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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 October 17, 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 17 October, 2026

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Our customers have rated their Surfers Paradise car rental booking experience 4.8/5
(193 reviews)
  • 15 Oct 2026

    Very good

    barbara b.
    Booked: MG Core 3 or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    MG Core 3 or similar
  • 30 Sep 2026

    Great and easy to booking system

    moon serk p.
    Booked: Mg 3 Core or similar
    Gold Coast Southport
    Mg 3 Core or similar
  • 20 Jul 2026

    Easy to select dates and options, the page was simple and easy to follow as well as confirming the booking all in one place

    adam m.
    Booked: Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
    Southport
    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross or similar
  • 14 Jul 2026

    great experience and easy to do

    stanley michael r.
    Booked: Kia Picanto or similar
    Southport
    Kia Picanto or similar
  • 29 Sep 2026

    Reliable company always comes up with good quote Use them everytime we go to Australia

    jill k.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
    Coffs Harbour Airport
    Toyota Corolla Sedan or similar
  • 09 Sep 2026

    simply, easy, clear

    bernard w.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Darwin Airport
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 13 Sep 2026

    EASY

    grant w.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Perth Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 15 Oct 2026

    Very easy to book

    meagan s.
    Booked: MG Core 3 or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    MG Core 3 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 depotsSix car rental depots in Surfers Paradise.
✅ Rental brandsEuropcar, Hertz, Redspot, 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

    35%

    $45
    $163
    MG3 Core

    MG3 CoreCompact Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Redspot

  • 2

    20%

    $56
    $90
    Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridIntermediate Car

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Sixt, Redspot, Thrifty

  • 3

    15%

    $127
    $142
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 4

    10%

    $63
    $65
    Toyota Camry

    Toyota CamryFullsize Car

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar, Hertz

  • 5

    5%

    $81
    $81
    Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30Compact SUV

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

Ford vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Ford Everest

    Ford Everest

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt, Europcar

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    4

    4 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Honda CR-V

    Honda CR-V

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Hyundai i30 Hybrid

    Hyundai i30 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

  • 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

  • Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Kia Picanto

    Kia Picanto

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Mazda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Mazda 3

    Mazda 3

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot, Sixt

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-5

    Mazda CX-5

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz

MG vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • MG HS Vibe

    MG HS Vibe

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Redspot

  • MG3 Core

    MG3 Core

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Redspot

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

Nissan vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Nissan Xtrail

    Nissan Xtrail

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Skoda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Skoda Scala Select

    Skoda Scala Select

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

Subaru vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Subaru Crosstrek

    Subaru Crosstrek

    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

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Hertz

  • Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot

  • Toyota Corolla  Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch

    Toyota Corolla Hatch

    5

    5

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota Fortuner

    Toyota Fortuner

    5

    4

    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, Thrifty

  • 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

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    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

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

  • 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

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

Other vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • 10.5 Cubic Metre Van

    10.5 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 8 Cubic Metre Van

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • 9 Cubic Metre Van

    9 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    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 small

    Providers

    Europcar, Redspot

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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 17 October, 2026

Surfers Paradise daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for an economy car

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$44

$107

Sun

18 Oct

$49

$101

Mon

19 Oct

$49

$101

Tue

20 Oct

$44

$101

Wed

21 Oct

$62

$101

Thu

22 Oct

$61

$101

Fri

23 Oct

$62

$107

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$52

$165

Sun

18 Oct

$56

$165

Mon

19 Oct

$56

$75

Tue

20 Oct

$58

$74

Wed

21 Oct

$64

$76

Thu

22 Oct

$64

$80

Fri

23 Oct

$64

$77

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$56

$173

Sun

18 Oct

$59

$171

Mon

19 Oct

$59

$109

Tue

20 Oct

$63

$111

Wed

21 Oct

$68

$111

Thu

22 Oct

$68

$111

Fri

23 Oct

$68

$132

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$59

$163

Sun

18 Oct

$70

$163

Mon

19 Oct

$70

$105

Tue

20 Oct

$63

$105

Wed

21 Oct

$76

$105

Thu

22 Oct

$73

$105

Fri

23 Oct

$72

$111

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$57

$166

Sun

18 Oct

$68

$166

Mon

19 Oct

$70

$153

Tue

20 Oct

$65

$153

Wed

21 Oct

$71

$153

Thu

22 Oct

$68

$153

Fri

23 Oct

$69

$135

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Oct

$71

$238

Sun

18 Oct

$74

$227

Mon

19 Oct

$73

$169

Tue

20 Oct

$70

$171

Wed

21 Oct

$84

$169

Thu

22 Oct

$79

$180

Fri

23 Oct

$72

$190

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Sun

18 Oct

$211

$211

Mon

19 Oct

$211

$211

Tue

20 Oct

$201

$211

Wed

21 Oct

$211

$211

Thu

22 Oct

$211

$211

Fri

23 Oct

$184

$184

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Sun

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

Mon

19 Oct

$165

$184

Tue

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

Wed

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

Thu

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

Fri

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

Today

17 Oct

$117

$130

Sun

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

Mon

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

Tue

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

Wed

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

Thu

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

Fri

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

Today

17 Oct

$127

$186

Sun

18 Oct

$139

$155

Mon

19 Oct

$139

$155

Tue

20 Oct

$108

$155

Wed

21 Oct

$139

$155

Thu

22 Oct

$108

$155

Fri

23 Oct

$111

$186

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

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

Sun

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

Mon

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

Tue

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

Wed

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

Thu

22 Oct

$77

$78

Fri

23 Oct

$75

$75

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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 17 October, 2026

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Car rental depots in Surfers Paradise

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  • Europcar Gold Coast Sofitel Broadbeach

    Europcar Gold Coast Sofitel Broadbeach

    3.0 (2)

    81 Surf Parade

    Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
  • Europcar Gold Coast Southport

    Europcar Gold Coast Southport

    4.8 (1)

    116 Minnie Street

    Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–12:00
  • Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown

    Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown

    4.3 (5)

    84-89 Ferny Ave

    Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00
  • Redspot Surfers Paradise

    Redspot Surfers Paradise

    N/A

    32 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise,

    Mon–Sun 08:00–16:00
  • Sixt Southport

    Sixt Southport

    4.7 (16)

    53 Winchester Street

    Mon–Fri 07:30–16:00, closed w/e

    Staff were fantastic (Gary D. · Jul 2026)

  • Thrifty Surfers Paradise

    Thrifty Surfers Paradise

    4.6 (9)

    84-89 Ferny Ave

    Mon–Sun 07:00–17:00

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 3-day rental with pickup between 18 and 24 October 2026, prices range from AUD $41 per day for an Economy car to AUD $95 per day for a Fullsize 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 is an Economy car from AUD $41 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 18 and 24 October 2026. 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?

    Booking your hire car in Surfers Paradise 10 days beforehand can save you over 10 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.

  • 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?

    Sixt is the cheapest car rental company in Surfers Paradise, with rates from AUD $41 per day, for a 3-day rental with pickup between 18 and 24 October 2026. 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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