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Short Term Car Rentals

From $26.50 per day!

Book a rental hatchback or sedan for 7+ days from just $26.50 per day.

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How Long Is Short-Term Car Hire?

When you hire a Cheapie car, you can choose one of three options:

  • day hire (for 3–6 days)
  • short-term hire (for 7+ days)
  • long-term hire (for 8+ weeks).

Opting for a short-term hire?

You’ll get 15% off our standard day rates.

Get in touch with us to request a personalised quote and book your preferred vehicle.

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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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Cheap Family Car Rentals Gold Coast and Brisbane

1.

Quote

Choose the dates and car size, then just call or hit the “Get A Quote” button for a personalised quote.

Cheap Car Hire Brisbane Gold Coast Kia Rio Hatchback

2.

Book

We’ll call or email you to provide a personalised quote and lock in your booking.

3.

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Drive

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

Short-Term Car Hire for Holidays

Taking a quick trip to Brisbane or the Gold Coast?

Forget paying hundreds of dollars for a few days behind the wheel.

With short-term rentals starting from $26.50 per day, touring South East Queensland just got a whole lot more affordable.

Go compact if it’s just you and a passenger – or browse our range of family sedans for groups of 4–5 travellers.

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Cheap Rentals for Business Trips

One-on-one meetings. Conferences. Site visits.

There are plenty of reasons to visit Brisbane and the Gold Coast on business – but none to pay extra for a new SUV or Euro car.

Whether you’re networking with new colleagues or reconnecting with old ones, going Cheapie to get to your destination just makes sense.

Visiting South East Queensland more than twice a year?

Ask us about discounts and benefits for regular commercial bookings.

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Short-Term Car Rental Brisbane

Life happens – and, sometimes, it happens to your car.

But an accident or breakdown doesn’t have to mean being stuck in the house until the mechanics have finished their magic.

Book a short-term hire car instead.

Our fleet includes hatchbacks and sedans from manufacturers like Toyota and Hyundai – reliable base-model vehicles that skip the frills for great-value rental rates.

When your car’s being repaired, getting from A to B shouldn’t break the bank.

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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.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Short Term Car Rentals 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 cheap 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 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).

Each vehicle is serviced in accordance with manufacturer standards by qualified mechanics and safety-certified by an independent examiner at least once every 12 months.

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 can I cancel or change my short-term car hire?

To confirm, cancel or change your booking, give us a call or send us an email. You can cancel or change a booking free of charge up to 2 hours before your pick-up time.

If you do cancel or change your booking within 2 hours of pickup, your booking fee won’t be refunded.

How many kilometres can I drive per day for free?

Each short-term booking comes with 600 free kilometres per week. 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 take my short-term rental car into another state?

No, you can’t. You can drive your Cheapie car a maximum of 150 kilometres from its Upper Coomera collection point.

Call us today and book your next ride!

Call: (07) 3088 5623
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