Car hire in Tweed Heads — close to the border and the Gold Coast
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Set immediately to the south of the New South Wales Queensland border, and less than a ten-minute drive from Gold Coast Airport, Tweed Heads and its southern neighbour of Tweed Heads South are popular with holiday-goers after beautiful beaches, a bustling dining scene, and a relaxed vibe.
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Economy Car
Suzuki Swift or similar
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $47/day
Compact Car
Compact Automatic
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $50/day
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $52/day
Intermediate Car
Toyota Corolla or similar
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $49/day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $117/day
Fullsize Passenger Van
Kia Carnival Hybrid or similar
View offerTravel 12 Oct - 15 Oct 2026
from AUD $228/day
Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on October 05, 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.
All rates are in AUD, include mandatory fees, and were last updated on 05 October, 2026. Use the search tool for a live quote.
Tweed Heads price guide
Summary
- The typical hire is five days: 32.3% of rentals run three days or less and three-quarters finish inside six
- Quick maths: a compact car at $49.65/day will cost $248.25 for a five-day hire
- The cheapest isn’t always the most popular — but this time it is: compact SUVs (20.5%) are also the second most booked category.
Daily rates by vehicle type
| Vehicle type | 12-month range Calculated using the middle 90% of daily rates over 2025 to show typical seasonal variation. | This week vs typical Compared against the 7-day rolling median rate for this vehicle category. Individual booking dates, pickup locations, and provider availability will alter final pricing. |
|---|---|---|
| CARS | ||
Economy car | 12-month range $29 - $174/dayCalculated using the middle 90% of daily rates over 2025 to show typical seasonal variation. | This week Compared against the 7-day rolling median rate for this vehicle category. Individual booking dates, pickup locations, and provider availability will alter final pricing. $47 · above average |
Compact carMost booked | 12-month range $27 - $179/day | This week $50 · above average |
Intermediate car | 12-month range $35 - $165/day | This week $49 · above average |
Standard car | 12-month range $34 - $207/day | This week $58 · above average |
Fullsize car | 12-month range $43 - $207/day | This week $120 · above average |
| SUVS | ||
Compact SUV | 12-month range $31 - $201/day | This week $45 · above average |
Intermediate SUV | 12-month range $36 - $229/day | This week $71 · above average |
Standard SUV | 12-month range $34 - $159/day | This week $53 · average for October |
Fullsize SUV | 12-month range $46 - $323/day | This week $101 · above average |
| PEOPLE MOVERS | ||
People mover | 12-month range $64 - $344/day | This week $120 · above average |
Cheapest provider this week
Only on VroomVroomVroom| Provider | Cheapest this week | Renter ratings | Compare prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everything Fleet | $45/day | 5 (6) | Check prices → |
| Bargain Car Rentals | $50/day | 4.4 (29) | Check prices → |
| Thrifty | $77/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
| East Coast | $79/day | 4.8 (23) | Check prices → |
| Hertz | $86/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
| Budget | $130/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
| Avis | $132/day | Unrated | Check prices → |
Rates shown are indicative daily estimates based on historical booking data. 12-month ranges represent typical market pricing (excluding extreme top and bottom outliers). Actual prices fluctuate in real time based on availability, lead time, season, and location, and may exclude optional add-ons, local taxes, or young driver fees.
Which type of hire car in Tweed Heads is right for you?
| Best for | Vehicle type | Why | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value-first Tweed hirer | Economy or compact car (Kia Picanto, Suzuki Swift, MG 3) | If you’re looking for a cheap rental car in Tweed Heads or Tweed Heads South and are comparing rates to those in Coolangatta or the Gold Coast, the rental providers in Tweed Heads may have a cheap small car ideal for a few days on either side of the border. | |
| Group and family hirer | Passenger van or large SUV (Mg Hs, Toyota Kluger, Kia Carnival) | Tweed Heads is a popular family holiday spot, so the extra luggage space in a large SUV or passenger van might just fit the bill. More convenient than renting two cars, you’ll find plenty of vans and SUVs for hire in Tweed Heads. |
Flying into Gold Coast Airport?
Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is 4 km north of Tweed Heads, an under 10-minute drive via the M1, with ten rental brands on- and off-airport. Airport pickup averaged $102/day in 2025 against $65 off-airport — compare both before you lock it in.
Staying in Tweed Heads South?
- Tweed Heads South to Tweed Heads · 8 min via Minjungbal Dr
- Tweed Heads South to Gold Coast Airport · 10 min via M1
If you need a rental car depot in Tweed Heads South itself, Budget and Everything Fleet are two conveniently placed rental car providers. If you need more options, the depots in Tweed Heads are just a couple-of-kilometre drive to the north.
Car rental depots in Tweed Heads
There are three main clusters of rental car providers within range of Tweed Heads and Tweed Heads South. In Tweed Heads proper, Dollar, Thrifty, and Hertz are all located on Wharf Street, while Bargain Car Rentals is near to Gold Coast Airport on Ourimbah Road. In Tweed Heads South, Budget is on Minjungbal Drive and Everything Fleet is further south on Rivendell Drive. A third cluster is located north of Gold Coast Airport, where Thrifty and Hertz have a depot in Currumbin Waters, while East Coast have a branch closer to the airport in Tugun.
