Car Rental at Sunshine Coast Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Hyundai Accent or similar
$27.84 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
$38.42 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
$53.35 per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla or similar
$66.56 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab or similar
$79.29 per day
Compact Elite Convertible
Mazda MX-5 Cabrio or similar
$96.85 per day
Premium Van
Kia Carnival or similar
$130.85 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
$270.38 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:52 AM on 7/7/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$95 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.17 per liter or $4.43 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.07 per liter or $4.04 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.41 per liter or $5.32 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Also known as Sunshine Coast Airport after the town that it serves, this popular beach location serves flights to the rest of Australia as well as New Zealand. Located in Southeast Queensland, the Sunshine Coast provides access to other popular destinations like Brisbane, Surfers Paradise, and the Scenic Rim.
Top international routes
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Auckland
- Adelaide
Main airlines
Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Alliance Airlines, Virgin Australia
Terminals
The airport has a single terminal which is sometimes divided into the domestic and international terminals during the tourist season; regardless, both are part of the same building and can be easily accessed from anywhere in the airport.
Location
The airport is about 6 km (3.7 miles) north of the Sunshine Coast and can be reached in less than ten minutes. Brisbane is about 110 km (68 miles) south of the airport and takes 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $97 per day
- Station wagons - from $282 per day
- Large cars - from $62 per day
- Medium cars - from $28 per day
- Vans - from $59 per day
- Small cars - from $53 per day
- SUVs - from $38 per day
Car rental desks
Enterprise (which also services Alamo rentals) and Europcar have desks in the Arrivals Hall next to the baggage claim area.
East Coast Rental Car Rentals and Abaa Car Rentals are located just outside the airport. East Coast is just a short shuttle ride away. Abaa provides customers with a meet and greet service.
East Coast Rental Car Rentals and Abaa Car Rentals are located just outside the airport. East Coast is just a short shuttle ride away. Abaa provides customers with a meet and greet service.
Services and facilities
Sunshine Coast Airport has all of the services and amenities that one would expect of an airport its size. Including free WiFi access. There is one cafe before security that also has an outdoor seating area. Another cafe, a salad restaurant, and a pub can be found in the departures lounge.
An ATM is conveniently located in the baggage claim area. There is also the Visitor Information Desk nearby where you can get information about traveling in the local area from volunteer tourism ambassadors.
An ATM is conveniently located in the baggage claim area. There is also the Visitor Information Desk nearby where you can get information about traveling in the local area from volunteer tourism ambassadors.
Nearest gas station
The closest gas station to the rental car return is a small BP station located at 694 David Low Way (Highway 6). It requires only a slight detour on the way to the airport. In addition, a 7-Eleven station is located between the airport and the beach at 946 David Low Way but will require a small circle for most. Finally, a little further away is a United station located at 297 David Low Way across the Maroochy River.
Popular one-way rentals
- Brisbane (112 km / 69 mi)
- Gold Coast (190 km / 118 mi)
- Toowoomba (233 km / 145 mi)
Airport info
Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- IATA: MCY
- ICAO: YBSU
- Name: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
- Distance from city: 3.7 miles / 6 km
Top 20 locations near Sunshine Coast Airport
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537.8 km / 334.2 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Sunshine Coast Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Sunshine Coast Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Sunshine Coast Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Sunshine Coast Airport is May — when rental costs average $25.11 per day. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 49% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $49.26 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 Sunshine Coast Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in August the average rental period is 11 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days at Sunshine Coast Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Sunshine Coast Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Sunshine Coast Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Sunshine Coast Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, EastCoast Car Rentals, SIXT, Europcar, Thrifty |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $28 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Bargain Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG 5 | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Holden Acadia | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Audi Q5 | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Europcar | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| SIXT | VW Tiguan | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Kia Picanto | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
EP
Australia
Hyundai Accent
3/11/25
Was pre cyclone so didn’t get to do a lot and left early. Best fish tacos at Moffat beach after a beautiful coastal path walk. Despite the wild weather. Want to come back to visit the glass mountains, 
LL
Australia
Kia Picanto
5/25/24
Visiting family on Sunshine Coast
MD
Australia
MG HS
4/28/24
Friendly local people and nice beaches amazing nature attractions
JB
Australia
Hyundai i30
4/26/24
No thanks.
MJ
Australia
Hyundai Accent
4/9/24
Montville was great
RB
Australia
Hyundai Accent
3/31/24
here sorting out house move. very busy
AS
Australia
Hyundai Accent
3/25/24
Restaurants and cruises
JW
Australia
Hyundai Accent
2/18/24
Hervey Bay was nice with lovely cafes and restaurants on the waterfront.
