Gold Coast car hire

Gold Coast car hire
What better way to explore the glistening Gold Coast than by car? Hit the open road and hire a car for your next weekend getaway, family holiday or business trip at competitive rates with our partner SIXT. As an NRMA member you can enjoy discount car rentals with special offers available all year round.

Latest Gold Coast car hire offers

My NRMA members save even more with SIXT

Special offer

Upgrade your next getaway and enjoy 20% off premium and electric vehicles with SIXT.* Explore our latest fleet and stick to cleaner, greener driving wherever you go. Offer available from 7 February 2024 until 30 April 2024 from over 48 locations across Australia.

Limited time offer and availability so book now to upgrade your holiday.

Members always save 15% off daily rates across Australia.

Members enjoy extra benefits at select locations including:

  • $5 off protection options
  • Free additional driver

See the full list of participating locations and terms and conditions here.

Book now via the link below and have your NRMA membership number to book and collect your vehicle.

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Why hire a car in the Gold Coast?

With around 300 days of glorious sunshine a year, hiring a car in the Gold Coast is a great way to get around on your own, whilst making the most of the great outdoors. Besides the spectacular golden sandy beaches and beautiful national parks, you can also find Australia’s best theme parks including Dreamworld, Wet’n’Wild, Warner Bros. Movie World and Sea World, all easily reached by car.
 

What types of car can I hire in the Gold Coast?

Whether you are driving solo, on a romantic couple’s holiday or escaping with the whole family, SIXT has a broad range of vehicles to suit your needs. Some of the most popular rental cars include SUVs and compact cars such as:

  • Mitsubishi ASX
  • Toyota Hilux 2WD
  • Toyota Corolla
  • Toyota Yaris
  • Kia Cerato

You could also consider hiring an electric vehicle (EV).


Not sure which vehicle to hire?

Check out the full range of vehicles to suit your needs.

Popular Gold Coast car hire locations

SIXT Gold Coast car rental map

Gold Coast Airport Coolangatta (OOL)

Located within the Coolangatta Terminal Building of Gold Coast Airport, you can easily pick up your hire car after landing and be in Surfers Paradise 30 minutes later.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 8am to 7pm

Address: Eastern Avenue, Bilinga, QLD 4225


SIXT Surfers Paradise car rental map

Surfers Paradise

Only 30 minutes from Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport, easily pick up your rental car, just off Surfers Paradise Boulevard and explore nearby attractions including Sea World, Broadbeach and Burleigh Head National Park.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm, Saturdays 8am to 11am and public holidays 8am to 12pm

Address: Enderley/Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise, QLD 4217


SIXT Murwillumbah car rental location

Murwillumbah

Situated just 30 minutes from Gold Coast Airport, this rental car location is close to the Murwillumbah Visitor Information Centre, a great place to stop by before hitting the road.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm and Saturday 8am to 11am

Address: 36 Durrington Street, Murwillumbah, QLD 2484


Other top car hire locations

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Where to go in the Gold Coast?

Whether you’re only in the Gold Coast for the weekend or for a week, there’s plenty of experiences and attractions to make your time away a memorable one.

✔ Top up your tan at Palm Beach or Burleigh Heads

✔ Experience thrilling rides at the Gold Coast’s theme parks

✔ Meet the animals at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

✔ Get out in nature at the beautiful Springbrook National Park

✔ Ride the waves at Surfers Paradise

Frequently asked questions

Gold Coast car hire is determined by various factors including:

  • Vehicle type
  • Length of hire
  • Booking date
  • Upgrades to standard protection
  • Any optional extras such as baby seat or GPS navigation

Hiring a car during peak periods such as school holidays, public holidays or during December and February can see higher fees and increased demand. We recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred vehicle at the best price. NRMA members can also save on car rental in the Gold Coast through My NRMA, our member benefits program.

Gold Coast Airport Coolangatta car rental is open 8am to 7pm Monday to Sunday and offers 24-hour return. If you are returning your vehicle outside opening hours, simply park the vehicle in any available SIXT car park spot and drop the key into the after-hours return slot at the SIXT counter.
Absolutely. SIXT offers one-way car rentals from Gold Coast Airport to other SIXT locations across Australia. Consider driving from Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Cairns or even down to Sydney.

