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MG 3
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$28.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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Kia K4
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
Drop-off information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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Hyundai Kona
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$30.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
Drop-off information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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Hyundai Venue
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$28.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
Drop-off information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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Mazda CX5
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$49.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
Drop-off information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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Honda CR-V
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$55.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
Drop-off information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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4x4
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Ford Everest
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$59.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
Drop-off information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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Low deposit
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Highlander
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.96
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
Drop-off information
Downtown
81 Surf Parade
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Low deposit
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:10 on 12/07/26. 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
- Top 20 locations near Gold Coast (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Gold Coast (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Gold Coast (Downtown)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Gold Coast (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$60 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.13 per liter or $4.28 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.49 per liter or $5.64 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Top 20 locations near Gold Coast (Downtown)
- Surfers Paradise Downtownfrom $25.46 per day0.2 km / 0.12 miles away
- Gold Coast Broadbeachfrom $39.04 per day2.8 km / 1.74 miles away
- Gold Coast Southportfrom $35.83 per day4.3 km / 2.67 miles away
- Gold Coast Ashmorefrom $96.10 per day5.9 km / 3.67 miles away
- Gold Coast - Currumbin watersfrom $30.42 per day16.7 km / 10.38 miles away
- Gold Coast Airportfrom $20.62 per day19.2 km / 11.93 miles away
- Brisbane Loganholmefrom $45.62 per day43 km / 26.72 miles away
- Brisbane Logan Slacks Creekfrom $59.75 per day51.4 km / 31.94 miles away
- Brisbane Woodridgefrom $50.53 per day52.4 km / 32.56 miles away
- Underwood Downtownfrom $24.00 per day53.9 km / 33.49 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom $43.68 per day63.2 km / 39.27 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom $32.71 per day65.3 km / 40.58 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpafrom $45.14 per day67.5 km / 41.94 miles away
- Brisbane Cannon Hillfrom $45.08 per day68.1 km / 42.32 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from $52.79 per day72 km / 44.74 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $44.82 per day72.1 km / 44.8 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom $23.86 per day73 km / 45.36 miles away
- Byron Bay Downtownfrom $72.23 per day73.2 km / 45.48 miles away
- Brisbane Hendrafrom $52.21 per day74 km / 45.98 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom $17.59 per day75.6 km / 46.98 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Europcar
81 Surf Parade
B
Abaa Car Rentals
Shop 1/13-15 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, Qld, 4225, Gold Coast
When to book in Gold Coast (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Gold Coast (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Gold Coast (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthOctober | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal $49 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Gold Coast (Downtown)
$89
$45
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
$61
in October
Oct
Nov
$81
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Gold Coast (Downtown) is October — when rental costs average $60.89 per day. This is 14% cheaper than the yearly average and 25% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $81.18 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Gold Coast (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Gold Coast (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in October.
Monthly searches in Gold Coast (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.4
0.7
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
Nov
1.3 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Gold Coast (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 6 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Gold Coast (Downtown)
7
3
0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $40 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europcar | Mazda CX5 | 4 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Gold Coast (Downtown)
10
Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
June
Happiest customers drive
Kia Rio
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Apr 15, 2023
Jasper W.
Kia Carnival
Gold Coast was amazing, we loved it
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Europcar (rated 8.4 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Abaa Car Rentals (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$60
Lowest daily price
$40
Total cars available
10
Top 2 suppliers in Gold Coast (Downtown) in 2026
8.4
Very Good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
7.9
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$40–$119
per day
81 Surf Parade
+610755836430
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
Abaa Car Rentals
8.2
Very Good
25 reviews
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
7.4
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.0
$40–$119
per day
Shop 1/13-15 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, Qld, 4225, Gold Coast
+61755995335 / +61488004360
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-16:45
Tue
09:00-16:45
Wed
09:00-16:45
Thu
09:00-16:45
Fri
09:00-16:45
Sat
09:00-13:45
Sun
09:00-13:45
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