Avis South Tweed Heads
N/A69 Minjungbal Drive
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, w/e 07:30–12:00
Bargain Car Rentals Gold Coast Airport
4.4 (29)Unit 2 57-61 Ourimbah Road
Mon–Sun 07:00–21:00Excellent friendly pickup/dropoff experience (Kristin G. · Sep 2026)
Budget South Tweed Heads
N/A69a Minjungbal Dr (Metro)
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:30, w/e 07:30–12:00
Dollar Tweed Heads
N/A111 Wharf St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00
East Coast Gold Coast Airport
4.8 (23)3 Karana Street
Mon–Fri 07:00–18:30, w/e 07:30–18:00East Coast Surfers Paradise
N/A3 Karana Street
Mon–Fri 07:00–17:00, Sat 08:00–17:00, Sun 08:00–12:00
Everything Fleet Gold Coast Airport
5.0 (6)12 Rivendell Drive
Mon–Sun 07:00–22:00
Hertz Currumbin Waters Downtown
N/A3 Queensbury Avenue
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–16:00Hertz Tweed Heads Downtown
N/A111 Wharf St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00
Thrifty Currumbin Waters
N/A3 Queensbury Avenue
Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00, w/e 08:00–16:00Thrifty Tweed Heads
N/A111 Wharf St
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, w/e 08:00–14:00
Car hire around Tweed Heads
If you can’t find the car hire you’re after from rental car providers in Tweed Heads or Tweed Heads South, some nearby alternatives include Coolangatta, Gold Coast Airport, and the Gold Coast.
Local expert tips when renting a car in Tweed Heads
Behind the wheel itself? Our Tweed Heads driving tips cover road rules, parking and local quirks
Watch the time
Tweed Heads sits directly south of the New South Wales Queensland border, and crossing back and forth can mean shifting between time zones during daylight savings. Keep an eye on local time changes so you don't miss your scheduled time to return the car.
Parking in Tweed Heads
In order to prevent overnight camping, certain parking areas around Tweed Heads allow no parking between 11 pm and 5 am. Areas in Tweed Heads covered by this regulation include Eden Street, Coral Street, Tweed Terrace and some sections of Boundary Street.
How to get to Fingal Head
There’s only one access road to Fingal Head and its beautiful beaches, and it’s around six kilometres south of Tweed Heads (or around four kilometres south of Tweed Heads South). To get there, follow the M1 south and take the turnoff immediately to the south of the Tweed River. You’ll reach Fingal Head around three kilometres after the turnoff.
Traffic in Tweed Heads
Expect heavy traffic and multi-lane merging on major routes like Minjungbal Drive, Dry Dock Road, and Kennedy Drive. In the centre of Tweed Heads major streets like Wharf, Frances, and Florence streets feature roundabouts and busy local intersections. Take these at a slow, predictable pace.
Watch out for beachgoers
The centre of Tweed Heads and nearby coastal strips like Coolangatta just over the Queensland border, draw heavy foot traffic. Watch out for pedestrians, cyclists, and beachgoers suddenly crossing roads.
No beach driving
Rental providers strictly prohibit driving on any beach, including those easily reached from Tweed Heads. Never drive your car hire on the beach.
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How much does it cost to hire a car in Tweed Heads?
For a rental period from 12 October to 19 October 2026, prices range from AUD $38 per day for a Compact Car to AUD $182 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Enter your planned dates to compare live rental rates for your vehicle in Tweed Heads.
What is the cheapest car rental in Tweed Heads?
The cheapest car rental in Tweed Heads for the rental period from 12 October to 19 October 2026 is a Compact Automatic from Bargain Car Rentals costing AUD $38 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 Tweed Heads?
Booking your hire car in Tweed Heads 12 days beforehand can save you over 16 per cent, based on our own daily rate checks.
How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Tweed Heads?
The price of a minivan hired in Tweed Heads from 11 October to 14 October 2026 ranges from AUD $140 to AUD $238 per day before any added extras. Enter your travel dates and compare live rates for a minivan rental in Tweed Heads.
What is the highest-rated hire car in Tweed Heads?
The highest-rated rental car in Tweed Heads is Compact Automatic, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
What is the best car rental company in Tweed Heads?
Everything Fleet is our highest-rated car hire provider in Tweed Heads, scoring an average rating of 5 out of 5 based on actual bookings by our customers.
What is the cheapest car rental company in Tweed Heads?
Everything Fleet is the cheapest car rental company in Tweed Heads, with rates from AUD $45 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.
What is the nearest airport to Tweed Heads, and how long is the drive?
Tweed Heads is four kilometres south of Gold Coast Airport, under a ten minute drive depending on traffic conditions. Tweed Heads South is about six kilometres to the south, and a ten minute drive.
Which Tweed Heads location should I collect from?
There are rental car depots in both Tweed Heads and South Tweed Heads and which is best to collect your rental car from will depend on where you’re staying, your plans, and if you’re using Gold Coast Airport. In Tweed Heads, Dollar, Thrifty, and Hertz are all on Wharf Street, while Bargain Car Rentals is closer to Gold Coast Airport on Ourimbah Road. In Tweed Heads South, Budget is on Minjungbal Drive while Everything Fleet is further south on Rivendell Drive.
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5/5 · Christopher P. · Sep 2026
Very Simple
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · sasha l. · Sep 2026
great price, easy booking process
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · Kampanat S. · Aug 2026
Good
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · Andrew B. · Aug 2026
Easy
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · Simon R. · Aug 2026
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Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · Rhys G. · Jul 2026
easy process
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · Christopher B. · Jul 2026
Easy to use website and very competitive prices
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · Timothy L. · Jul 2026
bit of trouble with the phone number entering system you have. bit frustrating. could be improved i think, otherwise great, thank you
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · Joady W. · Jun 2026
Great deals every time `I hop and and look for a car, only about once a year for the family holiday, but never disapoints!
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
5/5 · Cassandra K. · Jun 2026
Try simple and like the inclusion of excess insurance
Booked: Passenger Van
Gold Coast Airport
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