Car Rental in Downtown Surfers Paradise
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Kia Picanto
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$16.44
per day
8.9
Excellent
44 reviews
MG 3
or similar
Automatic
5
1
A/C
4
$45.17
per day
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$22.22
per day
8.9
Excellent
44 reviews
KIA K4
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$42.30
per day
8.9
Excellent
44 reviews
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LDV G10
or similar
Automatic
9
3
A/C
4
$45.09
per day
8.9
Excellent
44 reviews
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$16.44
per day
8.9
Excellent
44 reviews
MG3
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
$18.13
per day
8.9
Excellent
44 reviews
Toyota Corolla Cross
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$23.27
per day
8.9
Excellent
44 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:23 on 12/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Surfers Paradise Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Surfers Paradise and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Downtown Surfers Paradise in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$29 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
- Gold Coast Airportfrom $15.66 per day19.3 km / 11.99 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom $72.96 per day63.1 km / 39.21 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom $37.58 per day65.2 km / 40.51 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpafrom $54.30 per day67.4 km / 41.88 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from $37.22 per day71.9 km / 44.68 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $40.37 per day72 km / 44.74 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom $37.53 per day72.9 km / 45.3 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom $14.95 per day75.5 km / 46.91 miles away
- Brisbane Brendalefrom $73.64 per day88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
- Ballina Airportfrom $49.68 per day93.2 km / 57.91 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $40.02 per day157.3 km / 97.74 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $26.46 per day159.3 km / 98.98 miles away
- Coffs Harbour Airportfrom $25.38 per day259.4 km / 161.18 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $27.27 per day303.5 km / 188.59 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $24.87 per day309.5 km / 192.31 miles away
- Armidale Airportfrom $23.11 per day331.2 km / 205.8 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $32.13 per day362 km / 224.94 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $29.54 per day365.1 km / 226.86 miles away
- Port Macquarie Airportfrom $25.47 per day385.5 km / 239.54 miles away
- Tamworth Airportfrom $25.26 per day423.8 km / 263.34 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
OCR Car Rentals
70 Appel St Surfers Paradise
B
SIXT
53 Winchester Street
C
Thrifty
84/89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
D
Enterprise
32 Trickett St, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
E
Firefly
84-89 Ferny Ave
When to book in Downtown Surfers Paradise and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $22 | A good deal $32 | Cheapest supplier OCR Car Rentals | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Surfers Paradise
$70
$35
$0
$32
in January
Jan
$30
in February
Feb
$25
in March
Mar
$42
in April
Apr
$22
in May
May
$25
in June
Jun
$35
in July
Jul
$31
in August
Aug
$29
in September
Sep
$28
in October
Oct
$27
in November
Nov
$63
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Surfers Paradise is May — when rental costs average $21.75 per day. This is 2% cheaper than the yearly average and 66% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $63.28 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 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 January, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Downtown Surfers Paradise by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
0.5 times in April
Apr
0.8 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
1.1 times in October
Oct
Same as average in November
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
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 July the average rental period is 10 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Surfers Paradise
11
6
0
6 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
8 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
10 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
7 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
4 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | OCR Car Rentals, Enterprise, Thrifty, Carwiz |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small 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 car |
| OCR Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| OCR Car Rentals | MG HS | 5 | 3 | SUV |
| OCR Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| OCR Car Rentals | Kia Picanto | 4 | 2 | Small car |
| OCR Car Rentals | MG3 | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
| OCR Car Rentals | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large car |
| OCR Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Enterprise | MG 3 | 4 | 1 | Small car |
| OCR Car Rentals | Toyota Camry | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
OCR Car Rentals (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Firefly (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$29
Lowest daily price
$16
Total cars available
19
Top 5 suppliers in Downtown Surfers Paradise in 2025
OCR Car Rentals
8.9
Excellent
44 reviews
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.0
$16 - $57
per day
70 Appel St Surfers Paradise
+611300951782 / +61405480302
Show 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
8.7
Excellent
7 reviews
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.1
$16 - $57
per day
53 Winchester Street
+61755709918
Show 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
Thrifty
8.6
Excellent
2 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$16 - $57
per day
84/89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
+610755313777
Show 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
8.5
Excellent
3 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
$45 - $210
per day
32 Trickett St, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
+61755275318 / +610756168495
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
Firefly
8.2
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$45 - $210
per day
84-89 Ferny Ave
0755313777
Show 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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