Gold Coast car rentals

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Cheap car hire in Gold Coast

EconomyRM 89/day
CompactRM 181/day
IntermediateRM 186/day
StandardRM 217/day
Full-sizeRM 178/day
SUVRM 294/day
People carrierRM 390/day
Full-size SUVRM 159/day
MiniRM 204/day
Passenger vanRM 297/day
Pick-up truckRM 359/day
Premium SUVRM 348/day
Compact SUVRM 135/day
Intermediate SUVRM 148/day
Supplier choiceRM 161/day
Standard SUVRM 223/day
Luxury SUVRM 234/day
Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Top tips for hiring a car in Gold Coast

  • You will find parking meters and parking lots are common in Australia and usually charge within a two-hour time frame.  This is especially prevalent in the busy resorts in the Gold Coast region such as Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach and you will rarely find free on-street parking.  You can also find paid parking for three hours on the Burleigh Heads Esplanade and several all-day parking garages in Surfers Paradise with the Paradise Centre offering daily rates around A$20 (£10).  Another option would be to secure your parking with your accommodation or use a multi-story facility as on-street parking is generally limited between the hours 09:00 and9:00, although it is reasonably priced for around A$3 (£1.40) per hour if you are just making short stops.
  • On leaving the Gold Coast Airport (OOL), you can easily connect to the Gold Coast and other popular coastal regions by the Gold Coast Highway which passes the airport.  This is the dual carriage with two lanes, which runs in both directions and has speed limits around 60mph.  Be mindful of pedestrians running across this road and watch out for trams that are making U-turns.  If you prefer to take the motorway, the M1 slip road is just a five-minute drive south from the airport, and the speed limits on Australian motorways are 70 mph.
  • If you need to refill your tank with your car hire vehicle before returning it, you can find several petrol stations in the region.  If you are returning from the northside on the Gold Coast Highway, you will see the Matilda Tugun station, just to the north end near the airport. Alternatively, if you are arriving back from a southerly direction, you can find the BP garage just off the M1 motorway outside Coolangatta. You can also find many 24-hour outlets on major motorways and highways.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Gold Coast for RM 126 or less
  • Book your rental car in Gold Coast at least 2 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Gold Coast are around 50% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Compact rental cars in Gold Coast are around -148% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Gold Coast

  • Should I hire a car in Gold Coast?

    Hiring cars in Gold Coast is one of the perfect ways to explore this region in Australia and car hire can be found directly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) at your convenience, meaning you can drive away in comfort with an air-conditioned vehicle straight away to start your journey.  You will also benefit by avoiding busy public transport with your luggage and it may work out more economical, especially if you are travelling in groups.  Gold Coast is Queensland’s top tourist spot, and you can explore the city, famous for its film productions and art scenes, or the local beaches and nearby national parks with your hire car.  You can reach Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach in under half an hour from Gold Coast to find water sports, beaches, and nightlife, or Coolangatta which is only a five-minute drive from the airport, offering opportunities to go scuba diving and bushwalking.

  • What is driving like in Gold Coast?

    All vehicles in Australia drive on the left-hand side, and you will find 30mph speed limits in most urban and residential areas around the Gold Coast region.  You will find well-maintained roads and good connections around Gold Coast with the Gold Coast Highway which will take you to the major towns including Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Southport.  All roads are toll free but if you happen to be travelling into neighbouring Brisbane via the M1 Gateway Motorway, you will be subject to tolls.  Surfers Paradise can be especially busy with cyclists and pedestrians, so be alert when travelling around the busy spots and keep within suitable speeds.

  • How old do you have to be to hire a car in Gold Coast?

    You must be 21 years old to hire cars in Australia and you may find restrictions with some companies within certain car categories which are unavailable to younger age groups.  You may also be subjected to an additional surcharge if you are aged under 25.  You must have photographic ID and a valid licence issued in your resident country which you have possessed for a minimum of a year, and you may also need an International Permit which you can arrange with your local licencing authority.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Gold Coast?

    On average a car hire in Gold Coast costs RM 279 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Gold Coast?

    Compact (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Gold Coast.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Gold Coast?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at JUCY (RM 89/day), Bargain Car Rentals (RM 135/day) and OCR Car Rentals (RM 159/day).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Gold Coast?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Where should I hire a car in Gold Coast?

    Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to hire a car in Gold Coast are Coolangatta (89% of total searches of users looking to hire a car in Gold Coast), Surfers Paradise (5%) and Bilinga (5%).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Gold Coast?

    On average a car hire in Gold Coast costs RM 911 per week (RM 130 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Gold Coast?

    On average a car hire in Gold Coast costs RM 3,903 per month (RM 130 per day).

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    East Coast Car Rentals car hire locations in Gold Coast

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    Abaa Car Rentals car hire locations in Gold Coast

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    Bargain Car Rentals car hire locations in Gold Coast

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  • keddy

    keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Gold Coast

    3 Locations

  • acerentalcars

    Ace Rental Cars car hire locations in Gold Coast

    2 Locations

  • alpha

    Alpha car hire locations in Gold Coast

    2 Locations

  • apex

    Apex car hire locations in Gold Coast

    2 Locations

  • atlascar

    Atlas Car & Truck Rental car hire locations in Gold Coast

    2 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Gold Coast

    2 Locations

  • dollar

    Dollar car hire locations in Gold Coast

    2 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise Rent-A-Car car hire locations in Gold Coast

    2 Locations

Good to know

Most popular agency

AeroDrive

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

RM 130/day

Good deal

RM 126/day

When to book a rental car in Gold Coast

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