Sunshine Coast car hire

The Sunshine Coast Airport at Marcoola is often the first port of call for a visitor looking to hire a car to explore the region. The airport has regular flights from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide and inside the main terminal building you will find representatives from a number of car hire companies, including Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Europcar, Skippy and Ace Tousirs Rentals.

Sunshine Coast Car Hire and Aussie Bargain in nearby Marcoola often have some great deals - and all the companies offer a range of vehicles, from small hatchbacks to large sedans - and some offer 4WDs.

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Some of the multinationals, like Avis and thrift also have offices for pick up and drop off in nearby Maroochydore.

Half Price Car Rentals and Come and GoCar Rentals, based in Alexandra Headland, also offer deals at very economical rates.

Further south in Caloundra you will find Budget and Thrifty as well as local firm PhD Car Rentals and Trusty Car Rentals.

If you really want to splash out and fancy the high life, you can hire a Rolls Royce (and driver) from RR Rentals in Buddina.

To the north of the region, in Noosa, there are a number of car hire options with Europcar, Budget and Hertz among the well know names.

It’s worth getting prices from local companies like Noosa Car Hire, Daddows and The Other Car Rental, based at nearby Sunrise Beach. Pelican 4x4 in Noosa offer a great way to explore Fraser Island, about a three hour drive to the north of the region.

if you are looking at hiring a campervan for your trip, then it is advisable to hire one from the many companies based in Brisbane, two hours south.

All car hire and rental companies offer a range of vehicles to suit all tastes and pockets, providing you are over 21, have a fill driving licence and a credit cards are accepted as payment and as hirer validity.

Always ask if you need GPS, or a child seat or booster seat for an older child and check your hiring covers roadside breakdown service.