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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 April 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 April, 2026

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  • 18 Dec 2025

    Great Website

    mick j.
    Booked: Toyota Kluger or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    Toyota Kluger or similar
  • 03 Mar 2026

    Nice and straight forward

    wayne a.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Sydney Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 27 Jan 2026

    Easy to use.

    greg l.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 09 Apr 2026

    Easy thanks

    timothy w.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Melbourne Downtown
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 11 Apr 2026

    User friendly Competitive fees

    phil t.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Hobart City
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 06 Apr 2026

    easy

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    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Port Hedland Airport
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 01 Apr 2026

    Great and good value

    ali s.
    Booked: Skoda Scala Select or similar
    Sydney Mascot
    Skoda Scala Select or similar
  • 05 Apr 2026

    Simple

    marion g.
    Booked: Mystery Vehicle or similar
    Hobart
    Mystery Vehicle 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

    14%

    $48
    $48
    MG Core 3

    MG Core 3Economy Car

    5

    2

    1 small

    Rent with

    Redspot

  • 2

    10%

    $51
    $157
    Mazda Cx5

    Mazda Cx5Standard SUV

    5

    4

    3 small

    Rent with

    Europcar

  • 3

    10%

    $35
    $159
    Volkswagen Polo

    Volkswagen PoloCompact Car

    5

    2

    1 small

    Rent with

    Redspot

  • 4

    7%

    $113
    $134
    Kia Carnival

    Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van

    8

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

  • 5

    7%

    $116
    $180
    Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3Economy SUV

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Thrifty

Ford vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    Ford Ranger Wildtrak

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

Honda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Honda Crv

    Honda Crv

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

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, Sixt

  • Kia Picanto

    Kia Picanto

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Mazda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Mazda CX-3

    Mazda CX-3

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda Cx3

    Mazda Cx3

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mazda CX3

    Mazda CX3

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot, Sixt

  • Mazda Cx5

    Mazda Cx5

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

MG vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Mg 3 Core

    Mg 3 Core

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • MG Core 3

    MG Core 3

    5

    3

    1 small

    Providers

    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

Skoda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Skoda Scala Select

    Skoda Scala Select

    5

    4

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

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, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Redspot

  • 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

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Europcar

  • 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

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot, 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 ID4

    Volkswagen ID4Electric

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

  • Volkswagen Polo

    Volkswagen Polo

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Redspot

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 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 April, 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

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Apr

$95

$142

Sat

18 Apr

$70

$142

Sun

19 Apr

$66

$142

Mon

20 Apr

$55

$142

Tue

21 Apr

$66

$142

Wed

22 Apr

$55

$142

Thu

23 Apr

$66

$142

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Apr

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

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

20 Apr

$69

$69

Tue

21 Apr

$83

$83

Wed

22 Apr

$69

$83

Thu

23 Apr

$83

$83

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Apr

$111

$111

Sat

18 Apr

$81

$111

Sun

19 Apr

$70

$111

Mon

20 Apr

$59

$111

Tue

21 Apr

$70

$111

Wed

22 Apr

$59

$111

Thu

23 Apr

$70

$111

Price range over the past 12 months for a intermediate SUV

Price range over the past 12 months for a economy SUV

Price range over the past 12 months for a compact SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Apr

$103

$148

Sat

18 Apr

$103

$148

Sun

19 Apr

$103

$148

Mon

20 Apr

$70

$148

Tue

21 Apr

$103

$148

Wed

22 Apr

$66

$148

Thu

23 Apr

$103

$148

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Apr

$133

$148

Sat

18 Apr

$78

$148

Sun

19 Apr

$66

$157

Mon

20 Apr

$63

$157

Tue

21 Apr

$66

$157

Wed

22 Apr

$64

$157

Thu

23 Apr

$66

$157

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Apr

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

18 Apr

$92

$170

Sun

19 Apr

$66

$169

Mon

20 Apr

$89

$169

Tue

21 Apr

$82

$169

Wed

22 Apr

$85

$169

Thu

23 Apr

$66

$169

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Apr

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

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

20 Apr

$217

$217

Tue

21 Apr

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

22 Apr

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

23 Apr

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 Apr

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

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

20 Apr

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

21 Apr

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

22 Apr

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

23 Apr

$165

$184

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

17 Apr

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

18 Apr

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

19 Apr

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

20 Apr

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

21 Apr

$86

$86

Wed

22 Apr

$73

$86

Thu

23 Apr

$86

$86

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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 April, 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

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

    81 Surf Parade, Queensland

  • Europcar Gold Coast Southport

    Europcar Gold Coast Southport

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    4.8 (1)Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00

    116 Minnie Street, 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

  • Redspot Surfers Paradise

    Redspot Surfers Paradise

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    No reviewsMon–Sun 08:00–16:00

    32 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise,, Queensland

  • Sixt Southport

    Sixt Southport

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

    53 Winchester Street, Queensland

  • Thrifty Surfers Paradise

    Thrifty Surfers Paradise

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    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 $55 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $169 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 $165 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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