Gold Coast Airport Car Hire

Good, cheap car hire at Gold Coast, Coolangatta Airport (IATA code is OOL), as well as MPV, SUV and estates. Or, if need something bigger, then rent an 8 or 12 seater minibus, with Sat Nav available as an optional extra.

Car Rental at Gold Coast Airport

Apart from Thrifty, you can also get your vehicle from East Coast Car Rentals and Abaa Cars. Prices are cheaper when booking through us than going direct, so check our rates today. East Coast and Thrifty have an unlimited policy, whereas Abba let you have 300kms per day before a small charge per kilometre applies. Rates shown apply to those who are at least 25. Between 21 & 24, a surcharge will apply and is paid locally at the counter.

Extras available include GPS, child seats and additional drivers. On or Off Airport - Thrifty have the cars on site, whereas Abaa and East Coast need a shuttle bus. Fuel Policy - All have a get with a full tank and return full. Abaa Car Rental have an 8 seat minivan at a price cheaper than some cars. If after a specialist vehicle, like a SUV, you can get an Outlander or X-Trail,but best to book well in advance as go quickly, especially in peak season.

Gold Coast & Coolangatta Airport

Gold Coast is more than a coastline and is an actual city in Queensland, with a golden coast that is right on the border with New South Wales. It is very popular for surfing, which coupled with the sub-tropical climate, makes in a nice place to chill in the heat! If you are a surfer, then you will probably head off to Surfers Paradise. If so, then check the tourist board website to see if the surf is up, which it usually is!

A word of warning should you be planning to visit the beautiful beaches. Please remember to always swim between the red and yellow flags, where the lifeguards can keep an eye on you. If you do not stay within the flags, the lifeguards will not see you, should need help. Also, look for signs about jellyfish, rip-tides and sharks. Lots of events throughout Queensland to keep all the family busy. In the month of April, the Gold Coast Film Festival runs at Southport. With so much going on, you best go to the Gold Coast Tourist Board (link below) for all events.

About Gold Coast, Coolangatta Airport - The Gold Coast Airport Terminal is open from 0440H until last night flight has cleared, but usually closes at 2300H, when the terminal is shut and passengers must leave the airport, so no sleeping over permitted. Gold Coast taxi services are located outside the arrival terminal.

If looking for car hire in other Ozzie locations, then maybe we can help at Cairns Airport, or perhaps you are off to Adelaide.

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Updated:- 25th November 2025

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