Great value rental cars from the Sunshine Coast’s most trusted car hire providers
Set around 100 km to the north of Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast faces onto the Coral Sea coastline, much of which is lined by unbroken beaches — making this region a favourite among beach lovers and surfers.
The Sunshine Coast offers more than beautiful beaches though. Its interior is home to more national parks than anywhere else in Queensland, with the Glass House Mountains National Park a highlight. Back on the beach, the coastal Great Sandy National Park includes the stunning — and World Heritage-listed — K’gari (previously known as Fraser Island).
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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on April 15, 2025 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 15 April, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, Pick up (double cab), Pick up (single/extended cab), SUV, Sport and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Nine car rental depots in Sunshine Coast. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Alpha Car Hire, Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
31%
Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car
5
4
1 large, 2 small
East Coast, Thrifty
2
10%
Kia PicantoEconomy Car
5
5
2 small
East Coast
3
7%
MG 3Compact Car
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
4
7%
Mazda CX-3Economy SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
5
7%
Mg ZsIntermediate SUV
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
BMW 3 series
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
BYD Atto 3Electric
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Ford Everest Trend
5
4
4 small
Europcar
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Ioniq 6Electric
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Hyundai Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
Avis, East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access
5
2
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Kia Carnival- Wheelchair Access 6 passengers
6
2
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget, Europcar, Sixt
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
East Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Europcar, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
1 small
Budget
LDV D90
7
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast
Mazda CX-3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Hertz
Mazda CX-30
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
Sixt
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
MG 3
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Mg 3 Core
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Mg Zs Excite
5
4
2 small
Europcar
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Sixt
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Subaru Outback
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
Hertz, Thrifty
Mine Equipped Toyota Prado
5
4
4 large, 2 small
Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Commuter
12
4
6 large, 4 small
East Coast
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, East Coast, Hertz
Toyota Corolla Hatch
5
5
2 small
Avis, Sixt
Toyota Corolla Hatch HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Hilux Sr 4x4 Guaranteed Model
5
4
2 large, 3 small
East Coast
Toyota Hilux SR-5 4WD Dual Cab
5
5
4 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Kluger
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Yaris
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
2 small
Sixt
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Hertz, Thrifty
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Hertz, Thrifty
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Hertz, Thrifty
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
Hertz, Thrifty
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Sixt
The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 15 April, 2025
Per day price range
15 Apr
$128
$128
$128
$128
16 Apr
$126
$126
$126
$126
17 Apr
$98
$98
$98
$98
18 Apr
$86
$86
$98
$98
19 Apr
$97
$97
$97
$97
20 Apr
$85
$85
$97
$97
21 Apr
$97
$97
$109
$109
Per day price range
15 Apr
$130
$130
$130
$130
16 Apr
$128
$128
$128
$128
17 Apr
$100
$100
$100
$100
18 Apr
$114
$114
$126
$126
19 Apr
$126
$126
$126
$126
20 Apr
$114
$114
$126
$126
21 Apr
$102
$102
$132
$132
Per day price range
15 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
16 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
18 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Apr
$129
$129
$153
$153
Per day price range
15 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
16 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
18 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Apr
$147
$147
$167
$167
Per day price range
15 Apr
$103
$103
$103
$103
16 Apr
$89
$89
$89
$89
17 Apr
$98
$98
$98
$98
18 Apr
$121
$121
$123
$123
19 Apr
$120
$120
$120
$120
20 Apr
$120
$120
$122
$122
21 Apr
$102
$102
$178
$178
Per day price range
15 Apr
$136
$136
$146
$146
16 Apr
$136
$136
$146
$146
17 Apr
$136
$136
$146
$146
18 Apr
$136
$136
$154
$154
19 Apr
$136
$136
$146
$146
20 Apr
$136
$136
$176
$176
21 Apr
$105
$105
$154
$154
Per day price range
15 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
16 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
17 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
18 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
19 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
20 Apr
There is limited availability for pick up at this location on some dates in the next seven days. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates and availability.
Limited availability
21 Apr
$205
$205
$205
$205
Per day price range
15 Apr
$103
$103
$103
$103
16 Apr
$85
$85
$85
$85
17 Apr
$94
$94
$94
$94
18 Apr
$116
$116
$118
$118
19 Apr
$116
$116
$116
$116
20 Apr
$116
$116
$118
$118
21 Apr
$98
$98
$98
$98
Per day price range
15 Apr
$231
$231
$231
$231
16 Apr
$231
$231
$231
$231
17 Apr
$231
$231
$231
$231
18 Apr
$255
$255
$383
$383
19 Apr
$383
$383
$383
$383
20 Apr
$255
$255
$383
$383
21 Apr
$301
$301
$301
$301
Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.
Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.
Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 15 April, 2025
Are you flying into the Sunshine Coast?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Sunshine Coast Airport.
Expect heavy traffic on the Sunshine Coast during peak traffic times. Areas that may become congested include Nicklin Way, Hastings Street, Buderim Street, Sugar Road/Maud Street, and Bruce Highway.
Most popular areas of the Sunshine Coast have marked parking bays that are signed and time-limited.
If you’re planning to visit Coolum Beach, renting a car in the Sunshine Coast may be your best option as it’s the closest location with a depot.
Make hiring a car simple and stress-free with these helpful articles. Get up to speed on topics from SIPP codes and toll fees to age restrictions, licence requirements, and more - learn more about hiring a car.
You’re required to return your hire car with a full tank of fuel. Find the best value on petrol with our free fuel price comparison app.
The speed limit in built-up areas of the Sunshine Coast is 50km/h, while rural areas default to 100km/h. Always drive to the signposted speed limit and check the condition of the road.
Car hire depots in the Sunshine Coast are marked on the map below.
90B Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore QLD, 4558
Today • 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
74a Aerodrome Road, Maroochydore QLD, 4558
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
74b Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD, 4558
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.73 • 3 ratings
1D Baldwin Street, Caloundra QLD, 4551
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
30 Runway Dr, Marcoola QLD, 4564
Today • 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
4.62 • 17 ratings
294 Nicklin Way, Warana QLD, 4575
Today • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
40 Aerodrome Rd, Sunshine Coast QLD, 4558
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.69 • 14 ratings
3 Beech St, Mudjimba QLD, 4564
Today • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
4.60 • 3 ratings
40 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore QLD, 4558
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.00 • 2 ratings
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If you’re looking for a rental car depot that is close to — but not at — Sunshine Coast, here’s a selection of hire car depots to choose from.
On hiring a car in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Prices start at AUD $69 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $214 per day for a Fullsize SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Sunshine Coast.
If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs AUD $85 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Sunshine Coast.
If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between AUD $151 and AUD $301 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Sunshine Coast.
The highest-rated rental car in Sunshine Coast is Kia Cerato or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Hertz is the highest-rated car hire provider in Sunshine Coast, based on ratings by our customers.
The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in the Sunshine Coast may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.
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