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Sunshine Coast

Cheap Car Hire in Sunshine Coast from $26

Maroochydore, QLD, Australia
25 Apr — 2 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Maroochydore, QLD, Australia
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Sunshine Coast?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Sunshine Coast and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

January

$56

February

$43

March

$43

April

$51

May

$43

June

$49

July

$60

August

$60

September

$65

October

$56

November

$49

December

$63

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Sunshine Coast is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is September. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Sunshine Coast

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Sunshine Coast and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

At $26/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Sunshine Coast in the past week. Out of 18 car hire agencies operating in Sunshine Coast, there are, in total, 29 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Premium

Premium

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Commercial

Commercial

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Sunshine Coast

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Sunshine Coast to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 April 2024.

Small cars

$46 - $83

All Car Types

$60 - $101

To hire a small car in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of $62/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Sunshine Coast (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$83/day). In fact, April is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a small car saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of $68/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Sunshine Coast (~$56/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$93/day). In fact, May is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a medium car saves you 14% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of $117/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Sunshine Coast (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$139/day). In fact, March is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a large car is 32% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of $75/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Sunshine Coast (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$101/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a SUV saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of $139/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Sunshine Coast (~$92/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$176/day). In fact, February is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a van is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of $103/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Sunshine Coast (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$118/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a pickup truck is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Sunshine Coast pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Sunshine Coast, you would pay an average price of $160/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Sunshine Coast (~$107/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$232/day). In fact, March is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Sunshine Coast. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Sunshine Coast, hiring a luxury car is 50% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai Accent Hatch$26/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Toyota Yaris$27/day
4
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Toyota Yaris
Hyundai Accent Hatch$38/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch

Top hire agencies in Sunshine Coast

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Sunshine Coast known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Sunshine Coast. Reviews were last updated on 18 April 2024.

Budget

10.0
Wonderful
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Alpha

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

9.6
Wonderful
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.2

Avis

8.0
Very Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

8.0

Alamo

7.5
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

6.5

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Dollar

2 locations

Best Sunshine Coast car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Sunshine Coast. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Sunshine Coast with an average daily rate of $88. Data was last updated on 18 April 2024.
Toyota Camry$26/day
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Toyota Camry
Hyundai Accent Hatch$26/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Kia Sportage$27/day
4
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A/C
Kia Sportage

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Sunshine Coast, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 April 2024.
  • What are the requirements to hire a car on the Sunshine Coast?

    You’ll only need your car licence for car hire on the Sunshine Coast. If it’s not in English, though, you’ll have to get an International Driving Permit. Most companies will require you to be at least 21 for Sunshine Coast car hire, or will only let you choose economy car hire if you’re younger. You’ll typically also have to be older than 25 to hire larger or more powerful models, like passenger van hire or luxury car hire on the Sunshine Coast.

  • What are the rules for driving on the Sunshine Coast?

    Car hire on the Sunshine Coast follows Australian driving rules. You’ll drive on the left, so if that’s unusual to you, better hire an automatic model. Speed limits to know whilst using your Sunshine Coast car hire are 50 km/h in built-up areas, and on highways it’s 100-110 km/h. Local traffic authorities are strict. The legal blood-alcohol level is 0.05%; take this very seriously when you book hire cars on the Sunshine Coast.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving on the Sunshine Coast?

    When choosing car hire on the Sunshine Coast, you pretty much have free choice. You could go for an economy car hire, great for city driving (Brisbane is a nearby major city), or choose any kind of vehicle that lends itself to an outdoor lifestyle and coastal sightseeing. Something like an SUV will be great, or an MPV if you need more room. You can spoil yourself with a sporty convertible, if you’re going to be road-tripping. You can get cheap car hire on the Sunshine Coast by opting for a compact sedan.

  • Where are the best places to park on the Sunshine Coast?

    Car parks are dotted all along the Sunshine Coast, so parking shouldn't be a problem with hire cars on the Sunshine Coast. Most of it is in the form of multi-story car parks, or in the parking areas of shopping centres. You’ll usually be able to park for free for the first couple of hours, and from then on it will cost from roughly A$ 3 to around A$ 10 for six hours. Don’t forget to check on Cheapflights from cheap car hire on the Sunshine Coast.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Sunshine Coast?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $46/day when booking a car hire in Sunshine Coast. The absolute best deal a user found was for $30/day from Surprise Agency, booked on Apr. 14.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Sunshine Coast?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Sunshine Coast from the following companies over the past two weeks: Bargain Car Rentals ($26/day), Budget ($32/day), and Europcar ($40/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Sunshine Coast?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Budget (10.0 rating), Alpha (10.0 rating) and Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Sunshine Coast.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Sunshine Coast for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?

    From Bargain Car Rentals you can hire a car in Sunshine Coast from about $259 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Sunshine Coast for the best price?

    Hiring your favourite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 43% in Sunshine Coast - we recommend booking at least 20days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Sunshine Coast?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Sunshine Coast.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Sunshine Coast for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Surprise Agency can potentially be 38% below the average car hire price in Sunshine Coast. Check prices and availability for Surprise Agency and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Sunshine Coast is on average $1,109 a month or $37 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Sunshine Coast car hire.

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