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Located in Queensland, Gold Coast City is the 2nd most populous city in the state. With continuous warm weather and lovely beaches that provide prime surfing conditions, it’s no wonder that over 830,000 international tourists flock here every year.
The skyline of the city is punctuated by giant high-rise apartments, which makes Gold Coast City look like a stretched out version of Manhattan, New York. This fun and vibrant metropolis is a place best travelled with your Gold Coast hire car from DriveAway Holidays, giving you the freedom to do anything during your stay.
Car Hire Gold Coast
A rental car in the Gold Coast provides convenience and freedom to create your own self drive itinerary. The Gold Coast has much to offer with 70 kilometres of countless attractions and activities best travelled in the privacy of your very own rental car, at your own pace. You can collect your Gold Coast car hire upon arrival from Coolangatta airport or from the downtown depots located throughout the city.
Drive a Car Hire in the Gold Coast
No trip to the Gold Coast would be complete without a trip to the beach. The beaches on the Gold Coast are made of sparkling sand and crystal blue waters. If you are into surfing, they also have some of the best surf breaks in the entire world. Some of the more popular beaches are: The Spit, Surfer’s Paradise, Kirra Beach and Broadbeach.
Take a short drive to the theme parks for a family day trip. The Gold Coast offers fun-filled days of countless rollercoasters, waterslides, performances and also the chance to feel like a movie star or interact with wildlife. It's all here in Sea World, Dreamworld, Movie World and Wet 'n' Wild for non-stop fun in the sun. These parks are quite large, so choose which theme parks are best for you and your fellow travellers and make sure to keep a few days to discover other delights the Gold Coast has.
Those looking for nature hikes, travel over in your Gold Coast hire car to the Gold Coast Hinterlands. It is highly recommended to explore by car to discover the natural delights of majestic mountains, creeks, waterfalls and intriguing rock formations. Be treated to an interactive Aboriginal Dance while you enjoy dinner beneath the clear Australian night sky. As an added bonus you will be able to spend time with Koalas, and even get to play with Kangaroos.
Car Hire Depot information in Gold Coast
Gold Coast car hire with DriveAway Holidays offers convenience and unbeatable rates in the Gold Coast. Our reputable suppliers at the Gold Coast include Avis, Europcar, Red Spot, Hertz and Thrifty which are located at the Coolangatta Airport Terminals. Coolangatta airport is located approximately 35 kilometres from the city, approximately a 40 minute drive.
Car Hire Driving Distances from Gold Coast
- Tweed heads – 40kms (40 mins)
- Brisbane – 75kms (1 hr / 5 mins)
- Ballina – 125kms (1 hr / 45 mins)
- Maroochydore – 185 kms (2 hrs / 35 mins)
For additional driving information in Australia, please visit: Australia Road Rules and Driving Tips