Noosa Heads car rentals

An intermediate model is perfectly suited to Noosa Heads, offering cabin comfort and easy navigation along windy roads. Compact hire cars are preferable if you are driving long distances up and down the Sunshine Coast because of their superior fuel efficiency. A 4WD is essential for beach driving or exploring trails, though they will find some parking in the centre of town a bit tight.

The default speed limit is 50 km/h. Certain stretches of Hastings St indicate a maximum of 10 km/h in shared zones where pedestrians are common. Major arterial roads, such as David Low Way, increase to 60 km/h, while school zones are set at 40 km/h.

Lions Park Car Park has free 4h spots between 08:00 and 17:00, while metered parking is available along thoroughfares but spaces can be hard to find. Bay Village on Noosa Pde is great for longer visits with a flat daily rate of about A$ 40.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Noosa Heads. 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 Sunshine Coast airport include Bargain Car Rentals and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sunshine Coast airport to off-airport locations include Bargain Car Rentals, and Budget.

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An Economy car rental in Noosa Heads costs $34 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Noosa Heads costs $36 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 8 car rental agencies in Noosa Heads.

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Noosa Heads has multiple car hire agencies to choose from and most will lend a car to drivers 21 or older. You will also need to have held a full licence for at least one year. Drivers under 25 may wish to consider Apex, which is one of the only companies that doesn't charge a young driver's fee.

Most major Noosa Heads car hire companies accept both credit and debit cards. Although many drivers now keep their cards on their phones, bear in mind that some companies, such as Enterprise, require a physical card. Debit cards must be Visa or Mastercard. Whichever card you use must have the same name as on your driver's licence.