Car Rental at Gold Coast Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona
or similar

$33.24
per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or similar

$34.39
per day
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or similar

$36.72
per day
Economy
Kia Rio
or similar

$38.02
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Standard SUV
MG HS
or similar

$42.18
/ per day
Premium Van
Kia Carnival
or similar

$57.75
/ per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes A250
or similar

$79.00
/ per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar

$87.07
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:47 on 2023-05-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$51.05 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.25 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.38 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.11 per liter

Airport Car Rental
Located just south of Brisbane, the Gold Coast is a backpacker and tourist mecca and one of the most visited places in the whole of Australia. Whether you come for the famous Surfers Paradise, beautiful beaches, or some of the nearby destinations that you can easily access with a car, you’re in for a treat. These are three of the most interesting attractions in and around the Gold Coast:
- Surfers Paradise. Not only surfing heaven, but also a hub of restaurants, nightlife, and hotels, Surfers Paradise is the busiest and most famous place on the Gold Coast. Some travelers love it, while others consider it too commercialized and crowded and look for more relaxed spots which can be found up and down the coast. Either way, if you’re in the Gold Coast, the area and its beautiful coastline deserve at least one visit so you can make up your own mind.
- Lamington National Park. The nature of Queensland can be experienced not only on the beaches but also in the numerous nature reserves that surround the Gold Coast. Made up of ancient peaks, cloud forests, and the emblematic Australian bush, this popular hiking area is less than an hour’s drive southwest of Gold Coast. The national park’s hills and forests are inhabited by wildlife like parrots, wallabies, bandicoots, and platypuses. If visiting Lamington has only increased your appetite for wilderness, the nature preserve is bordered by Springbrook and Border Ranges National Parks.
- Gold Coast Hinterland. A large territory that includes Lamington National Park, Gold Coast Hinterland is an area that gets fewer visitors than the coastal parts but hides a surprising number of interesting locations. These include Tamborine Mountain and the majestic views from the top of it, Numinbah Valley, and a number of lakes, wineries, and mountain villages. Many Australians think that this area offers some of the most scenic drives in the country. Most of the places that make up the hinterland are no more than a 90-minute drive from Hobart.
Top international routes
- Auckland
- Kuala Lumpur
- Tokyo
- Singapore
- Christchurch
- Wellington
Main airlines
Jetstar Airways, Virgin Australia, AirAsia X, Air New Zealand, Qantas, and Tigerair Australia
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights.
Location
Gold Coast Airport is about 25 km (16 mi) south of Gold Coast. Gold Coast Highway, Tugun Currumbin Road, M1, Southport Burleigh Road/State Route 3, and Allawah Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.
Most popular types of rental car
Car rental desks
Some desks are inside the airport terminal, while other rental companies offer free shuttle service to their nearby facilities. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
You’ll find a number of shops, including duty-free shops, as well as many cafeterias, bars, restaurants, and fast food outlets. There are also ATMs, three currency exchanges, baby changing facilities, a luggage wrapping service, and three nearby hotels. Self-service luggage lockers are near the central walkway, next to the main parking lot. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also available, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service. Do keep in mind that the airport is open from 4:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest gas station
Freedom Fuels gas station, at Airport Central, 1 Eastern Avenue, can be reached in about two minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Gold Coast Airport and on the way to the city.
Popular one-way rentals
- Brisbane (99 km / 61 mi)
- Sydney (817 km / 507 mi)
- Canberra (1,092 km / 678 mi)
Airport info
Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- IATA: OOL
- ICAO: YBCG
- Name: Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
- Distance from city: 1.9 miles / 3 km
Top 20 Locations near Gold Coast Airport
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Car Rental at Ballina Airport from $50.82 per day74.7 km / 46.4 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Archerfield from $98.63 per day81.8 km / 50.8 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Rocklea from $41.85 per day83.7 km / 52.0 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Tingalpa from $39.15 per day86.4 km / 53.7 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane (Downtown) from $26.40 per day90.9 km / 56.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Ascot from $49.00 per day92.1 km / 57.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Brisbane Airport from $34.56 per day94.8 km / 58.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Brendale from $98.63 per day107.4 km / 66.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $43.47 per day170.6 km / 106.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Sunshine Coast Airport from $23.83 per day178.3 km / 110.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Coffs Harbour Airport from $46.68 per day242.7 km / 150.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Armidale Airport from $33.24 per day320.2 km / 199.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Hervey Bay Airport from $39.16 per day322.4 km / 200.3 miles away