Nice beaches but unfortunately blowing a gale when I was there
MR
Australia
MG HS
1/12/24
Great beaches
LA
Australia
Toyota Corolla
12/31/23
Had a brand-new car, so I was very happy 
MH
Australia
Hyundai Accent
12/23/23
Nice drive north, sight seeing and visiting friends.
IG
Australia
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
11/27/23
I used the car just to go see some vans to buy one. Trip was great
JW
Australia
MG 3
11/21/23
Hired while car was being repaired.
SP
Australia
Hyundai Accent
11/18/23
Noosa is a beautiful and relaxing destination. Great shops and restaurants, Eumundi market was amazing and weather very hot. Fantastic accomodation and will definitely be back.
NN
Australia
MG 3
10/29/23
Noosa is naturally beautiful, gorgeous sunsets and sunrises
TS
Australia
MG HS Aut.
9/17/23
National parks were amazing and the cafes were all great. Yo chi was our favourite!
PH
Australia
MG ZS
8/24/23
We attended a family members wedding up in the Hinterlands , a bus was supplied by the Groom to attend his wedding at Niminbah Valley from our accommodation at Wyndham Hotel and return !
Not too impressed with that accommodation i might add !
As for the hire of your MG vehicle , that was our Highlight of our holiday next to the wedding we attended ! The Longboard Bar and Eatery had great food and service with relaxed atmosphere !
I had a ( Thai deep tissue massage ) at a place accross the road from the Wyndham accommodation , painfull but better for it ! No Pain , No gain the saying goes ! Lol !
We will always fly to Sunshine Coast and hire a vehicle from your company when going to Brisbane , and will be spreading the word about your Car Hire Company ! Thank so very much for adding quality to our holiday !
Kind Regards Paul and Chrissy !
RD
Australia
Hyundai Accent
8/19/23
Weather was beaut for touring around.
PM
Australia
MG HS
7/23/23
Maroochydore has a lot to offer. Friendly people, restaurants. Very clean city.
KH
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
7/5/23
Emmundi Markets, Sea Life, Australia Zoo
PH
Australia
Toyota Corolla
6/19/23
Comfortable trip from airport to accommodation.
MS
Australia
Toyota Corolla
6/15/23
Weather wasn’t great so we were glad we had the car to stay dry.
PV
Australia
Hyundai Accent
5/15/23 
AS
Australia
Kia Rio
5/10/23
good weather good food and wine good value good women.
RS
Australia
Toyota Corolla
4/22/23
Beautiful swimming spots the whole Sunshine Coast has to offer.
TH
Australia
Kia Picanto
4/19/23
We attended an U15 state cricket tournament. Great fields , cricket and beaches
LC
Australia
MG ZS
3/22/23
Great service. Would definitely recommend
KB
Australia
Toyota Camry
3/19/23
The Sunshine Coast experience for us was fantastic, the weather was great and we got to catch up with family as well as visit some wonderful sights in the area. We loved the markets in the area, the shopping, loved the beaches (Caloundra & Coolum Beach), restaurants were awesome. The Glass House Mountains was such magic. Absolutely loved that everything within the Sunny Coast is with 20-30 mins away. Our accommodation was fantastic, with views. One special mentions is the Yandina Historic House - we had the most yummies homemade cheese scones and homemade soup - (near the Ginger factory). Purchased lots of goodies at the Ginger Factory and the Nutworks. Such an awesome area to visit.
AM
Australia
Hyundai i30
3/15/23
The Sunshine Coast and Hervey Bay was a great region to visit.
PH
Australia
Toyota Corolla
1/31/23
relaxing and food
VG
Australia
Kia Picanto
12/2/22
Our stay at Novotel Sunshine Coast was lovely. 
PH
Australia
Holden Acadia
11/15/22
Mooloolaba beach was clean and beautiful. Rice Boi cafe at Mooloolaba wharf had great food and drinks. Australia Zoo is a must. Kondililla Falls in the hinterland had good short hiking track with swimming in the waterfall rock pool. The boys enjoyed Ricks Garage American diner. We hired a car so that we could access these destinations.
CF
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander Aut.
2/7/22
GREAT SERVICE, GOOD WEBSITE AND CHEAP INSURANCE
MA
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
4/21/21
Makes the rental process easier!
NN
Australia
Suzuki Swift
11/13/19
Very easy access and the car hire is close to the airport - walking distance
JH
Australia
Kia Carnival
11/6/19
Noosa is short drive from airport and has weather, beaches and food to make great holiday.
