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How far in advance should I hire a car in Surfers Paradise?

To get the best deal on car hire in Surfers Paradise, book about 68 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R400, which is about 866% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Surfers Paradise?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Surfers Paradise is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). CarWiz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Thrifty
Thrifty
10.0
CarWiz
CarWiz
10.0
Budget
Budget
8.7
East Coast Car Rentals
East Coast Car Rentals
8.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Surfers Paradise?

Planning to hire a car in Surfers Paradise? February is the cheapest month, costing about R522 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R940. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R731

February

R522

March

R592

April

R888

May

R557

June

R592

July

R940

August

R679

September

R888

October

R783

November

R679

December

R801

Which car hire company has the most locations in Surfers Paradise?

Both East Coast Car Rentals and Hertz have 3 locations in Surfers Paradise, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Surfers Paradise

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Surfers Paradise known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Surfers Paradise. Reviews were last updated on 23 10月 2025.

Thrifty

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

CarWiz

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Budget

1 location
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East Coast Car Rentals

3 locations
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Hertz

3 locations
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Europcar

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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National

1 location
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Surfers Paradise, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 23 10月 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Surfers Paradise?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Surfers Paradise for a month is certainly possible.

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