Southport car rentals from $38/day

Southport has nice broad streets and several types of car may suit you, depending on your needs. Smaller cars are good for parking in tight areas, but you will also not have many problems with a larger car. If you would like to get off the beaten track and take some trips into the countryside, a larger four-wheel-drive vehicle might be worth your while; otherwise, any standard suburban car will be more than adequate for getting you around the sights and to the Gold Coast’s legendary beaches. You can book according to your needs when considering car hire in Southport.

Southport is a largely residential city and the speed limit in urban and suburban areas is mostly set at 50 km/h. Outside the city, you should follow the signs as speed limits are clearly posted on Australian roads. The standard limit on highways is 100 km/h.

Most parking in the city is metered and timed, so you should be careful to plan how long you intend to park to avoid getting fined, as meter readers do check parking meters regularly. Most parking is hourly and many central locations require you to buy a block of time with a maximum of 2h. You may need to return to top up your meter, if you intend to stay longer than this. If you do want to park for longer, there are several car parks in the city that give you the option of leaving your car for less specific periods of time and paying when you leave. Secure Parking at 30 Lawson St., Carey Carpark on Marine Parade (open 24h), and Cloyne Road Carpark, at 11 Cloyne Rd., are all good options if you want to park in the city and get around on foot or by public transportation.

On average a rental car in Southport costs $60 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Southport found in the last 2 weeks is $60.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Routes Car & Truck Rentals ($38/day) and Thrifty ($46/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Routes Car & Truck Rentals 149 Ferry Rd 4215 (1 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Southport. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Southport is $4.27 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $51 and $68, depending on the car size.

Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Southport.

Car rental companies onsite at Gold Coast airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, Europcar, Thrifty, Alpha, Sixt, NU Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Dollar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gold Coast airport to off-airport locations include JUCY, Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Alpha, Alamo, Sixt, NU Car, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Southport costs $60 per day, on average.

In Southport, cars are most frequently rented at Thrifty 32 34 Garden St (1 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Southport costs $416 per week ($60 per day).

On average a rental car in Southport costs $1,785 per month ($60 per day).

Most car rental providers in Southport offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Southport, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Southport.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Southport so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Most Southport car hire providers allow you to register an additional driver to your car hire agreement. This option is crucial if you intend to take long road trips from Southport or intend to enjoy your favourite alcoholic drink during the car hire period. However, the co-driver must meet all the car hire requirements, including age limits and driving licence demands.

You can typically take your hired car out of Southport, but it's vital to confirm with the car hire provider beforehand. Some cheap car hire in Southport providers may impose additional restrictions or surcharges for driving your hired car out of town.