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Cheap Car Hire in Surfers Paradise from £17

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 23/3 and drop-off date of 10/4. 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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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Surfers Paradise?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Surfers Paradise 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 23 January 2025.

January

£34

February

£25

March

£34

April

£35

May

£30

June

£30

July

£42

August

£28

September

£35

October

£36

November

£31

December

£38

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Surfers Paradise is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.

Compare available car types for hire in Surfers Paradise

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Surfers Paradise to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 January 2025.

Small cars

£18 - £54

All Car Types

£25 - £62

To hire a small car in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of £34/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~£18/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~£54/day). In fact, July is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a small car saves you 13% 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.

To hire a medium car in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of £39/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~£19/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£74/day). In fact, March is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a medium car 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.

To hire a large car in Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of £52/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~£36/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£113/day). In fact, August is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a large car is 25% 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 Surfers Paradise, Australia, you would pay an average price of £40/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Surfers Paradise, Australia (~£21/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£61/day). In fact, July is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Surfers Paradise. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Surfers Paradise, hiring a SUV 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.

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 23 January 2025.
Hire a vehicle with one of these top car hire agencies serving Surfers Paradise, such as Thrifty, CarWiz and Budget. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Sunnycars

2 locations

Abaa Car Rentals

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 23 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Surfers Paradise?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (10.0 rating), CarWiz (10.0 rating) and Sixt (9.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Surfers Paradise.

  • What are petrol prices like in Surfers Paradise?

    The average price of petrol in Surfers Paradise is £0.86/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £39 and £56 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from Ace Rental Cars?

    Ace Rental Cars offers hire cars in Surfers Paradise for about £316 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Surfers Paradise for the best price?

    Generally, for a better deal in Surfers Paradise it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 78%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 80 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Surfers Paradise?

    The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Economy (Class Economy Car) in Surfers Paradise, making it the most popular option.

Small car hires in Surfers Paradise

Find small car hire deals in Surfers Paradise from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Surfers Paradise cost an average of £41 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2025.
Toyota Aygo£17/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo
Kia Picanto£20/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Kia Picanto£27/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Luxury car hires in Surfers Paradise

Find luxury car hire deals in Surfers Paradise from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car hires in Surfers Paradise cost an average of £57 per day. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2025.
Some of the most suitable options we've found on luxury car hires within Surfers Paradise. If these car hire deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class£57/day
5
M
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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 23 January 2025.

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 (£22+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Travelling to a place near Surfers Paradise?

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