Car Rental at Sunshine Coast Airport

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Sunshine Coast Airport, Marcoola, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact
Hyundai Accent or similar
Hyundai Accent
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
$26.64 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$28.26 per day
Standard
MG HS Aut. or similar
MG HS Aut.
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$54.91 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$58.15 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$87.21 / per day
Premium
Toyota Prado or similar
Toyota Prado
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$143.47 / per day
Luxury
Audi Q3 or similar
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
$65.92 / per day
Minivan
Toyota Hiace or similar
Toyota Hiace
  • 12
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
$68.92 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:45 on 2023-03-24. 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
$66.68 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
9.1
Sunshine Coast Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

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

  • Large cars - from $90 per day
  • Medium cars - from $62 per day
  • Small cars - from $69 per day
  • SUVs - from $94 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

  • Brisbane (112 km / 69 mi)
  • Gold Coast (190 km / 118 mi)
  • Toowoomba (233 km / 145 mi)
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Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 8.8
  • Check-in and departures 8.0
  • Terminal facilities 6.8
  • Wi-Fi 5.9
  • Restaurants and car rental services 7.5
  • Lounge 7.4

Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

  • IATA: MCY
  • ICAO: YBSU
  • Name: Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)
  • Size: Medium Airport
  • Distance from city: 3.7 miles / 6 km N of town
  • Phone: +61 7 5453 1500
  • Email: airport@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Top 20 Locations near Sunshine Coast Airport

  1. 80.2 km / 49.8 miles away
  2. 86.9 km / 54.0 miles away
  3. 87.0 km / 54.1 miles away
  4. Car Rental in Brisbane Ascot from $94.79 per day
    91.9 km / 57.1 miles away
  5. 95.5 km / 59.3 miles away
  6. 99.1 km / 61.6 miles away
  7. 106.8 km / 66.4 miles away
  8. 107.4 km / 66.8 miles away
  9. 144.4 km / 89.7 miles away
  10. 156.3 km / 97.1 miles away
  11. 178.3 km / 110.8 miles away
  12. 204.2 km / 126.9 miles away
  13. 248.2 km / 154.2 miles away
  14. 252.3 km / 156.8 miles away
  15. 351.0 km / 218.1 miles away
  16. 357.3 km / 222.0 miles away
  17. 413.3 km / 256.8 miles away
  18. 444.9 km / 276.4 miles away
  19. Car Rental at Moree Airport from $35.43 per day
    452.2 km / 281.0 miles away
  20. 459.5 km / 285.5 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices cheapest at Sunshine Coast Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Sunshine Coast Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Sunshine Coast Airport
$49.63
January
$33.99
February
$41.88
March
$71.94
April
$64.37
May
$63.81
June
$67.08
July
$65.57
August
$69.90
September
$64.35
October
$48.63
November
$55.64
December
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Sunshine Coast Airport is February when prices for an Economy class start from $33.99. You can see that this is 41% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in April (when rental prices start at $71.94 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length at Sunshine Coast Airport?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in January the average rental period is 8 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average Rental Length
8
January
8
February
7
March
6
April
7
May
7
June
8
July
7
August
6
September
7
October
7
November
7
December

Which is the busiest month for car rental at Sunshine Coast Airport?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Sunshine Coast Airport in February, while they are least likely to to rent in in April.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
127%
January
128%
February
124%
March
38%
April
62%
May
97%
June
122%
July
114%
August
92%
September
103%
October
78%
November
116%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Bargain Car Rentals, Hertz, SIXT, EastCoast Car Rentals, Europcar
Popular car categories Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price $27 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 Hyundai Kona 4 3 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Car Rentals Nissan X-Trail 4 2 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Holden Acadia 5 3 SUVs
Hertz Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Hertz Toyota Corolla 5 1 Medium cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai i30 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Toyota Yaris 5 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.

