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Cheap Car Hire in Surfers Paradise from $23

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 Surfers Paradise with a pick-up date of 2/3 and drop-off date of 9/3. 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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Surfers Paradise car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Surfers Paradise. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 February 2025.

Most popular company

OCRCARRENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

$1.67

Average price per day

$49

Cheapest price per day

$23

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Surfers Paradise?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Surfers Paradise 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 25 February 2025.

January

$65

February

$50

March

$65

April

$69

May

$59

June

$58

July

$81

August

$54

September

$67

October

$70

November

$61

December

$75

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Surfers Paradise is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 Surfers Paradise

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Surfers Paradise and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 February 2025.

At $35/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Surfers Paradise in the past week. Out of 19 car hire agencies operating in Surfers Paradise, there are, in total, 26 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compare available car types for hire in Surfers Paradise

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Surfers Paradise to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 25 February 2025.

Small cars

$45 - $92

All Car Types

$67 - $119

To hire a small car in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of $63/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$92/day). In fact, February is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a small car saves you 30% 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 Surfers Paradise small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of $78/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$97/day). In fact, June is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a medium car saves you 12% 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 Surfers Paradise medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of $130/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~$102/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$157/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a large car is 33% 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 Surfers Paradise large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of $90/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$127/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a SUV is 3% 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 Surfers Paradise SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of $143/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~$102/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$188/day). In fact, November is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, 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 Surfers Paradise van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of $74/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$129/day). In fact, December is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a pickup truck saves you 16% 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 Surfers Paradise pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of $154/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~$118/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$197/day). In fact, November is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a luxury car is 43% 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.

Hyundai Accent Hatch$35/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Toyota Corolla$39/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Yaris$72/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

Top hire agencies in Surfers Paradise

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Surfers Paradise known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Surfers Paradise. Reviews were last updated on 25 February 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Surfers Paradise area such as Thrifty, CarWiz and Budget. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

CarWiz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

1 location

East Coast Car Rentals

3 locations

Hertz

3 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Sunnycars

2 locations

Abaa Car Rentals

1 location

Best Surfers Paradise car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Surfers Paradise. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Surfers Paradise with an average daily rate of $54. Data was last updated on 25 February 2025.
Some of the most attractive options when it comes to hiring a car in Surfers Paradise. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Hyundai Accent Hatch$35/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Mazda CX-30$36/day
4
M
A/C
Mazda CX-30
Hyundai i30$37/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Surfers Paradise, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 February 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Surfers Paradise?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $49/day when booking a car hire in Surfers Paradise. The absolute best deal a user found was for $31/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Feb. 23.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Surfers Paradise?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Surfers Paradise from the following companies over the past two weeks: Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($35/day), keddy by Europcar ($36/day), and Sixt ($47/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Surfers Paradise?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), CarWiz (10.0 rating) and Sixt (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Surfers Paradise.

  • What are petrol prices like in Surfers Paradise?

    The average price of petrol in Surfers Paradise is $1.67/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $75 and $108 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from OCR Car Rentals?

    OCR Car Rentals is one of the top picks in Surfers Paradise. They can have you in a hire car for about $230 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Surfers Paradise for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 91% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 68 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Surfers Paradise.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Surfers Paradise?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Surfers Paradise however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Surfers Paradise for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 43% on a month-long rental by booking with Bargain Car Rentals. Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Surfers Paradise can cost you on average $986 a month or $33 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

  • How much is a car hire in Surfers Paradise for a weekend?

    $53 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Surfers Paradise, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Surfers Paradise, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of March, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $57/day.

  • What car do most people hire in Surfers Paradise?

    The most popular car to hire while in Surfers Paradise is the MG 3, which is a Mini vehicle.

Small car hires in Surfers Paradise

Find small car hire deals in Surfers Paradise from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Surfers Paradise cost an average of $42 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.
Kia Picanto$23/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$24/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto$24/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in Surfers Paradise

Find luxury car hire deals in Surfers Paradise from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Surfers Paradise cost an average of $114 per day. Price data was last updated on 25 February 2025.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car hires within Surfers Paradise. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$99/day
5
M
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$101/day
5
M
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class$103/day
5
M
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Car hires by fuel type in Surfers Paradise

Browse car hires by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Surfers Paradise. Deals were last updated on 25 February 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near Surfers Paradise?

Hire a car at Surfers Paradise if you plan to visit one of these locations
Surfers Paradise
Broadbeach
Southport
Main Beach
Palm Beach
Kingscliff

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