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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$81.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
4
A/C
4
$85.57
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Toyota Camry
or similar Full-size
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$101.87
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$89.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Mazda CX5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$103.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Kia Sportage
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$107.68
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$117.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$146.27
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$152.75
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Audi Q5
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$182.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
Drop-off information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Land Rover Defender
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$190.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Downtown
111 Wharf St
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Coolangatta
- Top 20 locations near Coolangatta
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Coolangatta and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Coolangatta in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$120 per day
Average car rental length
4 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%
Top 20 cities near Coolangatta
- Gold Coastfrom $21.90 per day21.1 km / 13.11 miles away
- Surfers Paradisefrom $39.99 per day21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
- Byron Bayfrom $69.08 per day53.2 km / 33.06 miles away
- Ballinafrom $60.93 per day74.5 km / 46.29 miles away
- Brisbanefrom $20.03 per day93 km / 57.79 miles away
- Ipswichfrom $61.13 per day96.8 km / 60.15 miles away
- North Lakes115.8 km / 71.95 miles away
- Toowoombafrom $37.32 per day170 km / 105.63 miles away
- Graftonfrom $69.20 per day178.2 km / 110.73 miles away
- Marcoolafrom $27.90 per day179.6 km / 111.6 miles away
- Noosa Headsfrom $33.84 per day201.7 km / 125.33 miles away
- Coffs Harbourfrom $27.66 per day240.2 km / 149.25 miles away
- Armidalefrom $64.27 per day318.9 km / 198.16 miles away
- Hervey Bayfrom $36.25 per day329.7 km / 204.87 miles away
- Port Macquariefrom $27.77 per day370.2 km / 230.03 miles away
- Bundabergfrom $49.66 per day385.8 km / 239.73 miles away
- Moreefrom $65.16 per day389.1 km / 241.78 miles away
- Tamworthfrom $41.64 per day411.2 km / 255.51 miles away
- Gladstonefrom $58.90 per day532.2 km / 330.69 miles away
- Singletonfrom $34.24 per day539.2 km / 335.04 miles away
Top 20 locations near Coolangatta
- Gold Coast Airportfrom $21.90 per day3.2 km / 1.99 miles away
- Ballina Airportfrom $60.93 per day74 km / 45.98 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom $46.25 per day84.1 km / 52.26 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom $28.00 per day86.1 km / 53.5 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpa88.5 km / 54.99 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from $21.29 per day93 km / 57.79 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $45.35 per day93.2 km / 57.91 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom $86.60 per day94.1 km / 58.47 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom $20.03 per day96.5 km / 59.96 miles away
- Brisbane Brendale109.4 km / 67.98 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $52.32 per day173.8 km / 107.99 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $27.90 per day179.6 km / 111.6 miles away
- Coffs Harbour Airportfrom $27.66 per day242.7 km / 150.81 miles away
- Armidale Airportfrom $102.10 per day321.6 km / 199.83 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $36.25 per day323.6 km / 201.08 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $49.06 per day329.7 km / 204.87 miles away
- Port Macquarie Airportfrom $27.77 per day369 km / 229.29 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $49.75 per day382.8 km / 237.86 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $49.66 per day385.8 km / 239.73 miles away
- Moree Airportfrom $83.73 per day388.2 km / 241.22 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Coolangatta (Downtown)
4 rental locations
When to book in Coolangatta and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Coolangatta?
Car rental prices in Coolangatta 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $64 | A good deal $83 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Coolangatta
$82
$41
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
$74
in July
Jul
Aug
$56
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
$72
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Coolangatta is September (when prices average $55.79 per day). This is 13% cheaper than the yearly average and 25% cheaper than renting in July (when prices average $74.23).
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 Coolangatta?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Coolangatta is July, and the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in Coolangatta by pick-up date relative to the average
1.1
0.6
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Same as average in July
Jul
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
Same as average in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Coolangatta?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in September, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in July, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Coolangatta
7
3
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Hertz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $77 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertz | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | SUV |
| Hertz | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Hertz | Toyota Highlander | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during September, starting at $56 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $74. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Coolangatta is July, while the least popular month is July.
Coolangatta hosts: Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$120
Lowest daily price
$77
Total cars available
56
Top 4 suppliers in Coolangatta in 2026
Dollar
1 location
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$81–$145
per day
Most popular location
111 Wharf St
Thrifty
1 location
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
$77–$195
per day
Most popular location
111 Wharf St
Hertz
1 location
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$86–$200
per day
Most popular location
111 Wharf St
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
111 Wharf St
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