Yes they are the same airport. Gold Coast Airport was formerly known as Coolangatta Airport. It is the main airport in the Gold Coast, just 30 minutes from Surfers Paradise.

Address: Eastern Avenue, Bilinga QLD 4225

SPECIAL OFFER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Holiday offer: 20% off premium and electric vehicles is available for bookings picked up from 7 February 2024 to 30 April 2024.

This offer is subject to vehicle availability.

This offer is available from the following participating locations: 

  • NSW: Atarmon, Ballina, Ballina Airport, Brookvale, Byron Bay, Campbelltown, Caringbah, Castle Hill, Coffs Harbour Airport, Coffs Harbour City, Forster, Grafton, Grafton Airport, Hornsby, Kempsey, Liverpool, Murwillumbah, Narellan, Newcastle Williamtown Airport, Parramatta, Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie Airport, Revesby, Ryde, Smithfield, Sydney Airport, Sydney City, Taree Airport, Wollongong, Yass
  • ACT: Canberra Airport, Canberra City, Fyshwick

  • VIC: Avalon Airport, Bayswater, Blackburn, Campbellfield, Clayton, Coburg, Dandenong, Frankston, Footscray, Geelong, Hoppers Crossing, Melbourne Airport, Melbourne City, Moorabbin, Pakenham, Preston, Richmond, Tullamarine

  • SA: Adelaide Airport, Adelaide City, Croydon Park, Edwardstown, Mount Gambier Airport, Salisbury

  • QLD: Brisbane Airport, Brisbane City, Bundaberg, Bundaberg Airport, Cairns Airport, Cairns City, Currimundi, Emerald Airport, Geebung, Gladstone Airport, Gold Coast Airport, Hendra, Hervey Bay Airport, Ipswich, Maroochydore Airport, Marcoola, Miles, Noosa Junction, North Lakes, Rockhampton Airport, Rocklea, Roma Airport, Surfers Paradise, Tingalpa, Toowoomba, Toowoomba Airport

  • TAS: Burnie City, Devonport, Hobart Airport, Hobart City, Launceston Airport, Launceston City,

  • WA: Ascot, Fremantle, Kewdale, Perth Airport, Perth City
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    Standard Rental Agreement Conditions apply. Full terms and conditions for member offers can be found at SIXT.com.au.

    Selected locations for extra benefits include:

    • NSW: Albury Airport, Albury City, Alexandria, Armidale, Armidale Airport, Batemans Bay, Bathurst, Bathurst Airport, Beresfield, Blacktown, Bowral, Broken Hill, Broken Hill Airport, Campbelltown, Caringbah, Carlton, Castle Hill, Charlestown, Dubbo, Dubbo Airport, Griffith Airport, Gunnedah, Inverell, Lithgow, Liverpool, Moree, Moree Airport, Mudgee Airport, Mudgee City, Narellan, Narrabri, Narrabri Airport, Parkes, Parkes Airport, Parramatta, Penrith, Revesby, Ryde, Singleton, Smithfield, Tamworth, Tamworth Airport, Tuggerah, Wagga Wagga Airport, Wollongong.
    • NT: Alice Springs Airport, Darwin Airport, Darwin City.
    • QLD: Mackay, Mackay Airport, Townsville, Townsville Airport, Weipa Airport.
    • SA: Adelaide Airport Commercials, Adelaide City Commercials, Croydon Park, Edwardstown, Mount Gambier Airport, Riverland, Salisbury.
    • VIC: Avalon Airport, Ballarat, Bayswater, Bendigo, Blackburn, Brighton, Campbellfield, Clayton, Coburg, Dandenong, Echuca, Footscray, Frankston, Geelong, Hoppers Crossing, Horsham, Melbourne Airport Commercials, Mildura Airport, Moorabbin, Pakenham, Preston, Richmond, South Melbourne, South Yarra, Tullamarine.
    • WA: Williamtown Airport Commercial.

    For more information please click here.

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