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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 61 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around RM 86, which is about 88% 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). Sixt (rated 9.3/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Thrifty
10.0
Sixt
9.3
Budget
8.4
East Coast Car Rentals
8.2
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 151. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 229 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 151. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging RM 229 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 196
February
RM 151
March
RM 163
April
RM 229
May
RM 155
June
RM 163
July
RM 204
August
RM 176
September
RM 212
October
RM 192
November
RM 159
December
RM 217
What car do most people hire in Surfers Paradise?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero, for example) are the most popular in Surfers Paradise. Passenger van (Toyota HiAce) and Mini (Kia Picanto) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Surfers Paradise.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Surfers Paradise?
East Coast Car Rentals has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Surfers Paradise at 1.
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 13 October 2026.
Awesome car, friendly service, really appreciated the person at check in recommending we pre pay for a full tank as she could see we had an early drop off, everyone we came in contact with was super friendly, a great experience would totally recommend. Friendly shuttle driver too thanks guys!
10.0
Wonderful|May 2022
Friendly service, reasonable rates, car clean easy to drive. I would recommend this rental service to others
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Surfers Paradise, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 October 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from Ace Rental Cars?
Ace Rental Cars offers hire cars in Surfers Paradise for about RM 1,267 per week on average.
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.
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