Car rental at Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport

Plenty of vehicle hire desks are easily found opposite the arrivals section at Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport, with their associated parking areas located just a short walk from the airport. Others are reached by a short drive from the airport, such as East Coast Car Rentals, who provide a timely and free shuttle service to transport you from the airport and back.

Car rental companies with desks located inside the terminal are the most efficient to use when hiring a vehicle at Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport. Booking in advance means that your car should be ready and waiting for you upon arrival, so you can seamlessly move through the airport and onwards to your destination. For example, Thrifty have a desk in the airport situated just a 5min walk to the parking area where you can both collect and return your car.

Many car rental companies offer services like the ability to return your vehicle at a different drop off point. For example, with Alpha Hire, you can return your vehicle to Brisbane Airport, further north. With companies like Avis, you have the option to join as a Preferred Member at no extra cost, entitling you to benefits like frequent flyer points and free upgrades. Others, like Thrifty, often have discounts for surrounding theme parks and provide extras like strollers and booster seats.

When you hire a vehicle at Coolangatta Gold Coast Airport you can expect to be asked to provide your credit card, passport (if you are not a resident of Australia), and driving licence. You may also need to present an international driving permit if this is required. Exactly what you need can differ across the various hire companies, so it is always handy to check this out before your trip to avoid any potential disappointment or delays.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Alpha ($32/day), Alamo ($39/day) and Ace Rental Cars ($42/day).

On average a rental car at Coolangatta Gold Coast airport costs $66 per day.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Coolangatta Gold Coast airport to off-airport locations include NU Car, Bargain Car Rentals, Alpha, Ace Rental Cars, Europcar, Dollar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, and Alamo.