Discovercars logo

Car Rental in Coolangatta

Save up to 70%. Clear prices, no surprises.
Trusted by 7M travelers
24/7 Support
Free Cancellation
Desktop Image
    Driver's country of residence is and age is
    Rated Excellent
    241,250 reviews on
    1,000+ brands

    Cheapest car rental rates

    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Suzuki Swift
    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    $46.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    2
    $49.01
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Toyota Hilux
    or similar Intermediate Regular Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    2
    3
    A/C
    2
    6
    $56.91
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Mazda CX-3
    or similar Economy SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    4
    $51.34
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Toyota Corolla
    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    4
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    $49.01
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Mazda CX-3
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    5
    $53.84
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    7
    $59.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Mazda CX-5
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    8
    $59.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    9
    $61.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    All-wheel drive
    This is an all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicle.
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Kia Sportage
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    10
    $61.92
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    11
    $67.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Toyota RAV4
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    12
    $67.30
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Mazda CX-9
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    13
    $82.50
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Mazda CX-9
    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    2
    A/C
    5
    14
    $82.50
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    7
    4
    A/C
    5
    15
    $83.06
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    4x4
    This vehicle has four-wheel drive (4WD) which is useful for more challenging roads.
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    7
    4
    A/C
    5
    16
    $83.06
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    111 Wharf St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    Showing 9 out of 16 cars
    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 11:42 on 14/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

    Why book with us?

    Special offers
    Special offers
    As a market leader, we get special offers like contactless pick-ups, great prices, and free upgrades.
    Award-winning
    Award-winning
    World's Leading Car Rental Booking Website in the World Travel Tech Awards (4 years in a row).
    Highly-rated
    Highly-rated
    A combined rating of 4.5 with 200k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
    4M users
    4M users
    Have already booked on one of the fastest-growing car rental booking websites.
    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 cities near CoolangattaTop 20 locations near CoolangattaMap of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Coolangatta and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersTop 4 suppliers in Coolangatta in 2025Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    AUD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +61
    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%

    Top 20 cities near Coolangatta

    1. Gold Coastfrom $15.66 per day
      3.2 km / 1.99 miles away
    2. Surfers Paradisefrom $16.44 per day
      21.2 km / 13.17 miles away
    3. Byron Bayfrom $73.66 per day
      53.2 km / 33.06 miles away
    4. Ballinafrom $36.01 per day
      74 km / 45.98 miles away
    5. Brisbanefrom $14.95 per day
      96.5 km / 59.96 miles away
    6. Ipswichfrom $56.02 per day
      96.8 km / 60.15 miles away
    7. North Lakesfrom $35.99 per day
      115.8 km / 71.95 miles away
    8. Toowoombafrom $35.31 per day
      170 km / 105.63 miles away
    9. Graftonfrom $42.85 per day
      178.2 km / 110.73 miles away
    10. Marcoolafrom $26.46 per day
      179.6 km / 111.6 miles away
    11. Noosa Headsfrom $24.86 per day
      201.7 km / 125.33 miles away
    12. Coffs Harbourfrom $25.38 per day
      242.7 km / 150.81 miles away
    13. Armidalefrom $23.11 per day
      321.6 km / 199.83 miles away
    14. Hervey Bayfrom $24.87 per day
      323.6 km / 201.08 miles away
    15. Port Macquariefrom $25.47 per day
      369 km / 229.29 miles away
    16. Bundabergfrom $29.54 per day
      382.8 km / 237.86 miles away
    17. Tamworthfrom $25.26 per day
      415.5 km / 258.18 miles away
    18. Gladstonefrom $49.73 per day
      531 km / 329.95 miles away
    19. Newcastlefrom $28.39 per day
      539.6 km / 335.29 miles away
    20. Tuggerahfrom $37.00 per day
      605.4 km / 376.18 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Coolangatta

    1. Gold Coast Airportfrom $15.66 per day
      3.2 km / 1.99 miles away
    2. Ballina Airportfrom $49.68 per day
      74 km / 45.98 miles away
    3. Brisbane Archerfieldfrom $72.96 per day
      84.1 km / 52.26 miles away
    4. Brisbane Rockleafrom $37.58 per day
      86.1 km / 53.5 miles away
    5. Brisbane Tingalpafrom $54.30 per day
      88.5 km / 54.99 miles away
    6. Brisbane (Downtown)from $37.22 per day
      93 km / 57.79 miles away
    7. Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $40.37 per day
      93.2 km / 57.91 miles away
    8. Brisbane Ascotfrom $37.53 per day
      94.1 km / 58.47 miles away
    9. Brisbane Airportfrom $14.95 per day
      96.5 km / 59.96 miles away
    10. Brisbane Brendalefrom $73.64 per day
      109.4 km / 67.98 miles away
    11. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $40.02 per day
      173.8 km / 107.99 miles away
    12. Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $26.46 per day
      179.6 km / 111.6 miles away
    13. Coffs Harbour Airportfrom $25.38 per day
      242.7 km / 150.81 miles away
    14. Armidale Airportfrom $23.11 per day
      321.6 km / 199.83 miles away
    15. Hervey Bay Airportfrom $27.27 per day
      323.6 km / 201.08 miles away
    16. Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $24.87 per day
      329.7 km / 204.87 miles away
    17. Port Macquarie Airportfrom $25.47 per day
      369 km / 229.29 miles away
    18. Bundaberg Airportfrom $32.13 per day
      382.8 km / 237.86 miles away
    19. Bundaberg Downtownfrom $29.54 per day
      385.8 km / 239.73 miles away
    20. Tamworth Airportfrom $25.26 per day
      415.5 km / 258.18 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 monthDecember Most expensive month April
    Average rental costs per day in Coolangatta
    $84
    $42
    $0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar

