Cheapflights insights for Surfers Paradise car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Surfers Paradise, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Surfers Paradise?
For the best savings on car rentals in Surfers Paradise, make your reservation 68 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 31/day – about 23% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Surfers Paradise?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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 rent a car in Surfers Paradise?
Planning a car rental in Surfers Paradise? February is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 41 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 72. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
C$ 57
February
C$ 41
March
C$ 42
April
C$ 70
May
C$ 44
June
C$ 48
July
C$ 72
August
C$ 48
September
C$ 59
October
C$ 62
November
C$ 53
December
C$ 64
What car do most people rent in Surfers Paradise?
Compact rentals (Suzuki Vitara, for example) are the most popular in Surfers Paradise. SUV (MG HS) and Standard (Kia Forte) rentals are also often chosen by our users when visiting Surfers Paradise.
Which car rental 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 rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Surfers Paradise
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Surfers Paradise known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Surfers Paradise. Reviews were last updated on 12 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Surfers Paradise, including Thrifty, CarWiz and Budget in Surfers Paradise. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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East Coast Car Rentals
Hertz
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Surfers Paradise, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 June 2025.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from OCR Car Rentals?
OCR Car Rentals is one of the most popular car rental companies in Surfers Paradise, offering car rentals for around C$ 418 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Surfers Paradise?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Surfers Paradise.
Car rentals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Surfers Paradise. Deals were last updated on 12 June 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 18+).
Gas/Diesel
C$ 18+
Hybrid
C$ 52+