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Cheapest car rental rates
MG 3
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$34.25
per day
Rental office
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Mazda CX-30
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$45.20
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$35.60
per day
Rental office
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Skoda Scala
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$37.63
per day
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$57.89
per day
Rental office
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Volkswagen Polo
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$34.93
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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Suzuki Swift
or similar Economy
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.62
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Mazda CX-3
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$44.60
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:42 on 13/11/26. 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 13, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 5 suppliers in Downtown Surfers Paradise in 2026
- Award-winning service
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
7 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%
Average gas price
$1.32 per liter or $4.99 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.20 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.53 per liter or $5.80 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Surfers Paradise Downtown
- Gold Coast Airportfrom $24.30 per day19.3 km / 11.99 miles away
- Brisbane Archerfieldfrom $37.38 per day63.1 km / 39.21 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom $44.73 per day65.2 km / 40.51 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpa67.4 km / 41.88 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from $31.21 per day71.9 km / 44.68 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $39.87 per day72 km / 44.74 miles away
- Brisbane Ascot72.9 km / 45.3 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom $21.02 per day75.5 km / 46.91 miles away
- Brisbane Brendale88.2 km / 54.8 miles away
- Ballina Airportfrom $53.14 per day93.2 km / 57.91 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $34.41 per day157.3 km / 97.74 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $24.45 per day159.3 km / 98.98 miles away
- Coffs Harbour Airportfrom $37.50 per day259.4 km / 161.18 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $49.56 per day303.5 km / 188.59 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $44.17 per day309.5 km / 192.31 miles away
- Armidale Airportfrom $96.73 per day331.2 km / 205.8 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $47.54 per day362 km / 224.94 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $47.57 per day365.1 km / 226.86 miles away
- Port Macquarie Airportfrom $43.00 per day385.5 km / 239.54 miles away
- Moree Airportfrom $81.78 per day386.3 km / 240.04 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
OCR Car Rentals
70 Appel St Surfers Paradise
B
Thrifty
84/89 Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
C
Firefly
84-89 Ferny Ave
D
Redspot
32 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise,
E
Routes Car Rental
81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach,Qld,4218,Au
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 monthNovember | Most expensive month July | ||
| Average price $30 | A good deal $38 | Cheapest supplier Redspot | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Surfers Paradise
$58
$29
$0
$48
in January
Jan
$37
in February
Feb
$41
in March
Mar
$41
in April
Apr
$35
in May
May
$27
in June
Jun
$52
in July
Jul
$29
in August
Aug
$38
in September
Sep
$32
in October
Oct
$24
in November
Nov
$34
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Surfers Paradise is November — when rental costs average $24.34 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $52.45 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 Downtown Surfers Paradise, travelers are most likely to rent a car in April, while they are least likely to rent in in July.
Monthly searches in Downtown Surfers Paradise by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
1.4 times in January
Jan
Same as average in February
Feb
1.2 times in March
Mar
1.6 times in April
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.8 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
1.3 times in November
Nov
0.9 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 June the average rental period is 11 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Surfers Paradise
12
6
0
7 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
11 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
11 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
6 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | OCR Car Rentals, Redspot, Enterprise, Thrifty |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, large cars, small cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $34 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Redspot |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCR Car Rentals | MG3 | 4 | Medium car |
| OCR Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | SUV |
| OCR Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | SUV |
| OCR Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Mirage | 4 | Small car |
| OCR Car Rentals | Kia Picanto | 4 | Medium car |
| OCR Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 5 | SUV |
| OCR Car Rentals | Kia Cerato | 4 | Large car |
| OCR Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | SUV |
| OCR Car Rentals | KIA K4 | 4 | Large car |
| OCR Car Rentals | Hyundai Staria | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 13, 2026)
Prices are lowest during November, starting at $24 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at $52. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Downtown Surfers Paradise is April, while the least popular month is July.
Surfers Paradise Downtown hosts: OCR Car Rentals, Thrifty, Firefly, Redspot, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
OCR Car Rentals (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.4 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$42
Lowest daily price
$34
Total cars available
17
Top 5 suppliers in Downtown Surfers Paradise in 2026
OCR Car Rentals
9.0
Excellent
63 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.8
70 Appel St Surfers Paradise
+61733273444 / +61405480302
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-17:00
Tue
07:30-17:00
Wed
07:30-17:00
Thu
07:30-17:00
Fri
07:30-17:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
Thrifty
8.5
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
$44–$83
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
Firefly
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
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
Redspot
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.7
$34–$45
per day
32 Trickett Street, Surfers Paradise,
+61756168495
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
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Below Average
Value for money
6.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.3
81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach,Qld,4218,Au
+61755836430
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
08:00-12:00
Sun
08:00-12:00
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