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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$84.48
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$87.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Electric
Polestar 2
or similar Standard Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$89.73
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Economy SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$91.91
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$100.77
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Mazda CX-5
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$111.36
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Toyota RAV4
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$133.62
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Ford Ranger
or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
4
A/C
5
$171.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$174.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$180.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Very Good
In terminal
Pick-up information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
Drop-off information
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Gladstone
- Top 20 locations near Gladstone
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Gladstone 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 5 suppliers in Gladstone in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$99 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%
Average gas price
$1.24 per liter or $4.69 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.13 per liter or $4.28 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Gladstone
- Rockhamptonfrom $76.96 per day94.7 km / 58.84 miles away
- Bundabergfrom $32.72 per day158.7 km / 98.61 miles away
- Hervey Bayfrom $44.41 per day221.5 km / 137.63 miles away
- Emeraldfrom $51.01 per day314.7 km / 195.55 miles away
- Noosa Headsfrom $47.98 per day338.9 km / 210.58 miles away
- Marcoolafrom $30.88 per day358.1 km / 222.51 miles away
- Mackayfrom $91.38 per day368 km / 228.66 miles away
- North Lakes416.4 km / 258.74 miles away
- Toowoombafrom $42.35 per day418.3 km / 259.92 miles away
- Brisbanefrom $18.05 per day440 km / 273.4 miles away
- Ipswichfrom $52.70 per day446.8 km / 277.63 miles away
- Proserpinefrom $44.02 per day465.5 km / 289.25 miles away
- Surfers Paradisefrom $40.70 per day511.1 km / 317.58 miles away
- Gold Coastfrom $24.21 per day511.2 km / 317.64 miles away
- Coolangattafrom $77.21 per day532.2 km / 330.69 miles away
- Byron Bayfrom $69.13 per day583.1 km / 362.32 miles away
- Ballinafrom $43.22 per day600.7 km / 373.26 miles away
- Moreefrom $50.53 per day642.3 km / 399.11 miles away
- Graftonfrom $68.89 per day670.1 km / 416.38 miles away
- Townsvillefrom $50.56 per day688.4 km / 427.75 miles away
Top 20 locations near Gladstone
- Gladstone Airportfrom $56.80 per day4.4 km / 2.73 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom $76.96 per day94.7 km / 58.84 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $49.70 per day158.7 km / 98.61 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $32.72 per day159.6 km / 99.17 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $45.62 per day221.5 km / 137.63 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $44.41 per day232.1 km / 144.22 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom $51.01 per day314.7 km / 195.55 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $30.88 per day358.1 km / 222.51 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom $91.38 per day365.7 km / 227.24 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $48.35 per day416.7 km / 258.93 miles away
- Brisbane Brendale423.2 km / 262.96 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom $19.15 per day435.7 km / 270.73 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom $86.36 per day438.3 km / 272.35 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $41.73 per day439.8 km / 273.28 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from $18.05 per day440 km / 273.4 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpa444.3 km / 276.08 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom $46.17 per day448.5 km / 278.68 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom $40.26 per day450.2 km / 279.74 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $44.02 per day465.5 km / 289.25 miles away
- Gold Coast Airportfrom $24.21 per day530.4 km / 329.58 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Gladstone Airport (GLT)
5 rental locations
When to book in Gladstone and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Gladstone?
Car rental prices in Gladstone 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 monthJuly | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $65 | A good deal $66 | Cheapest supplier Budget | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Gladstone
$110
$55
$0
$68
in January
Jan
$61
in February
Feb
$80
in March
Mar
$71
in April
Apr
$84
in May
May
$95
in June
Jun
$48
in July
Jul
Aug
$100
in September
Sep
$65
in October
Oct
$60
in November
Nov
$54
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Gladstone is July (when prices average $47.67 per day). This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting in September (when prices average $100.45).
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 Gladstone?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Gladstone is November, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Gladstone by pick-up date relative to the average
2.8
1.4
0
Same as average in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.5 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
1.5 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
2.5 times in November
Nov
2 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Gladstone?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in March, the average renter keeps their car for 5 days, and in January, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Gladstone
6
3
0
2 days in January
Jan
2 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
3 days in April
Apr
3 days in May
May
3 days in June
Jun
4 days in July
Jul
Aug
4 days in September
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
3 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Budget, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, small cars, large cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $57 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Budget |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | Medium car |
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 5 | Medium car |
| Budget | Kia Rio | 4 | Medium car |
| SIXT | Mazda CX3 | 5 | Medium car |
| Budget | Hyundai i30 | 4 | Large car |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-3 | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during July, starting at $48 for an Economy car and highest in September, when economy cars start at $100. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Gladstone is November, while the least popular month is February.
Gladstone hosts: SIXT, Thrifty, Hertz, Budget, Firefly. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.3 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$99
Lowest daily price
$57
Total cars available
19
Top 5 suppliers in Gladstone in 2026
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.1
Most popular location
Gladstone Airport, 31 Aerodrome Rd, Clinton QLD 4680
Thrifty
1 location
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.4
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
$84–$218
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building, Geraldton, Gladstone Central QLD 4680
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
$23–$377
per day
Most popular location
Aerodrome Rd
Budget
1 location
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.6
$57–$77
per day
Most popular location
Terminal Building
Firefly
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
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
AERODROME RD
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