Coolangatta car rentals from $17/day

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 $35 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 $17.

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.

Car rental companies onsite at Gold Coast airport include Alpha, Europcar and NU Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Gold Coast airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, Alpha, Europcar, Alamo, Budget, and NU 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 $104 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Coolangatta costs $91 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Coolangatta costs $32 per day, on average.

In Coolangatta, cars are most frequently rented at Bargain Car Rentals Gold Coast Airport (1 miles from city center).

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 21 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.