MW
Australia
Toyota Camry
1/10/19
Wouldn’t rent through Alamo the gentlemen was very rude because we didn’t book direct through him and picking up the car was a very slow process
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
42
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
$95.44
Lowest daily price
$27.84
Total cars available
123
Top 15 suppliers at Sunshine Coast Airport in 2025
0754489827
David Low Way
$55 - $68
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 21:00
Tue:
06:00 - 21:00
Wed:
06:00 - 21:00
Thu:
06:00 - 21:00
Fri:
06:00 - 21:00
Sat:
06:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
Bespoke Noosa Car Rentals
+610466446644
Friendship Ave, Marcoola Qld 4564, Marcoola
$73 - $161
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
+611300729230 / +61361650838
Maroochydore Airport Terminal Building, Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$28 - $101
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:00
Tue:
07:00 - 20:00
Wed:
07:00 - 20:00
Thu:
07:00 - 20:00
Fri:
07:00 - 20:00
Sat:
07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 20:00
Europcar
+61754489955
Terminal Building, Maroochydore Airport, Mudjimba QLD 4558
$216 - $282
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:15
Tue:
07:00 - 21:15
Wed:
07:00 - 21:15
Thu:
07:00 - 21:15
Fri:
07:00 - 21:15
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:15
Thrifty
+61136139
Maroochydore Airport Terminal Building, Marcoola QLD 4564
$53 - $151
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 21:00
Tue:
06:00 - 21:00
Wed:
06:00 - 21:00
Thu:
06:00 - 21:00
Fri:
06:00 - 21:00
Sat:
06:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
+611800474258 / +61755558908
3/30 Runway Drive, Marcoola, 4564
$38 - $94
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:30
Tue:
07:00 - 17:30
Wed:
07:00 - 17:30
Thu:
07:00 - 17:30
Fri:
07:00 - 17:30
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 17:00
Dollar
+611800501934
Sunshine Coast Airport, Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$55 - $104
Working hours
Mon:
06:00 - 21:00
Tue:
06:00 - 21:00
Wed:
06:00 - 21:00
Thu:
06:00 - 21:00
Fri:
06:00 - 21:00
Sat:
06:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:00 - 22:00
National
+61754570561 / +610752110208
Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$147 - $152
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:30
Tue:
07:00 - 20:30
Wed:
07:00 - 20:30
Thu:
07:00 - 20:30
Fri:
07:00 - 20:30
Sat:
07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 20:30
+61754487887
Terminal, Marcoola QLD 4564
$63 - $154
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 18:30
Tue:
07:30 - 18:30
Wed:
07:30 - 18:30
Thu:
07:30 - 18:30
Fri:
07:30 - 18:30
Sat:
09:00 - 16:00
Sun:
07:30 - 18:30
Alamo
+61754570561 / +61752110208
Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$134 - $152
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:30
Tue:
07:00 - 20:30
Wed:
07:00 - 20:30
Thu:
07:00 - 20:30
Fri:
07:00 - 20:30
Sat:
07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 20:30
Budget
1300362848
Sunshine Coast Airport
$100 - $111
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:15
Tue:
06:45 - 21:15
Wed:
07:00 - 21:15
Thu:
07:00 - 21:15
Fri:
07:00 - 21:15
Sat:
07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:15
Enterprise
+610752110208
Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$136 - $152
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 20:30
Tue:
07:00 - 20:30
Wed:
07:00 - 20:30
Thu:
07:00 - 20:30
Fri:
07:00 - 20:30
Sat:
07:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 20:30
Firefly
0754489827
David Low Way
$136 - $152
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:00
Tue:
06:00 - 21:00
Wed:
07:00 - 21:00
Thu:
07:00 - 21:00
Fri:
06:00 - 21:00
Sat:
07:00 - 21:00
Sun:
06:00 - 21:00
Keddy
+610754489955
Terminal Building, Maroochydore Airport, Mudjimba QLD 4558
$61 - $131
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 21:15
Tue:
07:00 - 21:15
Wed:
07:00 - 21:15
Thu:
07:00 - 21:15
Fri:
07:00 - 21:15
Sat:
08:00 - 20:00
Sun:
07:00 - 21:15
Routes Car Rental
+6154489955
MAROOCHYDORE AIRPORT, Terminal Building
$226 - $284
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 21:30
Tue:
07:30 - 21:30
Wed:
07:30 - 21:30
Thu:
07:30 - 21:30
Fri:
07:30 - 21:30
Sat:
07:00 - 19:00
Sun:
07:30 - 21:30
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