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Budget Car Hire Brisbane and Gold Coast

From $26.50 per day!

Need a car in South East Queensland?
Get behind the wheel from just $26.50 per day.

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Hire a Budget Car Your Way

Get a car for as long as you need – at prices that just make sense.

Day Hire

For 3–6 days at our standard rates.

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Short-Term Hire

For 7+ days with a 15% discount on our standard rates.

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Long-Term Hire

For 8+ weeks with a 20% discount on our standard rates.

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Cheap Car Hire Brisbane Gold Coast Hyundai Getz Hatchback

Hyundai Getz Hatchback

From $28.00 per day

  • Manual / Automatic
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 2003-2010
  • 5 Doors
  • 5 Seats
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The Hyundai Getz is in the same weight class as the Kia Rio and Toyota Yaris – great for one to 2 adults and luggage, with enough room for an extra two passengers in the back.

Its decent torque and power mean you’ll make it up steeper roads without too much hassle.

And, with good fuel efficiency, you’ll keep servo stops to a minimum.

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2006 TOYOTA YARIS HATCHBACK

Toyota Yaris Hatchback

From $36 per day

  • Manual / Automatic
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 2006
  • 5 Doors
  • 5 Seats
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Smaller than a Corolla but still built with Toyota durability, the Yaris is an excellent daily driver.

Passenger space might be limited, but, with fold-down back seats, fitting two adults and plenty of luggage in is simple.

Cruise around Brisbane, hit the GC’s beaches, or take day trips to the Northern Rivers – Toyota Yaris will get you there.

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Cheap Car Hire Brisbane Gold Coast Toyota Echo Hatchback

Toyota Echo Hatchback

From $28.00 per day

  • Manual / Automatic
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 2004
  • 3 Doors
  • 5 Seats
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Easy to park, easy to handle, and cheap to refuel – that’s the Toyota Echo.

The predecessor to the Yaris, it’s a compact car that shares the same basic DNA.

Expect good reliability and fuel efficiency (but with a bit less grunt than a Corolla), combined with a small footprint that’s ideal for suburbs and cities.

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2013 SUZUKI ALTO HATCHBACK

Suzuki Alto Hatchback

From $34 per day

  • Manual / Automatic
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 2012/2013
  • 4 Doors
  • 5 Seats
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The Suzuki Alto is a genuinely tiny car – which is why it’s the cheapest model in our fleet to hire.

With compact back seats and a very small footprint, it’s best for one to two adults and inner-city driving.

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2011 HYUNDAI i20 HATCHBACK

Hyundai i20 Hatchback

From $36.00 per day

  • Manual / Automatic
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 2011 - 2014
  • 3-5 Doors
  • 5 Seats
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The i20 is the smaller sibling of the more popular i30, but it still packs plenty of punch.

With decent torque and power, it’s suitable for driving in steeper regions like the Gold Coast hinterland and the Glasshouse Mountains.

It also handles well – perfect for quick lane changes and city parking.

All i20 models in our fleet have a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

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Kia Rio Hatchback

Kia Rio Hatchback

From $42.00 per day

  • Manual / Automatic
  • Automatic
  • Manual
  • Petrol
  • 2010/2011
  • 4-5 Doors
  • 5 Seats
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Small and fun. That’s how we’d describe the Kia Rio.

This hatchback is best for city driving and small trips, with a smooth shifting transmission and low fuel usage.

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Pick up your car from our Upper Coomera depot and get driving.

Go Cheapie, Go Great

With a depot in Upper Coomera, we are not situated near the Gold Coast or Brisbane airports. That means we’ve had to work extra hard to make a name for ourselves.

How? By being great.

That means great value, like beating our competitors’ prices on the same makes and models. 

Great vehicles, serviced by Mechanics and Inspected after every hire to ensure your safety. And great service, like 7-business-day deposit return guarantees and a whole host of optional extras.    

Want a budget car experience that’s better than just ‘good’?

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Budget Car Hire for Anywhere in South East Queensland

Holidaying with the family?

Flying solo on a work trip?

Daily driver in the workshop?

Choose from our range of compact and family-sized hatchbacks and sedans – freshly cleaned, fully insured, and ready for the road.

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Why Go Cheapie?

Smart drivers choose us for a reason.

Great Value

Get on the road at prices that just make sense.

No hidden fees. No extra costs.

Just one personalised quote.

Great Vehicles

Browse top-selling cars from manufacturers like Toyota and Hyundai. Every hire comes fully fuelled and thoroughly cleaned. Each car is serviced by a qualified mechanic upon return.

Great Service

Hire your car from a family-owned business that puts you and your passengers first. We’ve been helping locals and visitors drive affordably since 2016.

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Cheapie Versus Other
Budget Car Hire Brands

Cheapie Car Rental Other Brands
Car Age You pay reasonable rates for middle-aged vehicles.* You pay a premium for near-new vehicles.
Car Manufacturer Vehicles are from reliable manufacturers like Toyota, Ford and Hyundai. Vehicles are often from manufacturers like Haval, BYD and Chery.
Hire Cost Cars start from $26.50 per day. Prices vary, but typically start from $50 per day.
Long-Term Discounts Long-term hires receive a 20% discount on standard rates. Long-term hires typically pay full standard rates and have long notice periods for returns.
Security Deposit Your deposit will typically be returned within 5–7 business days after you hand back the keys, with a 7-day return guarantee.* Deposits may be held for weeks without explanation due to administrative delays and questionable damage claims.

Budget Car Hire FAQs

How do you rent cars at such low prices?

Many car rental companies only offer near-new vehicles that have high acquisition/financing costs – costs that they pass onto you, the driver.

