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Car rental rates in Surfers Paradise

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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Compact CarEuropcar

From $50/day

for 23 May - 28 May 2024
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Economy CarEnterprise

From $52/day

for 21 May - 26 May 2024
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Intermediate CarEuropcar

From $52/day

for 23 May - 28 May 2024
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Standard CarEnterprise

From $56/day

for 21 May - 26 May 2024
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Compact SUVEnterprise

From $60/day

for 21 May - 26 May 2024
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Intermediate SUVEuropcar

From $66/day

for 21 May - 26 May 2024

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on May 18, 2024 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 18 May, 2024

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Our customers have rated their Surfers Paradise car rental booking experience 4.4/5
(63 reviews)
  • 09 Feb 2024

    Eady

    david w.
    Booked: Hyundai i30 or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    Hyundai i30 or similar
  • 20 Nov 2023

    so fast and easy

    johnathan k.
    Booked: MG MG3 or similar
    Surfers Paradise
    MG MG3 or similar
  • 15 Feb 2024

    seems like an easy process with the website, just waiting until i get to the car on the day

    deb t.
    Booked: VW Tiguan or similar
    Melbourne Airport
    VW Tiguan or similar
  • 27 Mar 2024

    Always easy!

    bill n.
    Booked: Kia Picanto or similar
    Adelaide
    Kia Picanto or similar
  • 07 Apr 2024

    Always book through vroom vroom

    roshan g.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Suzuki Swift or similar
  • 18 Mar 2024

    awesome service

    lee h.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Sydney Airport
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 13 May 2024

    Best prices, all the main suppliers.

    mark p.
    Booked: Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
    Brisbane Domestic Airport
    Vehicle determined upon pick-up (Compact or Larger) or similar
  • 05 May 2024

    Excellent thanks.

    keith f.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns Central
    Kia Carnival or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Surfers Paradise

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Passenger Van, SUV and Ute.
🔑 No. of depotsFive car rental depots in Surfers Paradise.
✅ Rental brandsEnterprise, Europcar, Everything Fleet, Hertz 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

    24%

    $52
    $95
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

  • 2

    16%

    $60
    $110
    MG MG3

    MG MG3Economy Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise

  • 3

    12%

    $56
    $113
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftEconomy Car

    5

    4

    2 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet, Thrifty

  • 4

    10%

    $99
    $172
    Kia Carnival

    Kia CarnivalFullsize Passenger Van

    8

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Hertz, Thrifty, Everything Fleet

  • 5

    6%

    $59
    $155
    Honda Crv

    Honda CrvStandard SUV

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    Everything Fleet

Ford vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Honda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Honda Crv

    Honda Crv

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Enterprise, Thrifty

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    Hyundai Santa Fe

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Kia vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet, Hertz, Thrifty

Mazda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Mazda CX-30

    Mazda CX-30

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Thrifty

    Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Mercedes vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Mercedes Benz GLC 200

    Mercedes Benz GLC 200

    5

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

    Mercedes GLC300e

    Mercedes GLC300eHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

MG vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • MG HS Excite

    MG HS Excite

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

    MG HS VIBE

    MG HS VIBE

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

  • MG MG3

    MG MG3

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

    MG ZS Excite

    MG ZS ExciteHybrid

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Skoda vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Skoda Kamiq

    Skoda Kamiq

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

    Skoda Scala

    Skoda Scala

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

Subaru vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Subaru XV

    Subaru XV

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • Suzuki Baleno

    Suzuki Baleno

    5

    4

    1 large, 4 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Everything Fleet, Hertz

Toyota vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • 12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12 Seat Toyota HiAce

    12

    4

    Providers

    Hertz

    Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    24 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    Toyota Hilux UTE 2WD

    2

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Rav4 Hybrid

    Toyota Rav4 HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

  • Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

Other vehicles for hire in Surfers Paradise

  • 10.5 Cubic Metre Van

    10.5 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 8 Cubic Metre Van

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    3

    Providers

    Hertz

    9 Cubic Metre Van

    9 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    2

    Providers

    Hertz

  • 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 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Everything Fleet

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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 18 May, 2024

Surfers Paradise daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

$63

$76

Sun

19 May

$63

$79

Mon

20 May

$63

$79

Tue

21 May

$52

$79

Wed

22 May

$63

$79

Thu

23 May

$50

$79

Fri

24 May

$59

$79

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

$66

$81

Sun

19 May

$66

$71

Mon

20 May

$66

$94

Tue

21 May

$54

$91

Wed

22 May

$66

$91

Thu

23 May

$52

$91

Fri

24 May

$66

$83

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

$86

$95

Sun

19 May

$68

$95

Mon

20 May

$68

$95

Tue

21 May

$56

$95

Wed

22 May

$68

$95

Thu

23 May

$56

$95

Fri

24 May

$68

$95

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

$76

$131

Sun

19 May

$74

$87

Mon

20 May

$76

$87

Tue

21 May

$60

$87

Wed

22 May

$76

$87

Thu

23 May

$60

$87

Fri

24 May

$76

$146

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

$81

$161

Sun

19 May

$76

$96

Mon

20 May

$68

$116

Tue

21 May

$66

$120

Wed

22 May

$82

$116

Thu

23 May

$67

$114

Fri

24 May

$71

$161

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

$91

$130

Sun

19 May

$79

$130

Mon

20 May

$69

$135

Tue

21 May

$68

$135

Wed

22 May

$83

$135

Thu

23 May

$72

$130

Fri

24 May

$75

$130

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

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 May

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 May

$95

$106

Tue

21 May

$78

$106

Wed

22 May

$95

$106

Thu

23 May

$78

$106

Fri

24 May

$95

$106

Price range over the past 12 months for a large ute

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

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 May

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 May

$122

$189

Tue

21 May

$121

$189

Wed

22 May

$122

$189

Thu

23 May

$121

$189

Fri

24 May

$170

$189

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

18 May

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 May

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 May

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 May

$141

$166

Wed

22 May

$166

$166

Thu

23 May

$141

$166

Fri

24 May

$166

$166

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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 18 May, 2024

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Car rental depots in Surfers Paradise

Car hire depots in Surfers Paradise are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Enterprise Surfers Paradise

    32 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise QLD, 4217

    Today •8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    4.92 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Europcar Gold Coast Southport

    149 Ferry Road, Southport QLD, 4215

    Today •8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

  • Everything Fleet Southport

    19-23 Ferry Road, Southport QLD, 4215

    Today •Closed

    monday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.50 • 4 ratings

    4

    Service

    5

    Information

    4

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Hertz Surfers Paradise Downtown

    84-89 Ferny Ave, Southport QLD, 4217

    Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    4.80 • 3 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Surfers Paradise

    84-89 Ferny Ave, Southport QLD, 4217

    Today •7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    4.60 • 5 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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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 $50 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $130 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 $141 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 Kia Carnival or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Surfers Paradise?

    Enterprise 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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