Surfers Paradise

Cheap Car Rentals in Surfers Paradise

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Cheapflights insights for Surfers Paradise car rentals

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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 294,169, which is about 659,765% 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 May, when you can expect to pay Rp 571,033/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Surfers Paradise is April (Rp 1,055,546/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 847,898

February

Rp 640,249

March

Rp 692,161

April

Rp 1,055,546

May

Rp 571,033

June

Rp 571,033

July

Rp 934,418

August

Rp 674,857

September

Rp 882,506

October

Rp 830,594

November

Rp 674,857

December

Rp 882,506

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. Intermediate cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Toyota HiAce 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 2 May 2026.

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

Dollar

1 location

National

1 location

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 2 May 2026.
  • 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 24,494,550 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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