We’re the opposite. When you’re looking for a budget rental car, you don’t need frills like leather seats, Apple Play, and cruise control. You’re after a reliable vehicle to get you from A to B as cost-effectively as possible – and that’s exactly what we deliver.

Our fleet is made up of base-model hatchbacks and sedans from manufacturers like Toyota, Hyundai Kia, and Suzuki. Instead of only using vehicles made in the last 2 years (like some of our competitors), we focus on choosing models built for reliability (which also helps keep our insurance costs down).

All vehicles are serviced by Mechanics and Inspected and driven after every hire to ensure your safety and reliability.

How old do I need to be to hire one of your cars?

You must be aged 21–80 and hold an open driver’s license to hire a Cheapie car. Our insurance policy means we can’t rent to anyone aged under 21 or over 80.

How many kilometres can I drive per day for free?

Each budget car comes with 600 free kilometres per week or 86 per day. Additional kilometres will be tallied when you return your car and charged at 20 cents per kilometre.

What counts as damage versus fair wear and tear?

We follow the Australian Finance Industry Association’s Car Rental Code of Practice. Always check your rental agreement for fair wear and tear inclusions and exclusions as they apply to your vehicle.

Fair Wear and Tear Damage (Not Fair Wear and Tear)
Dents
  • Dents of no more than 20 millimetres in diameter (excluding roofs and bonnets) where the paint surface has not been broken and there is no paint removal, cracking or flaking.
  • Dents of any diameter on bonnets, roofs, wheel arches, style lines, door sills, or door edges.
  • Multiple dents within a specific local area, regardless of size.
  • Any damage affecting or penetrating the paintwork.
Stone Chips
  • Isolated stone chips on any panel up to 2 millimetres in diameter.
  • More than 5 stone chips to an isolated area.
Scratches
  • Light scratches that are not more than 20 millimetres in length and not more than 1 millimetre wide, which have not penetrated the paint surface and can be polished out.
  • Any scratch where the metal, plastic or undercoat is exposed.
Bumpers
  • Light scuffing or scratches where there is no paint penetration, which are no more than 20 millimetres in diameter, and which can be polished out.
  • Isolated stone chips up to 2 millimetres in diameter.
  • Any broken paint.
  • Multiple scratches of any size.
  • Dents of 20 millimetres or more in diameter.
  • Any damage to a textured bumper.
  • More than 5 stone chips to an isolated area.
Scratches
  • Light scratches and scuffing up to 20 millimetres in length.
  • Wheel trims or hubcaps that are cracked, broken, missing, mismatched, or not the original wheel trim or hubcap.
  • Alloy rims for standard vehicles that are cracked, buckled, gouged, mismatched, or not the original.
  • Alloy rims for prestige and collection vehicles if a scuff mark is more than 20 millimetres in length, the alloy rim is cracked, buckled, or gouged, or the alloy rim is mismatched or not the rim as originally supplied.
  • Tyre tread and sidewall damage so that the tyre is unroadworthy, such as cuts, bulges, gouges, abrasions, and damage resulting from tyre misuse. Replacement tyres that differ from those originally supplied.
Windscreen, Windows, Lamps, and External Mirrors
  • N/A
  • Scratches, chipping, cracks, holes or other damage.
Upholstery, Floors, Carpet, Dashboard, Fascia, Trim Interior, and Vehicle Cleanliness
  • Light marks that can be removed through vacuuming or general cleaning. Light scuffing, light smears, or regular, day- to-day debris that can be removed through general cleaning.
  • Any permanent damage caused by harsh or corrosive materials.
  • Tears, cuts, scratches, holes or burns.
  • Any damage to the shape, structure or positioning of a seat.
  • Hair from pets.
  • Excessive soil, mud or sand.
  • Evidence of smoking in the vehicle.
  • Odours or foreign matter.
  • Stains or marks that cannot be removed through general cleaning and require steam cleaning.
Keys, Accessories and Equipment
  • Minor cosmetic damage that does not, in any way, affect the functionality of the keys, accessories or equipment.
  • Loss or damage to keys or remotes.
  • Damage caused by incorrect fitting of accessories.
  • Damage to aerials.
  • Removal or damage to any items supplied with the vehicle.
What extras do you have available?

Sometimes you need more than the basics. Here’s a list of optional extras you can add to your Cheapie Car Rental hire.

Optional Extra Description Price From
Full Protection Cover all vehicle damage to your Cheapie rental car (including theft), regardless of fault. $3,500.00
Excess Removal Remove your insurance excess, unless the damage is to your Cheapie rental car’s windscreen, windows, and tyres. $30.00 per day
Excess Reduction Reduce your insurance excess to $1,200.00, unless the damage is to your Cheapie rental car’s windscreen, windows, and tyres. $10.00 per day
Plus One Add an additional driver. $20.00 per driver

Please note that some extras may vary in availability. Prices may be subject to change and are based on the lowest available price for a 30-year-old Australian resident driver. Descriptions are for informational purposes only and may not represent the exact nature of the product or service. Terms and conditions apply.

Do you require a security deposit?
Yes. When you pick up your car, we’ll charge a security deposit to your credit card. After you return your car on time, damage-free, and with a full tank of fuel. We typically take 5–7 business days to refund in case you’ve been issued a fine or toll charge. The deposit is then paid to a bank account of your choosing.
Can I drive a budget car on a provisional or international licence?

To drive one of our budget cars, you’ll need to be at least 21 years old and hold an open driver’s licence (for insurance purposes, you’ll need to have held that licence for at least 12 months). That means you can’t rent from us with a provisional (P-plate) licence.

You can drive our cars on a non-Australian licence. Please note that, if your licence isn’t in English, we will require a certified translation or an international driving permit.

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Call: (07) 3088 5623
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