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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?
Book your car hire in Surfers Paradise 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 77/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 70% off the average price.
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 AED 136. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging AED 202 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 AED 136. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging AED 202 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
AED 176
February
AED 136
March
AED 151
April
AED 202
May
AED 140
June
AED 143
July
AED 184
August
AED 158
September
AED 195
October
AED 176
November
AED 147
December
AED 184
What car do most people hire in Surfers Paradise?
SUV cars (Class Economy SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Surfers Paradise. Economy cars (Holden Astra or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Hyundai Staria or similar).
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 September 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 September 2026.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Surfers Paradise for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in Surfers Paradise, offering car hire for around AED 1,591 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Surfers Paradise?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Surfers Paradise check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
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