Surfers Paradise

Cheap Car Rentals in Surfers Paradise from $52

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Surfers Paradise car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

OCRCARRENTALS

Price of petrol per litre

$2.40

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$52

Popular car types in Surfers Paradise

SUV is the cheapest car type you can hire in Surfers Paradise this past week from 30 hire locations out of 23 hire agencies. Prices for a Surfers Paradise SUV hire start from $52/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

Mini

Mini

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best car rental deals found in Surfers Paradise

Mitsubishi ASX$52/day
Mitsubishi ASX
Mitsubishi Mirage$59/day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Montero$60/day
Mitsubishi Montero

Cheapflights insights for Surfers Paradise car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Surfers Paradise, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Surfers Paradise?

Book your rental car in Surfers Paradise 86 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $28/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 38% off the average price.

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.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Surfers Paradise is February, when you can expect to pay $62/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Surfers Paradise is April ($92/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

$80

February

$62

March

$69

April

$92

May

$64

June

$65

July

$84

August

$67

September

$87

October

$80

November

$65

December

$85

What car do most people hire in Surfers Paradise?

SUV cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Surfers Paradise. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Mitsubishi Mirage 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.

Top rental agencies in Surfers Paradise

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Budget

1 location

East Coast Car Rentals

3 locations

Hertz

3 locations

National

1 location

Ozzy Car Rentals

1 location

Xdrive Mobility

1 location

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Surfers Paradise?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $61/day when booking a car hire in Surfers Paradise. The absolute best deal a user found was for $39/day from Provider's pick, booked on Aug. 22.

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

    From OCR Car Rentals you can hire a car in Surfers Paradise from about $339 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Surfers Paradise it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Our recent data shows that Provider's pick can potentially be 52% below the average car hire price in Surfers Paradise. Check prices and availability for Provider's pick and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Surfers Paradise is on average $1,453 a month or $48 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Surfers Paradise car hire.

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

    For a weekend car hire in Surfers Paradise, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Intermediate SUV hire in Surfers Paradise is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Intermediate SUV for September, it will cost approximately $88 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($21+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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