Surfers Paradise is the jewel of Queensland with its 70 kilometre beaches and coastal views. Surfers Paradise is located approximately an hour’s car rental drive south of Brisbane, on the Gold Coast. It is the entertainment capital of Queensland with an abundance of shops, boutiques, great nightlife, stylish restaurants, attractions and theme parks. When you’re exhausted from all the action, indulge in a relaxing on some of the beautiful beaches.


Book your rental car with DriveAway Holidays today and explore all the attractions and activities Surfers Paradise has to offer. Your car rental will provide your holiday with the flexibility and freedom required to make your holiday full of adventures.

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Drive a Hire Car in Surfers Paradise

Surfers Paradise is considered to be the tourist capital of Queensland, filled with life and entertainment. Collect your rental car from the Gold Coast airport located 30 minutes away or Coolangatta airport located south, approximately 20 minutes away from Surfers Paradise. You can also collect your hire car from numerous downtown depots located throughout the city.

Take a short car hire drive to the theme parks and experience the of excitement and thrills. The four main parks are Warner Brothers Movie World, Wet ‘n’ Wild Water World, Sea Wild, Whitewater World and Dreamworld. Be a star at Movie World located 20 minutes away and enjoy the exhilarating rides, the spectacular Street Star Parade and 4D adventures. Sea World offers intimate interactions with the dolphins and seals, while you can also get up close with the Polar bears and sharks. Wet ‘n’ Wild and the Whitewater World are great ways to splash around. Think water thrills and spills! Whitewater world is the most advanced water park on earth. Dreamworld is known as the most popular theme park covering 30 hectares of rides, shows and attractions offering a rare experience to interact with beautiful tigers.

One of the admired beaches is Main Beach home to Sea World. The magical white sands and the welcoming blue waters paint a beautiful picture of splendor, take a stroll along the endless sands or splash through the refreshing water. Main beach is within the cosmopolitan area bordered with resorts, restaurants and designer stores. You can also take a short drive past the main beach to the Southport Spit where you can find many diving sites. Explore through the popular site of the wreck of the Scottish Princess.

Travel with your car rental to the Hinterland’s National Parks and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of the natural beauty of Mother Nature. Discover the world of the wildlife and many tropical plant species offering spectacular landscape views. The walking trails are designed for all levels of fitness for those who want to take a small stroll through the park and for those who like a challenging hike. There are many tours that take you through the rainforest to the natural swimming holes or you can explore nature on a self-drive tour with your car hire.

Rent a Car in Surfers Paradise with DriveAway Holidays

DriveAway Holidays is a Multi Award Winning Car Rental Wholesaler offering great rates on Worldwide Car Hire, Motorhome Rental and more. In conjunction with the largest suppliers in Surfers Paradise , we provide you with convenience and more choice on your holiday. DriveAway Holidays provides 24/7 customer service and a safe, secure and reliable online booking engine. Book your Surfers Paradise Car Hire and Motorhome Rental today with DriveAway Holidays.

DriveAway Holidays can cover you for your insurance needs including personal Travel Insurance. With no Credit Card fees, no Amendment fees and no Cancellation fee policies; DriveAway Holidays is committed to providing you with a professional and friendly service to make your self-drive holiday a memorable experience in Surfers Paradise .

DriveAway Holidays was created in 1988 and is proud to be Australia's leading self drive wholesalers. Our mission is to be the preferred choice for car rental bookings in Australia through our competitive prices, professionalism, leading technology, and most important of all, unbeatable customer service.