Australia
Toyota Corolla
January 31, 2023
relaxing and food
Australia
Suzuki Swift
December 2, 2022
Our stay at Novotel Sunshine Coast was lovely.
Australia
Holden Acadia
November 15, 2022
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.
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
April 21, 2021
Makes the rental process easier!
Australia
Suzuki Swift
November 13, 2019
Very easy access and the car hire is close to the airport - walking distance
Australia
Kia Carnival
November 6, 2019
Noosa is short drive from airport and has weather, beaches and food to make great holiday.
Australia
Toyota Camry
January 10, 2019
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
Bargain Car Rentals
9.58 / 10
Lowest rated company
Keddy
8.47 / 10
Total number of reviews
8
Total rental companies
13
Lowest daily price
$26.64
Total cars available
73

Top 13 Suppliers at Sunshine Coast Airport in 2023

Bargain Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.6 / 53 reviews
+1300729230
Maroochydore Airport Terminal Building, Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$27 - $90
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:07:00-17:30
Sun:07:00-17:30
Hertz
Exceptional 9.4 / 25 reviews
+610754489827
Sunshine Coast Airport, Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$92 - $92
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:00
Tue:07:30-20:00
Wed:07:30-20:00
Thu:07:30-20:00
Fri:07:30-20:00
Sat:07:30-17:30
Sun:07:30-20:00
SIXT
Exceptional 9.1 / 15 reviews
+61754487887
Terminal, Marcoola QLD 4564
$55 - $86
EastCoast Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.1 / 40 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
3/30 Runway Drive, Marcoola, 4564
$28 - $76
Working hours
Mon:08:00-16:00
Tue:08:00-16:00
Wed:08:00-16:00
Thu:08:00-17:30
Fri:08:00-17:00
Sat:08:00-16:00
Sun:08:00-14:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Exceptional 9.1 / 13 reviews
+61136139
Maroochydore Airport Terminal Building, Marcoola QLD 4564
$58 - $83
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:00
Tue:07:30-20:00
Wed:07:30-20:00
Thu:07:30-20:00
Fri:07:30-20:00
Sat:07:30-17:30
Sun:07:30-20:00
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.9 / 7 reviews
+61754570561 / +61752110208
Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$102 - $125
National
National
Excellent 8.9 / 2 reviews
+61754570561 / +610752110208
Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$113 - $153
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.8 / 4 reviews
0754436555
Terminal Building
Working hours
Mon:06:30-20:30
Tue:06:30-20:30
Wed:06:30-20:30
Thu:06:30-20:30
Fri:06:30-20:30
Sat:06:30-20:30
Sun:06:30-20:30
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.7
0754531999
Terminal Building
$85 - $143
Working hours
Mon:06:30-20:30
Tue:06:30-20:30
Wed:06:30-20:30
Thu:06:30-20:30
Fri:06:30-20:30
Sat:06:30-20:30
Sun:06:30-20:30
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.7
+61754570561 / +610752110208
Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$102 - $125
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.7 / 3 reviews
+610754489955
Friendship Ave Sunshine Coast Airport, Marcoola QLD 4564
$56 - $87
Working hours
Mon:06:30-20:00
Tue:06:30-20:00
Wed:06:30-20:00
Thu:06:30-20:00
Fri:06:30-20:00
Sat:06:30-20:00
Sun:06:30-20:00
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.5
+611800501934
Sunshine Coast Airport, Friendship Ave, Marcoola QLD 4564
$99 - $109
Working hours
Mon:07:30-20:00
Tue:07:30-20:00
Wed:07:30-20:00
Thu:07:30-20:00
Fri:07:30-20:00
Sat:07:30-17:30
Sun:07:30-20:00
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.5
+610754489955
Terminal Building Maroochydore Airport
Working hours
Mon:06:30-20:00
Tue:06:30-20:00
Wed:06:30-20:00
Thu:06:30-20:00
Fri:06:30-20:00
Sat:06:30-20:00
Sun:06:30-20:00
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