US$151.00/day
Rent a carBudget Car hire
Gold Coast Airport
Budget
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Best Price Car Hire at Coolangatta Airport(OOL)
Last updated on: Nov 30, 2025
Compact
Standard
Small SUV
Hyundai i30
Toyota Corolla
US$151.00/day
Rent a carKia Cerato
US$151.00/d
Toyota Camry
US$166.00/day
Rent a car
Kia Stonic
US$172.00/day
Rent a carMitsubishi ASX
US$185.00/day
Rent a carNissan X-Trail
US$185.00/d
Budget - Gold Coast Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies
Coordinates: -28.16513 153.5125
Address
Terminal Drive Gold Coast Airport, Bilinga Qld, 4225, AUSTRALIA
Telephone
1300 362 848
Pick-up Instructions
The Budget - Gold Coast Airport car hire location is in terminal
You can walk to the counter of Budget - Gold Coast Airport car hire.
Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: In the domestic arrivals hall, near the baggage carousels. CARS: In the car park outside the terminal. RETURNS: Follow the signs for Rental Returns car park, located on the right-hand side of Terminal Drive. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Available during airport hours only. Drop box located at the Budget counter in the terminal.
Drop-off Instructions
Airport Terminal Instructions COUNTER: In the domestic arrivals hall, near the baggage carousels. CARS: In the car park outside the terminal. RETURNS: Follow the signs for Rental Returns car park, located on the right-hand side of Terminal Drive. AFTER HOURS RETURNS: Available during airport hours only. Drop box located at the Budget counter in the terminal.
Opening Hours
| Days of week | Opening Hours |
| Sunday | 06:00 -23:00 |
| Monday | 06:00 -23:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:00 -23:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:00 -23:00 |
| Thursday | 06:00 -23:00 |
| Friday | 06:00 -23:00 |
| Saturday | 06:00 -23:00 |
Deposit
Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)
| Representative Car Models | Deposit Amount(approx.) | Business Days Required for Refund |
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. | USD300-5000 | 30-60 |
Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master
E-voucher
Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.
Age requirements
21 - 80 years old
Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 29 per day approximately.
Driver's License Requirements
The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1 year(s).
For foreign renters, you need to bring:
Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.
Original driving licence + NAATI Translation
The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.
Original South Korea Driving License (English version)
An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.
Original Driver's License in Latin/Roman Alphabet
Original Driver's Licenses printed in Latin/Roman alphabet (such as English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) are acceptable for car rental without the need for an International Driving Permit (IDP). Driver's licenses printed in a non-Roman alphabet (such as Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Cyrillic, etc.) must be accompanied by an International Driving Permit.
Local Renter Requirements If you live within 100 km of the rental location and your booking is not linked to a corporate or insurance account, extra verification is required. Security Deposit A refundable security deposit will apply: $1,000 standard, or
For local renters, you need to bring:
Full Driving License issued in Australia
Additional Extras
To be updated
Cross Border
To be updated
Cross Islands
Free of Charge:
Taking rental cars to following islands is allowed and free of charge:
Phillip Island, Churchill Island, Mornington Peninsula
Phillip Island, Churchill Island, Mornington Peninsula
Customers can travel to Phillip Island by land for free. Cars are not allowed on the Ferries.
Conditional:
Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Vehicle on ferry is pohibited. Bribie island can be access by a bridge so you can visit there but must stay on sealed roads.
Must-not:
Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Kangaroo Island, Bruny Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island
Kangaroo Island, Bruny Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island
Cross island requires Budget written permission, please contact Budget if needed.
Excess
Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:
EUR 4392.46 for Nissan Versa,
AUD 5900 for ,
AUD 6500 for ,
AUD 7900 for other car models.
Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:
EUR 4392.46 for Nissan Versa,
AUD 5900 for ,
AUD 6500 for ,
AUD 7900 for other car models.
Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:
AUD 5900 for ,
AUD 6500 for ,
AUD 7900 for other car models.
Fuel Policy (what does it mean)
Full to Full
Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks
Airports
0.3 km from Coolangatta Airport
Railway Stations
16.9 km from Robina Train Station
33.3 km from Helensvale Train Station
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Location Images
Gold Coast Airport
- Vehicle condition 2.0
- Vehicle cleanliness 2.0
- Spaciousness 2.0
- Counter staff 2.0
- Pick-up location 2.0
- Drop-off location 2.0
- Time spent on pick-up10-30 mins
- Time spent on drop-off0-10 mins
10 ExcellentThe car had a mark we didn’t see on pickup . Needed the sun to highlight it. Took photo. On returning vehicle explained situation to staff. Was no problem.
7 GoodCarseat price was more than quoted through website as excluded tax. Carseat installation was very very poor and wrong size for child. Would never hire carseat again
9.7 ExcellentYes
10 ExcellentExcellent value for money. Very smooth service throughout the entire transaction. We will definitely use again. Very happy customers. Thanks a lot.
6 AverageShould be cheaper.
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