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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Gold Coast?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Gold 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 22 March 2025.

January

AED 124

February

AED 91

March

AED 124

April

AED 143

May

AED 102

June

AED 113

July

AED 146

August

AED 113

September

AED 132

October

AED 128

November

AED 110

December

AED 157

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Gold Coast is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Gold Coast

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Gold 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 22 March 2025.

Medium cars

AED 54 - AED 306

All Car Types

AED 73 - AED 306

To rent a medium car in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of AED 76/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Gold Coast (~AED 54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 306/day). In fact, May is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Gold Coast, renting a medium car saves you 23% 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.

To rent a SUV in Gold Coast, you would pay an average price of AED 93/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Gold Coast (~AED 93/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~AED 306/day). In fact, February is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Gold Coast. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Gold Coast, renting a SUV saves you 6% 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.

Top rental agencies in Gold Coast

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Gold Coast known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Gold Coast. Reviews were last updated on 22 March 2025.

East Coast Car Rentals

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Apex

9.5
Wonderful
5 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.5

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.6

Alpha

8.8
Very Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

9.2

Sixt

8.3
Very Good
10 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.3

Budget

8.0
Very Good
6 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.0
Good
3 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Europcar

7.0
Good
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Ace Rental Cars

6.6
Okay
2 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Gold Coast, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Gold Coast?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 116/day when booking a car hire in Gold Coast. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 97/day from Europcar, booked on Mar. 16.

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, East Coast Car Rentals (10.0 rating), Crazy Clark's Car Rentals (10.0 rating) and Apex (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Gold Coast.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Gold Coast for a week from Europcar?

    From Europcar you can hire a car in Gold Coast from about AED 811 per week on average.

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

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 43% to make it a great deal in Gold Coast. Try to book at least 68 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Gold Coast however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    You can potentially save up to 16% on a month-long rental by booking with Europcar. Europcar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Gold Coast can cost you on average AED 3,474 a month or AED 116 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

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