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 February 20, 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 20 February, 2025
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Monospace, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport and Ute. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 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
20%
Kia SportageIntermediate SUV
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Budget, Europcar
2
17%
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget, Sixt
3
7%
Kia CarnivalPremium Passenger Van
8
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast
4
7%
Mg 3 CoreCompact Car
5
4
2 small
Europcar
5
7%
12 Seat Toyota HiAcePremium Passenger Van
12
4
Hertz
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 Staria
8
5
2 small
Budget
Kia Carnival
8
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, East Coast
Kia Cerato
5
5
2 small
Budget, Sixt, Europcar
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 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 Pajero Sport 4WD
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Sixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Skoda Scala
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Subaru Forester
5
4
3 small
Europcar
Suzuki Baleno
5
4
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Suzuki Swift
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz
12 Seat Toyota HiAce
12
4
Hertz
Toyota C-HR
5
5
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, 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
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast, Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Hilux Sr 4x4 Guaranteed Model
5
4
2 large, 3 small
East Coast
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
7
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
1 large, 1 small
East Coast, Sixt
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
2WD Single Cab Diesel Tray
2
2
Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty, Hertz
9 Cubic Metre Van
2
2
Thrifty, Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Hertz, Thrifty
Mine Equip 4WD Dual Cab
5
4
Hertz
Mystery Car
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Hertz, Sixt
VW Tiguan
5
5
2 large, 2 small
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 20 February, 2025
Per day price range
20 Feb
$52
$52
$65
$65
21 Feb
$58
$58
$65
$65
22 Feb
$51
$51
$70
$70
23 Feb
$48
$48
$74
$74
24 Feb
$48
$48
$78
$78
25 Feb
$35
$35
$74
$74
26 Feb
$58
$58
$74
$74
Per day price range
20 Feb
$53
$53
$53
$53
21 Feb
$53
$53
$53
$53
22 Feb
$53
$53
$74
$74
23 Feb
$43
$43
$76
$76
24 Feb
$54
$54
$79
$79
25 Feb
$40
$40
$79
$79
26 Feb
$59
$59
$79
$79
Per day price range
20 Feb
$54
$54
$100
$100
21 Feb
$54
$54
$100
$100
22 Feb
$54
$54
$100
$100
23 Feb
$76
$76
$100
$100
24 Feb
$56
$56
$100
$100
25 Feb
$67
$67
$100
$100
26 Feb
$70
$70
$100
$100
Per day price range
20 Feb
$67
$67
$85
$85
21 Feb
$67
$67
$85
$85
22 Feb
$47
$47
$73
$73
23 Feb
$48
$48
$83
$83
24 Feb
$58
$58
$73
$73
25 Feb
$56
$56
$73
$73
26 Feb
$67
$67
$73
$73
Per day price range
20 Feb
$56
$56
$157
$157
21 Feb
$56
$56
$157
$157
22 Feb
$56
$56
$157
$157
23 Feb
$56
$56
$157
$157
24 Feb
$58
$58
$157
$157
25 Feb
$40
$40
$157
$157
26 Feb
$62
$62
$157
$157
Per day price range
20 Feb
$63
$63
$261
$261
21 Feb
$64
$64
$176
$176
22 Feb
$66
$66
$176
$176
23 Feb
$64
$64
$176
$176
24 Feb
$59
$59
$126
$126
25 Feb
$48
$48
$141
$141
26 Feb
$60
$60
$141
$141
Per day price range
20 Feb
$152
$152
$276
$276
21 Feb
$152
$152
$251
$251
22 Feb
$99
$99
$251
$251
23 Feb
$124
$124
$191
$191
24 Feb
$119
$119
$251
$251
25 Feb
$102
$102
$251
$251
26 Feb
$119
$119
$251
$251
Per day price range
20 Feb
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 Feb
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
22 Feb
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
23 Feb
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
24 Feb
$56
$56
$56
$56
25 Feb
$52
$52
$59
$59
26 Feb
$59
$59
$59
$59
Per day price range
20 Feb
$238
$238
$238
$238
21 Feb
$238
$238
$238
$238
22 Feb
$238
$238
$238
$238
23 Feb
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
24 Feb
$238
$238
$238
$238
25 Feb
$215
$215
$238
$238
26 Feb
$238
$238
$238
$238
Per day price range
20 Feb
$81
$81
$149
$149
21 Feb
$81
$81
$149
$149
22 Feb
$81
$81
$149
$149
23 Feb
$112
$112
$149
$149
24 Feb
$81
$81
$149
$149
25 Feb
$69
$69
$149
$149
26 Feb
$81
$81
$149
$149
Per day price range
20 Feb
$112
$112
$129
$129
21 Feb
$112
$112
$129
$129
22 Feb
$114
$114
$129
$129
23 Feb
$93
$93
$118
$118
24 Feb
$124
$124
$129
$129
25 Feb
$106
$106
$129
$129
26 Feb
$124
$124
$129
$129
Per day price range
20 Feb
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 Feb
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
22 Feb
$109
$109
$109
$109
23 Feb
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
24 Feb
$109
$109
$109
$109
25 Feb
$97
$97
$109
$109
26 Feb
$109
$109
$109
$109
Per day price range
20 Feb
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 Feb
$98
$98
$101
$101
22 Feb
$98
$98
$101
$101
23 Feb
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
24 Feb
$98
$98
$119
$119
25 Feb
$80
$80
$119
$119
26 Feb
$98
$98
$119
$119
Per day price range
20 Feb
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 Feb
$100
$100
$100
$100
22 Feb
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
23 Feb
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
24 Feb
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
25 Feb
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
26 Feb
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
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 20 February, 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 Rd, 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 • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 6:00 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
4.50 • 2 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
We ask customers to review the provider's depot experience after they've returned their rental vehicle. The review scores are calculated by averaging the scores of the reviews that we collect. For more information please read our Terms and Conditions.
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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 $35 per day for a Compact Car, up to AUD $234 per day for a Premium 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 between AUD $52 and AUD $215 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 $69 and AUD $122 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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