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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 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2026
from AUD $48/day
Compact Car
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2026
from AUD $49/day
Special
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2026
from AUD $49/day
Intermediate Car
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2026
from AUD $50/day
Standard SUV
View offerTravel 15 Mar - 18 Mar 2026
from AUD $53/day
Standard Car
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2026
from AUD $54/day
Mini Car
View offerTravel 16 Mar - 19 Mar 2026
from AUD $55/day
Economy SUV
View offerTravel 13 Mar - 16 Mar 2026
from AUD $61/day
Intermediate SUV
View offerTravel 17 Mar - 22 Mar 2026
from AUD $63/day
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on March 12, 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 12 March, 2026
YOU’RE IN GOOD COMPANY
Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 18 Dec 2025mick j.Booked: Toyota Kluger or similarSurfers Paradise
- 25 Feb 2026justin b.Booked: Mazda CX8 or similarMelbourne
- 12 Nov 2025brooke o.Booked: Mystery Car - Petrol/Diesel/EV or similarMelbourne Airport
- 04 Feb 2026yuen kwan c.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similarMelbourne Airport
- 03 Mar 2026joanne l.Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similarMelbourne Airport
- 31 Jan 2026otto v.Booked: Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid or similarPerth Airport
- 28 Feb 2026dennis m.Booked: 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift or similarFyshwick Commercial
- 27 Jan 2026evie n.Booked: Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid or similarBrisbane City
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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 | 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
14%
$47$82
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridEconomy SUV
5
5
2 small
Rent withSixt, Redspot
2
11%
$50$115
Mazda Cx3Compact SUV
5
5
1 large, 3 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot, Sixt
3
11%
$43$48MG Core 3Economy Car
5
3
1 small
Rent withRedspot
4
11%
$45$67
Toyota Corolla AscentIntermediate Car
5
4
2 small
Rent withEuropcar, Redspot
5
7%
$136$151
Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van
8
5
2 large, 2 small
Rent withHertz, Thrifty
Honda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Honda Crv
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Hyundai vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Hyundai Accent
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Hyundai Kona
5
4
3 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
Kia Cerrato
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Kia K4
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
ProvidersSixt
Kia Rio
5
3
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mazda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Mazda CX-3
5
4
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
ProvidersSixt, Redspot
Mazda Cx5
5
4
3 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Mazda CX5
5
4
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz, Thrifty
MG vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
MG Core 3
5
3
1 small
ProvidersRedspot
Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersRedspot
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 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, 1 small
ProvidersThrifty, Hertz, Redspot
Toyota Corolla Ascent
5
4
2 small
ProvidersEuropcar
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
Toyota Fortuner
5
5
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
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
ProvidersHertz
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
ProvidersSixt
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, Redspot
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
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
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 12 March, 2026
Surfers Paradise daily rate data
Price range over the past 12 months for a economy car
Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Mar
$48
$49
13 Mar
$48
$132
14 Mar
$48
$132
15 Mar
$48
$99
16 Mar
$48
$99
17 Mar
$48
$99
18 Mar
$48
$99
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Mar
$50
$50
13 Mar
$50
$50
14 Mar
$50
$70
15 Mar
$50
$56
16 Mar
$50
$55
17 Mar
$50
$54
18 Mar
$50
$67
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Mar
$54
$54
13 Mar
$54
$152
14 Mar
$54
$152
15 Mar
$54
$133
16 Mar
$54
$133
17 Mar
$54
$133
18 Mar
$54
$133
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
12 Mar
$61
$68
13 Mar
$61
$138
14 Mar
$61
$138
15 Mar
$61
$110
16 Mar
$61
$110
17 Mar
$61
$110
18 Mar
$61
$110
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Mar
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
13 Mar
$124
$157
14 Mar
$84
$157
15 Mar
$64
$138
16 Mar
$75
$138
17 Mar
$63
$138
18 Mar
$82
$138
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Mar
$156
$174
13 Mar
$209
$234
14 Mar
$82
$86
15 Mar
$53
$61
16 Mar
$99
$104
17 Mar
$79
$135
18 Mar
$78
$86
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Mar
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
13 Mar
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
14 Mar
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
15 Mar
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
16 Mar
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
17 Mar
$186
$186
18 Mar
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
12 Mar
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
13 Mar
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
14 Mar
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
15 Mar
$149
$166
16 Mar
$149
$166
17 Mar
$149
$166
18 Mar
$149
$166
Next 7 days rates
Per day price range
12 Mar
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
13 Mar
$75
$75
14 Mar
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
15 Mar
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
16 Mar
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
17 Mar
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 Mar
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
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 12 March, 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 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:0081 Surf Parade, Queensland
Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown
View details4.3 (5)Mon–Sun 07:00–17:0084-89 Ferny Ave, Queensland
Redspot Surfers Paradise
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–16:0032 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise,, Queensland
Sixt Southport
View details4.7 (15)Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, Sat–Sun Closed53 Winchester Street, Queensland
Thrifty Surfers Paradise
View details4.6 (9)Mon–Sun 07:00–17:0084-89 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 $48 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $234 per day for a Fullsize 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 $149 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?
Sixt 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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