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Surfers Paradise car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Surfers Paradise. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 August 2026.

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OCRCARRENTALS

Price of gas per litre

£0.97

Average price per day

£33

Cheapest price per day

£16
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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 10 August 2026.
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Economy

Economy

£32+

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Compact

Compact

£35+

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SUV

SUV

£36+

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Mini

Mini

£22+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

£66+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

£24+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

£28+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

£30+

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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 86 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £13/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 73% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Surfers Paradise?

Looking to hire a car in Surfers Paradise? OCR Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £16.83/day. Xdrive Mobility also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £21.13/day.

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). Sixt (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
9.3
Budget
Budget
8.5
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
8.2

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 £27. Conversely, April 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 £27. Conversely, April 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

£36

February

£27

March

£30

April

£41

May

£28

June

£29

July

£37

August

£29

September

£38

October

£36

November

£29

December

£38

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

East Coast Car Rentals has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Surfers Paradise at 1.

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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 10 August 2026.

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

9.3
Wonderful
3 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Budget

1 location
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East Coast Car Rentals

3 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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National

1 location
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Ozzy Car Rentals

1 location
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Xdrive Mobility

1 location
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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 10 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Surfers Paradise?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £33/day when booking a car hire in Surfers Paradise. The absolute best deal a user found was for £16/day from OCR Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 8.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from OCR Car Rentals?

    OCR Car Rentals offers hire cars in Surfers Paradise for about £102 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 does it cost to rent a car in Surfers Paradise for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in Surfers Paradise can be found for £435. You can find car hire deals to be on average £15 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in Surfers Paradise

Browse car hires by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Surfers Paradise. Deals were last updated on 10 August 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£27+).

Electric

Electric

£62+

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Hybrid

£35+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£27+

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