Cheap car hire in Noosa and Noosa Heads

Noosa and its resort town Noosa Heads are popular holiday destinations on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. There’s a beach down every road and adventure around every corner, making it the perfect driving destination.

We outline car hire costs, top rental companies and frequently asked questions about car hire in Noosa.

Compare car hire and prices in Noosa and Noosa Heads

Rentals in Noosa start from $68 per day. This is based on a 3-day rental from Noosa Heads booked through Car Hire Finder.

Prices were retrieved on 17 February 2022 for travel 25-28 February 2022 (peak) and 13-16 May 2022 (off-peak) and are based on a driver aged 30+.

Where can I pick up a car hire vehicle in Noosa?

• Noosa Heads: Also known as Noosa Downtown, you'll find Hertz, Avis, Sixty, Budget, Dollar Car Rental and Bespoke Noosa Car Rental.
• Noosaville: Further west, in the inland holiday spot of Noosaville you can rent cars from Avanti Noosa Car Rentals and Rentacar Noosa.

Who offers car hire from Noosa airport?

Noosa doesn't have an airport, however Sunshine Coast Airport (Maroochydore Airport) is just 40 minute drive away. It has desks for the following rental companies in the arrivals hall, adjacent to baggage claim:

• Avis
• Budget
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Enterprise
• Thrifty

Where can I book car hire in Noosa and Noosa Heads?

• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixty
• Budget
• Avanti Noosa Car Rentals
• Rentacar Noosa

Looking for a particular type of car? Check out these companies:

• Cheap car hire in Noosa

  • Sixty
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • Dollar Car Rental

• Luxury car hire in Noosa

  • Avis
  • Hertz
  • Noosa Car Rentals
  • 888 Limo Hire
  • Noosa Sports Car Hire

• Vintage car hire in Noosa

  • Noosa Vintage Tours & Wedding
  • Champers Rolls Royce Hire
  • Noosa Woody Hire

• Sports car hire in Noosa

  • Noosa Sports Car Hire
  • Queensland Luxury Car Rentals

Frequently asked questions

• Can I hire a car without a deposit?

  Yes. Most car rental companies don't require a deposit to hire a car. However, most will need your credit card details to secure your booking.

• How much is it to hire a car in Noosa?

  Car hire starts from around $100 a day when renting in Noosa Downtown. This is based on a 3-day hire around the weekend, from Friday to Monday.

• How can I get a cheap car rental?

  • Book through an aggregator: Sites like Car Rental Finder collect prices from a variety of websites to bring you the very best available.
  • Book during off-peak: While you won't save a heap in Noosa, you can bring down costs by travelling in the off season, which is after Easter and before September. Travelling during the weekday might also shave off some extra dollars.

• How old do I have to be to hire a car in Noosa?

  Major rental companies require you to be at least 21 years old to hire a car. Drivers under 25 will generally be charged a young driver surcharge. This starts from $15.40 per day.

• Do I need an international licence to hire a car if I don't have an Australian licence?

  Not necessarily. Overseas licences written in English are accepted in Australia. If your licence is in another language, you will need to bring either a formal English translation of it or an International Driving Permit to hire a car in Australia.

• Is it cheaper to use car share or car hire in Noosa?

  Car share starts from $25 for a small vehicle on Car Next Door. But while you can snag a deal, your options are limited. You also may have to head further out to Noosaville, Tewantin, Peregian Springs and Coolum Beach to pick up your drive.

• How does car insurance work in Noosa?

  Car hire companies often offer insurance as part of your rental. This might work for you, but know that you can purchase insurance from another provider. To compare policies that may work for you, visit our car rental excess insurance page.

Noosa driving tips

• Drive on the left. This is universal throughout Australia.
• The speed limit is 50km/h in urban areas. In rural areas it is 100km/h and on motorways it is 110km/h.
• School zone speed limits apply at certain times. Signs will let you know when a lower speed limit applies. This is usually 10–20km lower than the default speed limit. The times are centred on the start and end of the school day from 8am–9.30am and 3pm–4.30pm.
• Turning left at a red light is illegal. Except when road signs indicate otherwise.
• When driving at speeds up to 60km/hr you should maintain a 1-metre gap when passing cyclists. Above 60km, the minimum gap increases to 1.5 metres.
• Explore by driving beyond Noosa: While you can spend your days beach hopping, true road trippers can drive up and down the Queensland coast. Popular driving routes in Queensland can take you from Noosa up to Fraser Island, or from Noosa down to Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
• 4WD sand driving is permitted at some beaches: If this is your plan, be sure to check the beach conditions first. You'll want to drive at low tide and give yourself enough time to get off the beach before the tide rolls in. You will also want to lower your tyre pressure and be prepared in case you accidentally get bogged.

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