Surfers Paradise

Cheap Car Rentals in Surfers Paradise

Driver's age: 26-65
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How far in advance should I hire a car in Surfers Paradise?

To get the best deal on car hire in Surfers Paradise, book about 82 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 344,545, which is about 845,407% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Surfers Paradise?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Surfers Paradise is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). CarWiz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Surfers Paradise is February, when you can expect to pay Rp 492,207/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Surfers Paradise is July (Rp 935,193/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

Rp 689,089

February

Rp 492,207

March

Rp 525,021

April

Rp 836,751

May

Rp 525,021

June

Rp 557,834

July

Rp 935,193

August

Rp 590,648

September

Rp 721,903

October

Rp 738,310

November

Rp 639,869

December

Rp 771,124

What car do most people hire in Surfers Paradise?

SUV cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Surfers Paradise. Premium cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Nissan Qashqai or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Surfers Paradise?

Both East Coast Car Rentals and Hertz have 3 locations in Surfers Paradise, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Surfers Paradise

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Surfers Paradise known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Surfers Paradise. Reviews were last updated on 30 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Surfers Paradise, including Thrifty, CarWiz and Budget. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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

Europcar

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Sunnycars

2 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Surfers Paradise, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from Alpha?

    Alpha is one of the most popular car hire companies in Surfers Paradise, offering car hire for around Rp 23,224,610 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent 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.

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