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Car Rental in the Gold Coast
Need to rent a car in the Gold Coast? There are hundreds of real people’s cars of all types listed on Uber Carshare. Regardless of whether you require a 7 seater to pick up the kids from school, a large car to collect a bike, or perhaps a small car to collect a parcel from the post office in the Gold Coast, Uber Carshare has something for you. Borrowing a car from your neighbour is easier than with traditional car rental companies as you can skip the counter and all that tedious paperwork. Whether for a road trip or for a quick trip to the shops, find cars around you on the app and get prices by the hour or by day. It’s free to become a member, and because the keys are at the car, you can skip the rental counter and get instant access to your car.
Browse rental cars in Gold Coast
Suzuki Alto 2011
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From $6.96/hr or $22/day + 45c/km incl. fuel
Nissan Tiida 2009
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From $6.96/hr or $25/day + 45c/km incl. fuel
Honda Jazz 2012
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From $20/hr or $34/day + 33c/km incl. fuel
Hyundai Getz 2006
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From $8.36/hr or $41.8/day + 33c/km incl. fuel
Honda Jazz 2007
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From $20/hr or $40/day + 33c/km incl. fuel
Ford Focus 2012
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From $8/hr or $35/day + 33c/km incl. fuel
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All trips include fuel, damage cover and 24/7 roadside assistance.
Rent for 2 hours
Drive for 25km
$29
Uber Carshare
Hourly rate $7 x 2 = $14
Distance rate 33c/km (incl. fuel) $8.25
Booking fee $7
$57
Traditional Car Share
Hourly rate $9.90 x 2 = $19.80
1 month membership (incl. 150km fuel) $37
$60
Rental Agency
Daily rate, minimum spend $57
Fuel $3
Prices are based on average rates for a standard car, including average fuel costs and minimum membership fees as of August 2021.
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Rent for 1 day
Drive for 50km
$59
Uber Carshare
Daily rate $35
Distance rate 33c/km (incl. fuel) $16.50
Booking fee $7
$123
Traditional Car Share
Daily rate $86
1 month membership (incl. 150km fuel) $37
$65
Rental Agency
Daily rate $57
Fuel $8
Prices are based on average rates for a standard car, including average fuel costs and minimum membership fees as of August 2021.
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Rent for 5 days
Drive for 250km
$265
Uber Carshare
Daily rate $35 x 5 = $175
Distance rate 33c/km (incl. fuel) $82.50
Booking fee $7
$483
Traditional Car Share
Daily rate $86 x 5 = $430
1 month membership (incl. 150km fuel) $37
100km fuel $16
$325
Rental Agency
Daily rate $57 x 5 = $285
Fuel $40
Prices are based on average rates for a standard car, including average fuel costs and minimum membership fees as of August 2021.
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Find the perfect rental car
There's all kinds of cars to rent in Gold Coast.
Frequently asked questions
International drivers are welcome to rent cars in Gold Coast. You just need to hold a full unrestricted driver licence from your home country, with a formal English translation if it is in another language.
Our pricing works slightly differently from traditional car rental companies. When you borrow a car with Uber Carshare, you pay for both the time you have the car and the distance you drive, as well as your damage cover and booking fee.
Uber Carshare trips are covered through Mobility Mutual - a member-owned mutual risk protection fund that’s specifically designed for our car-sharing community. Each time you borrow a car with Uber Carshare you will be able to select the excess option which best suits your needs.
With Uber Carshare you can access hundreds of cars parked on streets and in car parks all over Gold Coast. There’s probably one within a few minutes walk from your home! Looking for something a bit bigger? Check our Utes and Vans in Gold Coast.
No credit card? No problem. Once you’ve joined up for free, you can hire a car without a credit card. We accept any Visa or Mastercard debit or credit card - just make sure it has the necessary funds available! Note that all members will be charged a $150 deposit on their first booking, which will be returned after the trip is completed.
