Car Rental in Downtown Surfers Paradise

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Surfers Paradise Downtown, Surfers Paradise, Australia
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Cheapest car rental rates

Compact
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
OCR Car Rentals
$15.84 per day
Economy
MG 3 or similar
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$31.82 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$64.73 per day
Standard Van
LDV G10 or similar
LDV G10
  • 7
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
OCR Car Rentals
$45.68 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Luxury Van
LDV G10 or similar
LDV G10
  • 9
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
OCR Car Rentals
$65.66 per day
Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9 or similar
Mazda CX-9
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$77.08 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
OCR Car Rentals
$16.82 per day
Intermediate
Kia Cerato or similar
Kia Cerato
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
OCR Car Rentals
$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

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
$31.25
January
$29.53
February
$23.84
March
$40.59
April
$32.20
May
$32.32
June
$43.76
July
$30.97
August
$36.59
September
$45.38
October
$28.02
November
$61.33
December
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.

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
6
January
7
February
6
March
5
April
7
May
2
June
5
July
5
August
5
September
5
October
6
November
4
December

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
144%
January
137%
February
103%
March
48%
April
74%
May
63%
June
70%
July
151%
August
74%
September
118%
October
144%
November
74%
December

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
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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
OCR Car Rentals
Very good 8.8 / 36 reviews
+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
SIXT
Very good 8.5 / 7 reviews
+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
Dollar
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
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
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 0 reviews
+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
Thrifty
Very good 8.1 / 1 review
+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
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 2 reviews
+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
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
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
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