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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$51.81$57.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$52.84$58.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$26.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota C-HR
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$34.22
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Corolla Sedan
or similar Standard
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$27.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$35.08
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Mitsubishi Triton
or similar Intermediate Regular Cab Pickup
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
2
2
A/C
2
$51.14$56.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Kia Cerato
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$51.80
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$61.04$67.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$65.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
4
$68.56$76.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$69.35
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
366 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$74.04$82.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Kluger
or similar Full-size SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
7
1
A/C
4
$81.01$90.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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4x4
This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
Mitsubishi Pajero
or similar Full-size SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$83.44$92.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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Toyota Hiace
or similar Premium Van
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
12
2
A/C
5
$115.25$128.06
per day
Free cancellation
8.8
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Drop-off information
Airlie Beach Downtown
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 21:23 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- One-way car rentals in Airlie Beach
- Top 20 cities near Airlie Beach
- Top 20 locations near Airlie Beach
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Airlie Beach and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Airlie Beach in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$71 per day
Average car rental length
3 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–130 km/h
or
62–81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10 / 10
One-way car rentals in Airlie Beach
The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Airlie Beach and drop off in another city include:
- From Airlie Beach to Cairns - 8 offers from $83.41 per day
- From Airlie Beach to Brisbane - 8 offers from $83.41 per day
Top 20 cities near Airlie Beach
- Proserpinefrom $43.82 per day30.1 km / 18.7 miles away
- Mackayfrom $64.92 per day108.4 km / 67.36 miles away
- Townsvillefrom $50.92 per day232.4 km / 144.41 miles away
- Emeraldfrom $46.26 per day370.9 km / 230.47 miles away
- Rockhamptonfrom $50.08 per day390.4 km / 242.58 miles away
- Gladstonefrom $53.07 per day475.6 km / 295.52 miles away
- Cairnsfrom $21.81 per day484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
- Port Douglasfrom $37.13 per day543.3 km / 337.59 miles away
- Bundabergfrom $27.62 per day632.4 km / 392.96 miles away
- Hervey Bayfrom $30.96 per day694.9 km / 431.79 miles away
- Noosa Headsfrom $39.24 per day814.4 km / 506.04 miles away
- Marcoolafrom $24.31 per day833.3 km / 517.79 miles away
- Maroochydorefrom $30.50 per day837.6 km / 520.46 miles away
- Currimundifrom $32.27 per day850.2 km / 528.29 miles away
- Caloundrafrom $39.29 per day853.8 km / 530.53 miles away
- Toowoombafrom $25.43 per day873.8 km / 542.95 miles away
- North Lakesfrom $42.28 per day889.1 km / 552.46 miles away
- Brisbanefrom $16.25 per day911.8 km / 566.57 miles away
- Ipswichfrom $38.27 per day915.2 km / 568.68 miles away
- Underwoodfrom $25.96 per day930 km / 577.88 miles away
Top 20 locations near Airlie Beach
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $43.82 per day30.1 km / 18.7 miles away
- Mackay (Downtown)from $65.97 per day108.4 km / 67.36 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom $64.92 per day111.1 km / 69.03 miles away
- Townsville (Downtown)from $69.13 per day232.4 km / 144.41 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom $50.92 per day233.5 km / 145.09 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom $46.26 per day370.9 km / 230.47 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom $50.08 per day390.4 km / 242.58 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom $53.07 per day476.1 km / 295.83 miles away
- Cairns (Downtown)from $36.44 per day484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
- Cairns Airportfrom $21.81 per day489.1 km / 303.91 miles away
- Port Douglas Downtownfrom $37.13 per day543.3 km / 337.59 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $27.62 per day632.4 km / 392.96 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $29.92 per day633.9 km / 393.89 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $30.96 per day694.9 km / 431.79 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $31.44 per day704.9 km / 438 miles away
- Noosa Heads Downtownfrom $39.24 per day814.4 km / 506.04 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $24.31 per day833.3 km / 517.79 miles away
- Maroochydore (Downtown)from $30.50 per day837.6 km / 520.46 miles away
- Currimundi (Downtown)850.2 km / 528.29 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
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Airlie Beach (Downtown)
5 rental locations
When to book in Airlie Beach and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Airlie Beach?
Car rental prices in Airlie Beach vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthApril | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $78 | A good deal $76 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Airlie Beach
$91
$45
$0
$82
in January
Jan
$67
in February
Feb
$80
in March
Mar
$65
in April
Apr
May
$65
in June
Jun
Jul
$75
in August
Aug
Sep
$75
in October
Oct
Nov
$80
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Airlie Beach is April (when prices average $64.99 per day). This is 17% cheaper than the yearly average and 21% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $82.40).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Airlie Beach?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Airlie Beach is February, and the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Airlie Beach by pick-up date relative to the average
2.3
1.2
0
1.8 times in January
Jan
2.1 times in February
Feb
0.6 times in March
Mar
0.1 times in April
Apr
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
Jul
1.1 times in August
Aug
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Airlie Beach?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in March, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Airlie Beach
8
4
0
4 days in January
Jan
6 days in February
Feb
2 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
May
5 days in June
Jun
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
Sep
2 days in October
Oct
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Avis, Budget |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars, medium cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $37 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| Avis | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 1 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Avis | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Triton | 2 | 2 | Large car |
| Budget | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| Avis | Toyota Camry | 3 | 2 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
| Avis | Toyota C-HR | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.8 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$71
Lowest daily price
$37
Total cars available
17
Top 5 suppliers in Airlie Beach in 2026
Thrifty
1 location
8.8
Excellent
7 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$72–$161
per day
Most popular location
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Hertz
1 location
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.1
$72–$161
per day
Most popular location
342 Shute Harbour Rd
Avis
1 location
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$37–$49
per day
Most popular location
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Budget
1 location
8.3
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.5
$73–$97
per day
Most popular location
366 Shute Harbour Rd
Firefly
1 location
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$73–$97
per day
Most popular location
342 Shute Harbour Rd
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