Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Surfers Paradise. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 3 September 2026.
Most popular company | OCRCARRENTALS |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.03 |
Average price per day | $59 |
Cheapest price per day | $34 |
At $34/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Surfers Paradise in the past week. Out of 23 car hire agencies operating in Surfers Paradise, there are, in total, 30 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
$37+
Compact
$34+
Intermediate
$69+
Full-size
$83+
SUV
$66+
Full-size SUV
$122+
Mini
$44+
Pick-up truck
$74+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Surfers Paradise, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$66
February
$52
March
$57
April
$77
May
$53
June
$55
July
$70
August
$56
September
$73
October
$67
November
$56
December
$71
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East Coast Car Rentals
Hertz
National
Ozzy Car Rentals
Xdrive Mobility
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Surfers Paradise, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $59/day when booking a car hire in Surfers Paradise. The absolute best deal a user found was for $25/day from OCR Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 29.
OCR Car Rentals is one of the top picks in Surfers Paradise. They can have you in a hire car for about $267 per week on average.
Typically, how long you can hire 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.
You can potentially save up to 56% on a month-long rental by booking with OCR Car Rentals. OCR Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Surfers Paradise can cost you on average $1,144 a month or $38 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
$79 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Surfers Paradise, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Surfers Paradise, then opt for a Compact hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $86/day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Surfers Paradise. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($21+).
Electric
$51+
Hybrid
$38+
Petrol/Diesel
$21+