Car Rental in Downtown Surfers Paradise
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
MG 3 or similar


$15.84 per day
Economy
MG 3 or similar


$31.82 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar


$64.73 per day
Standard Van
LDV G10 or similar


$45.68 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Luxury Van
LDV G10 or similar


$65.66 per day
Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9 or similar


$77.08 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar


$16.82 per day
Intermediate
Kia Cerato or similar


$21.71 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:08 PM on 5/5/25. 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
$42 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%
Top 20 locations near Surfers Paradise Downtown
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19.3 km / 12 miles away
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63.1 km / 39.2 miles away
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65.2 km / 40.5 miles away
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67.4 km / 41.9 miles away
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75.5 km / 46.9 miles away
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88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
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93.2 km / 57.9 miles away
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157.3 km / 97.7 miles away
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159.3 km / 99 miles away
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362 km / 224.9 miles away
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365.1 km / 226.9 miles away
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385.5 km / 239.5 miles away
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386.3 km / 240 miles away
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423.8 km / 263.3 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Surfers Paradise?
The cost of renting a car in Downtown Surfers Paradise 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 in Downtown Surfers Paradise
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Surfers Paradise is March — when rental costs average $23.84 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $61.33 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 in Downtown Surfers Paradise?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 7 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Surfers Paradise
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Downtown Surfers Paradise?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown Surfers Paradise, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Downtown Surfers Paradise by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
Popular suppliers | OCR Car Rentals, Carwiz, Thrifty, Enterprise |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars |
Lowest price | $16 per day |
Cheapest supplier | OCR Car Rentals |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
OCR Car Rentals | MG 3 | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
OCR Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
OCR Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Mirage | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
OCR Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
Carwiz | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 1 | Small cars |
OCR Car Rentals | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Carwiz | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
OCR Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
OCR Car Rentals | Kia Cerato | 5 | 1 | Large cars |
Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
OCR Car Rentals
8.8 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Firefly
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$42.41
Lowest daily price
$15.84
Total cars available
26
Top 7 suppliers in Downtown Surfers Paradise in 2025

OCR Car Rentals
+611300951782 / +61405480302
70 Appel St Surfers Paradise
$16 - $66
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 14:00
Sun:
08:00 - 14:00
+61755709918
53 Winchester Street
$16 - $66
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 16:00
Tue:
07:30 - 16:00
Wed:
07:30 - 16:00
Thu:
07:30 - 16:00
Fri:
07:30 - 16:00

Dollar
0755313777
84-89 Ferny Ave
$16 - $66
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
07:00 - 17:00
Sun:
07:00 - 17:00

Hertz
+610755313777
84/89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
$16 - $66
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
07:00 - 17:00
Sun:
07:00 - 17:00

Thrifty
+610755313777
84/89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
$58 - $110
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
07:00 - 17:00
Sun:
07:00 - 17:00

Enterprise
+61755275318 / +610756168495
32 Trickett St, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
$32 - $49
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 16:00
Tue:
07:00 - 16:00
Wed:
07:00 - 16:00
Thu:
07:00 - 16:00
Fri:
07:00 - 16:00
Sat:
08:00 - 16:00
Sun:
08:00 - 16:00

Firefly
0755313777
84-89 Ferny Ave
$32 - $49
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 17:00
Tue:
07:00 - 17:00
Wed:
07:00 - 17:00
Thu:
07:00 - 17:00
Fri:
07:00 - 17:00
Sat:
07:00 - 17:00
Sun:
07:00 - 17:00
Awards

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023

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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020

Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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