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Car Rental in Downtown Hervey Bay from $45.02 per day328.5 km / 204.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Port Macquarie Airport from $39.16 per day369.0 km / 229.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Bundaberg Airport from $46.04 per day381.3 km / 236.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Downtown Bundaberg from $41.85 per day384.4 km / 238.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Moree Airport from $35.61 per day385.5 km / 239.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Tamworth Airport from $34.13 per day413.9 km / 257.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Taree Airport from $67.52 per day425.3 km / 264.3 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Gold Coast Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Gold Coast Airport varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day at Gold Coast Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Gold Coast Airport is February — when rental costs average $38.92 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $73.87 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Gold Coast Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 7 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average rental length at Gold Coast Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Gold Coast Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Gold Coast Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car at Gold Coast Airport in January, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Gold Coast Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, SIXT, Abaa Car Rentals, EastCoast Car Rentals, Jucy |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
Lowest price | $33 per day |
Cheapest supplier | EastCoast Car Rentals |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Vans |
SIXT | MG HS Aut. | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Abaa Car Rentals | Kia Rio | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Abaa Car Rentals | Hyundai i20 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Our Customers' Reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
TH
Netherlands
Toyota Corolla
March 31, 2023
Pick up the car at Gold Coast and drop off at Cairns.
Vrry easyJet procedure and a amazone trip.
GP
New Zealand
Hyundai Kona
March 16, 2023
Rugby Tournament, love the Ocean and shopping, Byron Bay was amazing.
SS
Australia
Toyota Corolla
March 16, 2023
5 x Theme Parks
Glowworm caves,
Daintree hike,
Aloft hot air balloon ride
LG
New Zealand
Hyundai i30
March 15, 2023
Theme parks. Exploring around Gold Coast
MN
Australia
Holden Acadia
March 12, 2023
Movie world, sea world, jet skiing - had a great time!
EH
Australia
MG 3
March 10, 2023
We didn't do heaps of driving, but was very happy with the rental car and had no problems with it.
DC
New Zealand
Kia Carnival
March 8, 2023
Dream world, Australia zoo , surfers paradise, white water world all amazing fun places
DT
Australia
Toyota Corolla
March 3, 2023
Really liked Broadbeach
CS
New Zealand
Suzuki Swift
February 21, 2023
We had a great time on the Gold Coast. Mt Tamborine is a must, there are some lovely walks up there. The beaches were beautiful too, just dont forget sunblock haha
JJ
Australia
Toyota Corolla
February 19, 2023
Great resort at Mermaid beach (Turtle Beach), first week. Second week highlight, 2 night stay on Fraser Is, wonderful.
KB
Australia
Hyundai Accent
February 18, 2023
Spent time in Bryon and did as much and as little as I desired. This trip was all about taking time out and relaxing
MA
Australia
Toyota Corolla
February 12, 2023
It was my first time in QLD and my first hire car and thankfully everything went well :)
RA
Australia
Toyota Yaris
February 6, 2023
Curumbin wildlife park and the creek beach
MM
Australia
Hyundai Kona
January 31, 2023
Beaches, waterfalls, gardens, night life
LW
Australia
Isuzu MU-X
January 29, 2023
Jet boat, Australia Zoo
AI
Australia
Hyundai Kona
January 18, 2023
My first trip to Queensland was simply amazing. My family and I loved it so much. Great Queensland
KC
Australia
Toyota Corolla Sedan
December 8, 2022
Travelled to Bribie island and all around the Gold Coast was a fantastic trip wish I could have gone to mt Tamborine
JG
Australia
Kia Cerato
December 1, 2022
We went to Wet n Wild World, Movie World and Sea World along with Currumbin Wildlife Sanctury and the glow worm caves. We also did multiple grocery shopping trips. All of that and still had a quarter of a tank of fuel. Very nice car.
LT
New Zealand
Kia Carnival
November 23, 2022
Visiting family
MS
New Zealand
Toyota Corolla Sedan
November 21, 2022
GC is a great place for a holiday. We travelled to 4 theme parks which were super fun. We stayed in Surfer's Paradise which is a great place and had many fun things to do and many great places to eat.
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
SIXT
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
NUCarrentals
8.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
58
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
$51.05
Lowest daily price
$33.24
Total cars available
118
Top 18 Suppliers at Gold Coast Airport in 2023
+61755366044
Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Building
$67 - $89
Working hours
Mon:07:30-22:30
Tue:07:30-22:30
Wed:07:30-22:30
Thu:07:30-22:30
Fri:07:30-22:30
Sat:07:30-22:30
Sun:07:30-22:30
+611800474258 / +61755558908
3 Karana Street, Tugun, 4224
$33 - $43
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:30
Tue:07:30-17:30
Wed:07:30-17:30
Thu:07:30-17:30
Fri:07:30-17:30
Sat:08:00-16:30
Sun:08:00-16:30
+61755894200 / 1800620408
3 Queensbury Ave, Currumbin Waters
$37 - $101
Working hours
Mon:07:30-17:00
Tue:07:30-17:00
Wed:07:30-17:00
Thu:07:30-17:00
Fri:07:30-17:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-16:00
+611300729230
2/57-61 Ourimbah Rd Tweed Heads NSW 2485
$42 - $90
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:45
Tue:07:00-18:45
Wed:07:00-18:45
Thu:07:00-18:45
Fri:07:00-18:45
Sat:07:00-15:45
Sun:07:00-15:45
+610755693370
Gold Coast Airport, Tom Norris Dr, Coolangatta QLD 4225
$57 - $108
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00
+61755993604 / +61738604272
Eastern Avenue, Gold Coast Airport, Bilinga QLD, Coolangatta 4225
$55 - $86
+610755996590
Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Building, QLD 4225
$84 - $91
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:30
Tue:06:00-22:30
Wed:06:00-22:30
Thu:06:00-22:30
Fri:06:00-22:30
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-22:30
+611800150850
71 – 77, Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD 4224
$34 - $50
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:55
Tue:08:00-16:55
Wed:08:00-16:55
Thu:08:00-16:55
Fri:08:00-16:55
Sat:09:00-15:55
Sun:09:00-13:55
+61755993604 / +61738604272
Eastern Avenue, Gold Coast Airport, Bilinga QLD, Coolangatta 4225
$93 - $117
+61755995335 / 1800822059
Shop 1/13-15 Griffith Street, Coolangatta, Qld, 4225, Gold Coast
$38 - $49
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

