Car Rental at Sunshine Coast Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Sunshine Coast Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Sunshine Coast Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Sunshine Coast Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 15 suppliers at Sunshine Coast Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
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
- Cairns
- Adelaide
- Emerald
- Brisbane
- Bundaberg
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
- Medium cars - from €47 per day
- Large cars - from €28 per day
- SUVs - from €50 per day
- Vans - from €64 per day
- Small cars - from €126 per day
- Convertibles - from €84 per day
- Station wagons - from €103 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.
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.
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
- Gold Coast (182 km / 113 miles)
- Brisbane (112 km / 70 miles)
- Toowoomba (233 km / 145 miles)
- Byron Bay (275 km / 171 miles)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Sunshine Coast Airport
- Brisbane Brendalefrom €52.45 per day80.2 km / 49.83 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom €21.78 per day86.9 km / 54 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom €56.00 per day91.9 km / 57.1 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom €33.94 per day95.5 km / 59.34 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from €30.74 per day95.9 km / 59.59 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpafrom €30.83 per day99.1 km / 61.58 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom €30.55 per day106.8 km / 66.36 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom €51.18 per day107.4 km / 66.74 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom €38.29 per day144.4 km / 89.73 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €34.95 per day150.2 km / 93.33 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom €33.56 per day156.3 km / 97.12 miles away
- Gold Coast Airportfrom €17.10 per day178.3 km / 110.79 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom €36.15 per day204.2 km / 126.88 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom €34.14 per day207 km / 128.62 miles away
- Ballina Airportfrom €50.50 per day252.3 km / 156.77 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom €60.08 per day357.3 km / 222.02 miles away
- Coffs Harbour Airportfrom €31.27 per day413.3 km / 256.81 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom €47.26 per day444.9 km / 276.45 miles away
- Moree Airportfrom €32.05 per day452.2 km / 280.98 miles away
- Armidale Airportfrom €30.11 per day459.5 km / 285.52 miles away
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When to book at Sunshine Coast Airport and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month October | ||
Average price €28 | A good deal €48 | Cheapest supplier EastCoast Car Rentals | Cheapest car type Large cars |
€27
in January
€22
in February
€22
in March
€30
in April
€21
in May
€23
in June
€30
in July
€32
in August
€38
in September
€42
in October
€31
in November
€33
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Sunshine Coast Airport is May — when rental costs average €21.43 per day. This is 22% cheaper than the yearly average and 49% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average €42.03 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 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.
1.4 times in January
1.5 times in February
1.3 times in March
1.2 times in April
1.3 times in May
1.3 times in June
Same as average in July
0.4 times in August
0.3 times in September
0.4 times in October
0.7 times in November
1.3 times in December
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.
7 days in January
7 days in February
6 days in March
7 days in April
9 days in May
8 days in June
9 days in July
11 days in August
8 days in September
6 days in October
6 days in November
6 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, EastCoast Car Rentals, SIXT, Europcar, Thrifty |
🚗 Popular car types | Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Vans |
🤑 Lowest price | €28 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | EastCoast Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
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Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Bargain Car Rentals | MG 5 | 5 | 2 | Large car |
Bargain Car Rentals | Holden Acadia | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Bargain Car Rentals | Audi Q5 | 5 | 3 | SUV |
EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Europcar | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUV |
SIXT | VW Tiguan | 4 | 2 | SUV |
SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | Van |
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