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Considering the expanses of beaches and outdoor activities to explore, full-size and 4x4 hire cars are popular on the Gold Coast. Surfboards, towels, golf clubs and hiking equipment can be stored comfortably in the boot and adjustable back seats. If you are mainly spending time in the Surfers Paradise CBD, a compact car will make navigating busy streets and parking much easier.
The maximum speed on the majority of roads in residential areas is 50 km/h. Keep an eye out for School Zones where the limit drops to 40 km/h, while highways usually allow you to travel at 100 km/h.
Metered parking with payment by EasyPark mobile app and coins is available along major commercial streets in Southport and Surfers Paradise. Chalk and Lanham Street Carpark offers free parking in the heart of Coolangatta. Spaces at Jubilee Avenue Carpark in Broadbeach cost roughly A$ 2 per hour and are a short walk from Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre.
On average a rental car in Coolangatta costs $42 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 Coolangatta found in the last 2 weeks is $23.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Alpha ($22/day), Yesaway ($24/day) and Dollar ($38/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Alpha Arrivals Hall, Gold Coast Airport QLD4225 (1 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Coolangatta. 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 Coolangatta is $4.04 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $49 and $65, depending on the car size.
Premium (BMW X3 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Coolangatta.
Car rental companies onsite at Gold Coast airport include Alpha, Bargain Car Rentals, Yesaway, Sixt, Crazy Clark's Car Rentals, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gold Coast airport to off-airport locations include Alpha, Bargain Car Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, Sixt, JUCY, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz, Dollar, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Premium car rental in Coolangatta costs $80 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in Coolangatta costs $45 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Coolangatta costs $74 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Coolangatta costs $293 per week ($42 per day).
On average a rental car in Coolangatta costs $1,256 per month ($42 per day).
Most car rental providers in Coolangatta offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Coolangatta, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 20 car rental agencies in Coolangatta.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Coolangatta so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
An electric vehicle can be a great choice for cheap car hire in Coolangatta. There's a charging station run by the local government at Coolangatta Beach and several more at nearby Gold Coast destinations, including Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach and Miami.
While using cheap car hire in Coolangatta, it's not impossible to encounter wildlife on the roads. Be on the lookout for animals such as koalas and wallabies, particularly at dawn and dusk. Slow down and use your horn to alert animals of your presence.
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15 Hayter Street, Currumbin Waters, Qld, ,gold Coast,qld,au
+1 800 761 8913
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Gold Coast airport
+61 7 5616 8558
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Arrivals Hall, Gold Coast Airport
61 7 5586 6900
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Anonymous, May 2024
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suite6/4 Griffith st, Coolangatta , QLD
+61 1300 850 275
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Anonymous, Oct 2023
SUV
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roland, Sep 2023
SUV
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Nerang Broadbeach Road
+61 7 5570 9918
Terminal Building
+61 7 5536 6044
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Anonymous, Sep 2024
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6.0 Okay
Anonymous, May 2024
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8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2023
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ceirwen, Jun 2022
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Terminal Building
+61 7 5569 3370
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Gold Coast Hwy
+61 7 5599 6590
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Gold Coast Hwy
+61 136139
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Gold Coast Hwy
+61 1800 501 934
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In Terminal Eastern Avenue
+61 7 3860 4272
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Gold Coast Hwy
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Off Airport 2/57 Ourimbah Road
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Most popular agency | OCR Car Rentals |
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Most popular car type | Premium |
Average price | $42/day |
Good deal | $34/day |
Pick-up location | Coolangatta |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 22 |
Airport locations | 17 |
Popular agencies | Alpha, Dollar, Europcar, Yesaway, Sixt |