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  • from $36 per day
  • 8.7 top rated · Budget

A rental car here costs $126 a day on average, about $883 for a week. The most popular car class is Compact, at about $91 a day. Alamo is the cheapest for a small car, about $36 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

  • In the terminal: 5 · Free shuttle bus: 1
  • Free cancellation: 9 of 9
  • Debit card accepted: 3 of 9
  • Budget
  • Hertz
  • Thrifty
  • Sixt
  • Europcar
  • East Coast
  • +3

Where to pick up in Mooloolabah

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Sunshine Coast Downtown · 6 km City office 8 $50 22 min
Marcoola · 9 km City office 1 $56 22 min
Currimundi · 9 km City office 1 $60 24 min

Car rental prices in Mooloolabah by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Suzuki Swift, Kia Picanto, MG 3 Core 5 $36
Compact Toyota Corolla Hybrid, Hyundai i30, MG 3 Core 10 $51 $68
Intermediate Hyundai i30, Kia Sportage, Subaru Crosstrek 11 $49 $86
Standard Kia Cerato, Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic Sedan Hybrid 6 $51 $73
Full size Toyota Camry Hybrid, Audi Q3, Toyota Camry 4 $73 $99
Station wagon Subaru Outback Estate 1 $80
Large SUV Toyota Landcruiser Prado, Toyota Prado 2 $114
SUV Toyota Rav4 Hybrid, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-30 12 $63 $99
Minivan Kia Carnival, Hyundai Staria, Toyota Commuter 10 $115 $134
Premium Polestar 2 2 $159
Small or medium truck Ford Ranger Double Cab, Toyota Hilux Double 2 $79

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

MG 3 Core rental car in Mooloolabah Alamo

MG 3 Core

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $36/day
Suzuki Swift rental car in Mooloolabah Thrifty

Suzuki Swift

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $50/day
Hyundai i30 rental car in Mooloolabah Thrifty

Hyundai i30

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $51/day
Toyota Corolla Hybrid rental car in Mooloolabah Hertz

Toyota Corolla Hybrid

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Hybrid
  • Air conditioning
from $61/day
MG 3 rental car in Mooloolabah East Coast

MG 3

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $63/day
Toyota Corolla Hatch rental car in Mooloolabah Avis

Toyota Corolla Hatch

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $68/day
Kia Picanto rental car in Mooloolabah East Coast

Kia Picanto

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $76/day
Toyota Yaris Cross rental car in Mooloolabah Sixt

Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $88/day

Convertible car rental Mooloolabah

Car rental companies in Mooloolabah

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Budget

In the terminal 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Marcoola
Sunshine Coast Apt, Maroochydore Qld, 4558, QLD
1300 362 848

Hertz

19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.6
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $56/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.9 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.5 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in Sunshine Coast Downtown
40 Aerodrome Rd, Maroochydore, Ql, Sunshine Coast, Qld, 4558, QLD
0754433108

Thrifty

27 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.2
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $50/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 8.4 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $4 149

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty in Sunshine Coast Downtown
David Low Way, Marcoola, Ql, Sunshine Coast, Qld, 4564, QLD
754489827

Sixt

In the terminal 20 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.2
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $77/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 8.5 Pick-up process 8.0 Drop-off process 8.6

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $4 255

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt in Sunshine Coast Downtown
11 Friendship Ave, Marcoola, 4564, QLD
+61-754487887

Europcar

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:30–17:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.9
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $51/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 7.1 Drop-off process 8.9

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 833

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Snow chains · GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Europcar in Sunshine Coast Downtown
Terminal Building Maroochydore Airport, Maroochydore, 4558, QLD
61 07 54489955

East Coast

Free shuttle bus 21 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.7
Very good 500+ reviews
from $63/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 7.7 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $2 979

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

East Coast in Sunshine Coast Downtown
Off Airport, 3/30 Runway Drive, Marcoola, 4564, QLD
1800 028 881; +61 7 5555 8900

Dollar

28 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 100+ reviews
from $63/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Special discount

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar in Sunshine Coast Downtown
David Low Way, Marcoola, Ql, Sunshine Coast, Qld, 4564, QLD
754489827

Avis

In the terminal 19 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.5
Very good 250+ reviews
from $68/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 7.9 Service at the rental desk 7.9 Pick-up process 7.2 Drop-off process 7.5

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Deductible from $3 994

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis in Sunshine Coast Downtown
Sunshine Coast Apt, Maroochydore Qld, 4558, QLD
136 333

Bargain Car Rentals

In the terminal 24 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
7.3
Very good 500+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.6 Service at the rental desk 8.0 Pick-up process 6.3 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $3 724

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Bargain Car Rentals in Sunshine Coast Downtown
Friendship Avenue, Sunshine Coast Airport, Marcoola, 4564, QLD
1300 729 230

Rental conditions in Mooloolabah

Based on 9 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Debit card Accepted by 3 of 9 suppliers: Europcar, East Coast and Bargain Car Rentals.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 9 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 9 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (9 suppliers)
Transmission Automatic 98%, manual 2%.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Camry Hybrid, Toyota Kluger Hybrid, Toyota Corolla Hybrid and Polestar 2, from $61 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 9 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (9 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (9 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (8 suppliers). Deductible: $2 979–$4 255.
Included in the price Taxes, Breakdown assistance, Airport fee
Extras Child seat (9 suppliers), Booster seat (9 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), GPS (7 suppliers), Snow chains (1 supplier)
Special offers Pre-registration available (2 suppliers), Special discount (2 suppliers)

Driving in Australia: drive on the left · 0.05% blood alcohol. Driving rules

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Car rental in Mooloolabah: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 19 min at Hertz to 28 min at Dollar.

For a small car, Thrifty is the cheapest at about $51 a day and is rated 8.2 out of 10. Hertz is rated 8.6 and costs about $58.

98% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 9 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Mooloolabah: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Mooloolabah?
Car rental in Mooloolabah starts from $36 per day, and the average price is $126 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $378 for a 3-day weekend and $883 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Mooloolabah?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Mooloolabah over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Compact: $91 per day
  • SUV: $140 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Mooloolabah?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Mooloolabah over the last 12 months:
  • Europcar, average price $315 per day
  • Sixt, average price $136 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Mooloolabah?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Mooloolabah are:
  • East Coast: rated 8.9/10 by 500+ customers, average price $137 per day
  • Thrifty: rated 8.9/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $102 per day
  • Budget: rated 8.8/10 by 500+ customers
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Mooloolabah?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Mooloolabah are:
  • Alamo: about $36 per day
  • National: about $45 per day
  • Dollar: about $60 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Mooloolabah?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Sixt, Hertz and Europcar
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: East Coast, Alamo and National
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Mooloolabah and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Mooloolabah, one-way rentals are offered by East Coast, Sixt and Europcar. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Mooloolabah?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Mooloolabah is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers in Mooloolabah:
  • Sixt: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Mooloolabah with a debit card?
Rental companies in Mooloolabah typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards in Mooloolabah: East Coast, Europcar, Bargain Car Rentals, National and Keddy BY Europcar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Mooloolabah offer unlimited mileage?
6 rental companies in Mooloolabah include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Budget, Sixt and Avis. 6 more, among them East Coast, Thrifty and Hertz, offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Mooloolabah?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Mooloolabah are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by East Coast, Thrifty, Budget, Sixt, Hertz, Europcar, Avis, Dollar, Alamo, Bargain Car Rentals, National and Keddy BY Europcar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Mooloolabah?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Mooloolabah include Hertz, East Coast and Bargain Car Rentals. The cheapest is Dollar, from $61 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

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