Cheap Car Hire in Sunshine Coast from £12
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 Sunshine Coast with a pick-up date of 18/3 and drop-off date of 25/3. 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.
What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sunshine Coast?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sunshine Coast and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
January
£25
February
£20
March
£22
April
£23
May
£21
June
£22
July
£31
August
£31
September
£35
October
£29
November
£25
December
£34
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sunshine Coast is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is September. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Popular car types in Sunshine Coast
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sunshine Coast and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
There are, in total, 27 car hire locations in Sunshine Coast that are operated by 18 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £12/day). Explore 5 car types currently offered from Sunshine Coast hire providers:
Economy
£12+
Compact
£20+
Intermediate
£16+
Standard
£26+
People carrier
£36+
Full-size SUV
£31+
Mini
£12+
Passenger van
£50+
Premium SUV
£43+
Compact SUV
£19+
Supplier choice
£21+
Standard SUV
£23+
Intermediate SUV
£26+
Luxury SUV
£27+
Compare available car types for hire in Sunshine Coast
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sunshine Coast to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Small cars | £12 - £39 | |
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All Car Types | £27 - £55 |
To hire a small car in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of £27/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sunshine Coast (~£12/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£39/day). In fact, May is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of £38/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sunshine Coast (~£24/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£51/day). In fact, June is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a medium car is 3% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of £57/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sunshine Coast (~£25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~£98/day). In fact, February is about 57% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a large car is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
To hire a SUV in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of £37/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sunshine Coast (~£25/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~£45/day). In fact, October is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a SUV saves you 0% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of £54/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sunshine Coast (~£60/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£119/day). In fact, April is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a van is 31% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Top hire agencies in Sunshine Coast
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sunshine Coast known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sunshine Coast. Reviews were last updated on 21 February 2025.
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Best Sunshine Coast car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Sunshine Coast. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sunshine Coast with an average daily rate of £34. Data was last updated on 21 February 2025.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sunshine Coast, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 February 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Sunshine Coast?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £22/day when booking a car hire in Sunshine Coast. The absolute best deal a user found was for £15/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Feb. 16.
What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Sunshine Coast?
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Sunshine Coast from the following companies over the past two weeks: Bargain Car Rentals (£12/day), Europcar (£16/day), and keddy by Europcar (£19/day).
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sunshine Coast?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (10.0 rating), Alpha (10.0 rating) and Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sunshine Coast.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Sunshine Coast for a week from Europcar?
Europcar is one of the top picks in Sunshine Coast. They can have you in a hire car for about £173 per week on average.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Sunshine Coast for the best price?
Booking your car hire early can save you up to 43%. Aim to book your car hire at least 88 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Sunshine Coast.
Can I rent a car for a month in Sunshine Coast?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Sunshine Coast however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Sunshine Coast for a month?
The average cost of a car hire in Sunshine Coast for a month is £741. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.