Cheapflights insights for Surfers Paradise car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Surfers Paradise, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
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 RM 80, which is about 96% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Surfers Paradise?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Surfers Paradise is Thrifty (rated 10.0/10). CarWiz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Surfers Paradise?
At Surfers Paradise, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just RM 126. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 227 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Surfers Paradise, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just RM 126. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging RM 227 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
RM 177
February
RM 126
March
RM 139
April
RM 215
May
RM 135
June
RM 143
July
RM 227
August
RM 160
September
RM 189
October
RM 189
November
RM 164
December
RM 198
What car do most people hire in Surfers Paradise?
SUV cars (Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, for example) are the most popular in Surfers Paradise. Premium (Mitsubishi Montero Sport) and Compact (Class Compact Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Surfers Paradise.
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 rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in Surfers Paradise
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Surfers Paradise known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Surfers Paradise. Reviews were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Thrifty
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CarWiz
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East Coast Car Rentals
Hertz
Europcar
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Sunnycars
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Surfers Paradise, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Surfers Paradise?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Surfers Paradise however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.