    $76

    in April

    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    $74

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Coolangatta is December (when prices average $73.58 per day). This is 2% cheaper than the yearly average and 3% cheaper than renting in April (when prices average $76.13).

    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 April, and the least popular is December.

    Monthly searches in Coolangatta by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.9
    0.9
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar

    1.7 times in April

    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    0.3 times 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 April, the average renter keeps their car for 3 days, and in December, they keep their car for one day.

    Average number of rental days in Coolangatta
    3
    2
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar

    3 days in April

    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    1 day in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersDollar, Thrifty
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Medium cars

    Top 4 suppliers in Coolangatta in 2025

    Dollar
    1 location
    Dollar
    8.7
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    9.1
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.3
    Car condition
    9.3
    $30
    per day
    Most popular location
    111 Wharf St
    Hertz
    1 location
    Hertz
    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
    $30
    per day
    Most popular location
    111 Wharf St
    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.6
    Excellent
    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
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.3
    $30
    per day
    Most popular location
    111 Wharf St
    Firefly
    1 location
    Firefly
    8.2
    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
    8.2
    Car condition
    8.3
    $30
    per day
    Most popular location
    111 Wharf St

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022

    Highly recommended by our customers

    Feedback
    The only thing I did not like was that I choose a drop off different from what later...
    brian lev ari,
    15 Nov 2025
    Good overview
    Good overview and easy to use booking system
    Markus Kadletz,
    15 Nov 2025
    Super easy and good price
    Super easy and good price
    Ken Terrado,
    15 Nov 2025
    Nine Years of Smooth Car Rentals
    I’ve been renting cars through Rental Cars for about nine years now, and I’m genuine...
    Alicia Vera Garcia,
    15 Nov 2025
    CLEAR AND CHEAP
    CLEAR AND CHEAP
    Dror Ginatt,
    15 Nov 2025
    Very easy to book the car.
    Very easy to book the car.
    Walter Whittaker,
    15 Nov 2025
    Good price and clear requirements
    Good price and clear requirements
    Moutaz,
    15 Nov 2025
    Very good 😊
    Have a good price and very easy
    Mahmoud Yasin,
    15 Nov 2025
    Only about booking
    Only about booking, let's see the rest...
    Pedro Silva,
    15 Nov 2025
    Easy to rent a car
    Easy to rent a car, secure payment
    Ismet Ademi,
    15 Nov 2025
    Fantastic experience with Customer Service
    It was an easy process to make a booking with Discovercars but shortly after that i ...
    Kamalpreet Khorana,
    15 Nov 2025
    The system is very easy to use and to…
    The system is very easy to use and to fill out the form.
    Real Dufour,
    15 Nov 2025
    Good booking experience
    Good booking experience
    Matthew,
    15 Nov 2025
    Top 👍🏼
    Fantastique
    DAVID DAMIAO,
    15 Nov 2025
    It seemed easy
    It seemed easy, Bruh.
    Chris Amato,
    15 Nov 2025
    Great company
    Great company
    Luigi Torchia,
    15 Nov 2025
    Rated 4.6 / 5 based on 241,250 reviews. Showing our favorite reviews.

    Save even more with our mobile app

    Find exclusive deals
    Find the best deals on the map
    Manage and view your booking on the go
    Scan the code on your phone to download
    A woman looking at her phone in a parking lotThe DiscoverCars.com app opened with the search results for a medium car at Lisbon Airport showing
    Sign up for our newsletter

    Sign up for our newsletter

    Sign up to receive the best car rental deals in your inbox! No spam, just exclusive deals!
    By providing your email address you agree to our
    Car Rental
    Australia
    Coolangatta
    Company
    Support
    Partnership
    Company
    Support
    Partnership
    TrustScore 4.6
    241,250 reviews
    Discovercars logo

    © 2011 - 2025 DISCOVERCARS All Rights Reserved.

    Privacy PolicyCookie PolicyTerms & Conditions