers Paradise

    84-89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD, 4217

    Today •7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    4.72 • 8 ratings

    5

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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 $64 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $226 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 $180 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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