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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 86 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 306,638, which is about 686,350% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Surfers Paradise?

OCR Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Surfers Paradise with deals as low as Rp 14.69/day found in the past two weeks. East Coast Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as Rp 28.68/day.

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). Sixt (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
9.3
Budget
Budget
8.5
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
8.2

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 667,388/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Surfers Paradise is April (Rp 992,064/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 865,801

February

Rp 667,388

March

Rp 721,501

April

Rp 992,064

May

Rp 685,426

June

Rp 703,463

July

Rp 883,838

August

Rp 703,463

September

Rp 937,951

October

Rp 883,838

November

Rp 703,463

December

Rp 919,913

What car do most people hire in Surfers Paradise?

Economy cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Surfers Paradise. SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (MG 3 or similar).

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

East Coast Car Rentals has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Surfers Paradise at 1.

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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 1 August 2026.

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Budget

1 location
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East Coast Car Rentals

3 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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National

1 location
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Ozzy Car Rentals

1 location
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Xdrive Mobility

1 location
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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 1 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from Xdrive Mobility?

    Xdrive Mobility is one of the most popular car hire companies in Surfers Paradise, offering car hire for around Rp 7,058,081 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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