Budget
0755693877
Terminal Drive
$67 - $122
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00

Avis
0755879333
Terminal Drive
$80 - $160
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:00
Tue:06:00-22:00
Wed:06:00-22:00
Thu:06:00-22:00
Fri:06:00-22:00
Sat:06:00-22:00
Sun:06:00-22:00
136139
Gold Coast Hwy
$107 - $159
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:30
Tue:06:00-22:30
Wed:06:00-22:30
Thu:06:00-22:30
Fri:06:00-22:30
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-22:30
+61755993604 / +61738604272
Eastern Avenue, Gold Coast Airport, Bilinga QLD, Coolangatta 4225
$63 - $104
+610755693370
Gold Coast Airport, Tom Norris Dr, Coolangatta QLD 4225
$54 - $206
Working hours
Mon:07:00-21:00
Tue:07:00-21:00
Wed:07:00-21:00
Thu:07:00-21:00
Fri:07:00-21:00
Sat:07:00-21:00
Sun:07:00-21:00

Firefly
0755996590
GOLD COAST HWY
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:30
Tue:06:00-22:30
Wed:06:00-22:30
Thu:06:00-22:30
Fri:06:00-22:30
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-22:30

Dollar
+611800501934
Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Dr, Bilinga QLD 4225
$65 - $78
Working hours
Mon:06:00-22:30
Tue:06:00-22:30
Wed:06:00-22:30
Thu:06:00-22:30
Fri:06:00-22:30
Sat:06:00-22:30
Sun:06:00-22:30

NUCarrentals
+61755231405
5 Greenway Drive,Tweeds Head,South NSW
Working hours
Mon:08:01-12:59
Tue:08:01-12:59
Wed:08:01-12:59
Thu:08:01-12:59
Fri:08:01-12:59
Sat:08:01-12:59
Sun:08:01-12:59
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