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Cheap Car Hire in Gold Coast from $30

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Gold Coast with a pick-up date of 12/12 and drop-off date of 19/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Gold Coast?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Gold Coast and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 31 October 2024.

January

$57

February

$44

March

$54

April

$59

May

$45

June

$48

July

$60

August

$47

September

$54

October

$53

November

$47

December

$66

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Gold Coast is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Gold Coast

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Gold Coast and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 31 October 2024.

In Gold Coast, there are 22 active hire locations from 20 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Gold Coast in the past week - currently priced from $30/day. View deals for 7 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Commercial

Commercial

Supplier choice pickup truck

Supplier choice pickup truck

Compare available car types for hire in Gold Coast

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Gold Coast to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 October 2024.

Small cars

$43 - $76

All Car Types

$67 - $100

To hire a small car in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of $58/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Gold Coast (~$43/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$76/day). In fact, November is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Gold Coast, hiring a small car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Gold Coast small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of $73/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Gold Coast (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$91/day). In fact, May is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Gold Coast, hiring a medium car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Gold Coast medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of $113/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Gold Coast (~$89/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$138/day). In fact, May is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Gold Coast, hiring a large car is 29% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Gold Coast large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of $78/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Gold Coast (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$99/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Gold Coast, hiring a SUV saves you 4% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Gold Coast SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of $131/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a van in Gold Coast (~$113/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$171/day). In fact, May is about 15% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Gold Coast, hiring a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Gold Coast van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of $102/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Gold Coast (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$130/day). In fact, May is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Gold Coast, hiring a pickup truck is 20% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Gold Coast pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of $150/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Gold Coast (~$128/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$173/day). In fact, October is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Gold Coast, hiring a luxury car is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Gold Coast luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a convertible in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of $134/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in Gold Coast (~$223/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$315/day). In fact, June is about 66% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Gold Coast, hiring a convertible is 39% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Toyota Corolla$30/day
4
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris$32/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent Hatch$36/day
2
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Hyundai Accent Hatch

Top hire agencies in Gold Coast

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Gold Coast known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Gold Coast. Reviews were last updated on 31 October 2024.

Apex

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alpha

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

9.2

Sixt

8.3
Very Good
10 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

East Coast Car Rentals

8.0
Very Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.0
Good
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

Dollar

2.0
Poor
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2.0
Poor
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

2.0

Best Gold Coast car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Gold Coast. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Gold Coast with an average daily rate of $65. Data was last updated on 31 October 2024.
Toyota Corolla$30/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris$32/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Nissan Juke$33/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Juke

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Gold Coast, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 October 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car on the Gold Coast?

    Dreaming about a holiday in the Sunshine State? Book through Cheapflights to find cheap car hire on the Gold Coast. AU licence holders just need their unexpired licence and a valid credit card for the payment and security. The minimum age for car hire on the Gold Coast is 21 years old, but some Gold Coast car hire companies allow younger drivers if they pay an additional daily surcharge.

  • What are the rules for driving on the Gold Coast?

    Remember to drive on the left side of the road, and stay within the speed limit, which is 50 km/h in urban areas and 100 km/h on motorways. The blood alcohol limit is 0.05%, and people caught drinking and driving can face serious penalties. All occupants within a vehicle must wear seatbelts, and children are required to use the appropriate car seats according to their size and age. Baby and child car seats can be booked with your car hire on the Gold Coast. Check with the local authorities for the latest Queensland road rules.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving on the Gold Coast?

    A wide variety of hire cars are available from car hire locations on the Gold Coast. Select your vehicle according to what you’re planning to do, whether you’d like to visit the popular local theme parks, take a scenic coastal drive or visit the unique national parks in the hinterland, and find cheap car hire on the Gold Coast through Cheapflights. If you’re staying within the city, economy hire cars such as the Toyota Corolla are available from many Gold Coast car hire companies. Want to explore off road? An SUV such as the Toyota RAV4 is a good choice. For groups of up to 12 people, reserve a spacious passenger van such as the Toyota HiAce. If you’re planning a romantic break in the sun, reserve a luxury hire car such as the Ford Mustang Convertible. To help you find your way, GPS devices are available with your car hire on the Gold Coast.

  • Where are the best places to park on the Gold Coast?

    There are more than 5,400 free parking spaces close to beaches and shopping areas in Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Currumbin. Metered parking spaces are available around the Gold Coast, and you should always check the signs to find out how long you can park. For example, in a 1P space, you will need to move your vehicle every hour. On-street parking is usually free at night and on public holidays. You can pay for parking your hire car on the Gold Coast by using the EasyPark App or with coins or credit card at the nearest parking meter.

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $63/day when booking a car hire in Gold Coast. The absolute best deal a user found was for $33/day from Provider's pick, booked on Oct. 27.

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

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Gold Coast from the following companies over the past two weeks: East Coast Car Rentals ($30/day), Alpha ($33/day), and Europcar ($42/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Gold Coast?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Crazy Clark's Car Rentals (10.0 rating), Apex (10.0 rating) and Alpha (8.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Gold Coast.

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

    From Bargain Car Rentals you can hire a car in Gold Coast from about $405 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Gold Coast for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 38% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 83 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Gold Coast.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Gold Coast?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Gold Coast check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Gold Coast for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Gold Coast is $1,735 ($58/day) on average.

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