Surfers Paradise

Cheap Car Hire in Surfers Paradise from £24

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Surfers Paradise with a pick-up date of 14/11 and drop-off date of 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Surfers Paradise

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Surfers Paradise and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 7 November 2025.

At £24/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire in Surfers Paradise in the past week. Out of 21 car hire agencies operating in Surfers Paradise, there are, in total, 28 hire locations. View below for 2 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare car hire deals in Surfers Paradise by type

Here are the best Surfers Paradise small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Surfers Paradise SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Audi Q2£26/day
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A/C
Audi Q2
Peugeot 208£31/day
2
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A/C
Peugeot 208

Best car hire deals found in Surfers Paradise

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Surfers Paradise. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Surfers Paradise with an average daily rate of £47. Data was last updated on 7 November 2025.
Hyundai Tucson£24/day
5
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai i30£26/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30
Kia XCeed£31/day
2
M
A/C
Kia XCeed

Cheapflights insights for Surfers Paradise car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Surfers Paradise, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Surfers Paradise?

Book your car hire in Surfers Paradise 84 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £15/day on average when booked 84 days ahead, which saves you 66% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Surfers Paradise?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Surfers Paradise is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). CarWiz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Surfers Paradise?

At Surfers Paradise, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just £23. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £41 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Surfers Paradise, the best time to hire a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just £23. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging £41 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

£32

February

£23

March

£26

April

£39

May

£24

June

£26

July

£41

August

£30

September

£39

October

£35

November

£31

December

£35

Which car hire company has the most locations in Surfers Paradise?

Both East Coast Car Rentals and Hertz have 3 locations in Surfers Paradise, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Surfers Paradise

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Surfers Paradise known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Surfers Paradise. Reviews were last updated on 7 November 2025.

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

CarWiz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

1 location

East Coast Car Rentals

3 locations

Hertz

3 locations

Europcar

1 location

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

National

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Surfers Paradise, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from Alpha?

    Alpha offers hire cars in Surfers Paradise for about £164 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Surfers Paradise?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Surfers Paradise it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much is a car hire in Surfers Paradise for a weekend?

    £0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Surfers Paradise. To save money, consider booking a Intermediate SUV car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in December, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Surfers Paradise

Browse car hires by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Surfers Paradise. Deals were last updated on 7 November 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£53+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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