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

To get the best deal on car hire in Surfers Paradise, book about 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ₹ 1,686, which is about 3,955% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
CarWiz
CarWiz
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.7
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
8.3

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

Planning to hire a car in Surfers Paradise? February is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,662 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 4,792. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,727

February

₹ 2,662

March

₹ 3,017

April

₹ 4,526

May

₹ 2,840

June

₹ 3,017

July

₹ 4,792

August

₹ 3,461

September

₹ 4,526

October

₹ 4,082

November

₹ 3,550

December

₹ 4,082

What car do most people rent in Surfers Paradise?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Surfers Paradise are the following: Economy cars (Mazda CX-3 or similar), SUV cars (Mitsubishi ASX or similar), and Intermediate cars (Nissan X-Trail or similar).

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 rental company in the area.

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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 4 November 2025.

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

CarWiz

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

1 location
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East Coast Car Rentals

3 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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National

1 location
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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 4 November 2025.

  • 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, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Surfers Paradise. Deals were last updated on 4 November 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (₹ 29+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 51+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 29+

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