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Hiring a car in Gold Coast - useful information
Getting around the Gold Coast by car
It’s pretty easy to get to the main beaches, theme parks and shopping centres by bus, train and tram, but to travel further afield it’s easiest to hire a car.
Traffic within the Gold Coast is not as heavy as in other major cities, but it’s at its worst during peak hour: from 7am to 9am and 4.30pm to 6pm. The freeways connecting the Gold Coast to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast can be very busy on the weekends as Queenslanders head to the beach on their time off. Avoid driving during these times if you can, or be prepared to spend a bit longer on the roads.
Top destinations to drive to in and around the Gold Coast
- Brisbane. 1 hour from the Gold Coast - It’s just a short drive to Queensland’s capital city where you’ll find plenty of great bars, restaurants and shopping options. Wander along South Bank or take a ferry down the Brisbane River.
- Toowoomba. 2.5 hours from the Gold Coast - This regional centre is well worth the road trip. Take in the views over the Great Dividing Range from Picnic Point Lookout, visit the Cobb&Co Museum or catch a show at the heritage listed Empire Theatre.
- Gold Coast Hinterland. 30 minutes from the Gold Coast - Explore the lush rainforests of Springbrook National Park, home to the Insta famous Natural Bridge, before unwinding with wine tasting and a gourmet picnic at O’Reilly’s Canungra Valley Vineyards.
- Byron Bay. 1.5 hours from the Gold Coast - Byron Bay is best known for its beautiful beaches and hippie culture, but there are plenty of reasons to visit. Watch the sunrise from Byron Bay Lighthouse, located on Australia’s most easterly point, or visit the markets on the first Sunday of every month to pick up some unique gifts.
- Tamborine Mountain. 1 hour from the Gold Coast - Make the easy 1.3 kilometre return walk to Curtis Falls, walk along the rainforest canopy at TreeTop Challenge or the Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk, or relax at one of the many day spas on the mountain.
Best time to visit the Gold Coast
The Gold Coast is a great place to visit any time of the year. Summers are very hot, with an average temperature of 29 degrees celsius (84.2 fahrenheit). In winter, average temperatures sit around 21 degrees (69.8 fahrenheit), so you can enjoy the local beaches and national parks all year round.
There are also plenty of sporting events, festivals and performances to enjoy, whatever time of year you visit the Gold Coast.
Gold Coast calendar highlights
February
Sand Safari Arts Festival - Surfers Paradise transforms into a beach art gallery, with amazing sand sculptures. If you’re around for a few days, you can watch the artworks take shape as part of the Australian Sand Sculpting Championships.
April
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships - Watch members from surf life saving clubs across the country compete in over 450 beach and ocean events.
Quiksilver Pro - See some of the world’s best surfers compete at the famous Snapper Rocks in the first stop of the World Surf League Championship Tour.
Bleach* Festival - Gold Coast’s annual festival features a program of arts and cultural experiences and uses the local landscape as venues.
May
Surfers Paradise LIVE - This four-day music festival features free performances from local Australian artists. The Gold Coast Music Awards are held on the first day of the festival.
Blues on Broadbeach - Enjoy four nights of blues music from some of Australia’s and the world’s best artists perform on outdoor stages across Broadbeach.
June
SeaFire - Ring in winter with Australia’s only international fireworks competition. Enjoy fireworks displays from some of the world’s leading pyrotechnic designers.
July
VIVA Surfers Paradise - Australia’s ultimate tribute artist festival features free performances and events celebrating legendary icons from throughout the ages. The festival also hosts the preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, with the winner travelling to Memphis to compete in the semi-final.
September
SWELL Sculpture Festival - Wander along Currumbin Beach as it transforms into and outdoor gallery. The artworks are lit up at night, and the festival also features artist talks and master classes.
October
Buskers by the Creek - Australia’s largest busking festival kicks off with Battle of the Buskers, where the country’s best singer-songwriters compete for the ‘Totally Talented’ title.
December
Australian PGA Championship - Australia’s premier golf tournament sees the top golfers from Australia and overseas fight it out for the Joe Kirkwood Cup.
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