Explore places like Surfers Paradise, Currumbin, Kirra, and Mount Tamborine in a Cheapie rental car.
Drive around the Gold Coast for as long as you want – at prices that just make sense.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Choose the dates and car size, then just call or hit the “Get A Quote” button for a personalised quote.
We’ll call or email you to provide a personalised quote and lock in your booking.
Pick up your car from our Upper Coomera depot and get driving.
On a budget?
Choose a small car for your Gold Coast rental.
Our fleet includes Toyota Corollas, Hyundai i20s, Kia and Suzuki Altos – cost-efficient vehicles that are easy to handle and easy to park.
Travelling around the Gold Coast with the kids doesn’t have to be expensive.
Discover our range of family-sized sedans and hatchbacks, including popular models like the Toyota Camry, Hyundai Elantra, and Holden Epica.
The Gold Coast isn’t as busy as Brisbane – but it still has peak times. Avoid the M1, the Gold Coast Highway, and the Smith Street Motorway from 7 to 9 a.m. and from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
If you’re driving during school terms, try not to drive through school zones from 8 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 4 p.m. Use Google Maps to pick an alternative route.
Unlike Brisbane, the Gold Coast has plenty of parking. You might have to pay for on-street parking if you visit:
Visiting those suburbs a lot with your Cheapie rental car? Download the EasyPark app. It’s a free app that lets you pay for parking over the phone instead of at a meter.
To find low-cost petrol on the Gold Coast, use a fuel price app like PetrolSpy. As a rule of thumb, service stations along the M1 tend to be more expensive than those in lower-traffic areas.
When you’re returning your car to our Upper Coomera depot, the closest service station is the Shell on Chatswood Road (if you’re coming from the south).
Don’t want a fine on the Gold Coast? Learn and follow Queensland’s road rules. Here are some of the most important:
With a Cheapie rental car, you’re not limited to the places public transport can take you. Here are the best free attractions to visit on the Gold Coast:
For more affordable adventures in your Cheapie car, read this article.
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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.
kilometres will be tallied when you return your car and charged at 10 cents per kilometre.
For context, driving from a central Gold Coast suburb like Surfers Paradise to a Gold Coast hinterland location like Mount Tamborine and back again would use around 80 kilometres. In other words: unless you’re doing a lot of driving, you shouldn’t exceed 600 kilometres per week.
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.
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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 |
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| Full Protection | Cover all vehicle damage to your Cheapie rental car (including theft), regardless of fault. | $2,700.00 |
| 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.
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