Car Hire Gold Coast, QLD

Yes, many Turo hosts in the Gold Coast offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days. Additionally, hosts can offer “early bird” discounts for Gold Coast trips booked a week or more in advance. So, get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips, at least a week in advance.

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Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total miles or kilometres you’re allowed to drive under the heading “Distance included.” You can find cars offering unlimited mileage with every trip by using the “Unlimited distance” filter.

Turo accepts most credit cards issued by major financial institutions, including American Express and Discover cards, as well as debit cards with a Visa or Mastercard logo that are linked to a checking account.

Apple Pay and Google Pay on mobile devices are also accepted, but Turo does not accept cash or checks as valid payment methods.

You can cancel and get a full refund up to 24 hours before your trip starts. If you book a trip with less than 24 hours’ notice, you have one hour after booking to cancel free of charge. If you cancel after the free cancellation period ends, you will be charged a small cancellation fee.

Under the enhanced cleaning policy, hosts are required to clean and disinfect their vehicles thoroughly before every trip, so you can feel safe and comfortable behind the wheel. Turo hosts have access to training materials on enhanced safety measures and cleaning practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 or other viruses.

No. Unlike rental car companies, Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book directly from trusted local car owners in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. Turo does not own any vehicles — Turo hosts share their own personal cars and set their own prices, discounts, vehicle availability, and delivery options.

There is no fee or additional charge for adding a driver to your trip on Turo. Only the guest who booked the trip can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add any additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests in Australia can request to add a driver while a trip is in progress.

To speed up the process, have your additional driver create a Turo account and get approved to drive before you request to add them. All drivers must have a valid driver’s licence and meet the age requirements for the car you’ve booked. You can request to add drivers via the “Trips” tab in the Turo app without additional driver charges or extra costs.

The cost of hiring a car in the Gold Coast can vary depending on factors such as the type of car, booking duration, and additional services.

Generally, hire cars in the Gold Coast offer a range of options to suit different budgets and preferences. For those arriving at Gold Coast Airport, many Turo hosts provide the convenience of delivering your car directly to the airport, either at a cost or with no delivery fee.

If you're planning a longer stay, opting for a week or a month of car hire can often yield more cost-effective rates compared to shorter-term hires - many Turo hosts offer long duration discounts.

On Turo, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Australia. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full license - no provisional or conditional licenses are accepted.

The minimum age to hire a vehicle on Turo is 21 years of age, with all drivers under 25 years old being subjected to an extra cost of $15/day (a.k.a the Young Driver Surcharge). Plus, if you're looking to hire certain vehicle classes, you must be 25 or older to book a Deluxe Class vehicle, and 30 or older to book a Super Deluxe Class vehicle.

If you're visiting the Gold Coast as a tourist and hold a valid driver's license from your home country, you can legally drive in Australia without needing an international driving permit. However, you will need to meet these conditions:

- You maintain your status as a temporary overseas visitor.
- You hold a valid international license.
- You don't have driving disqualifications in NSW or any other location.
- You haven't faced license suspension, cancellation, or withdrawal of driving privileges.
- You must keep your foreign driver's or rider's license on hand.

It's recommended to carry both your original license and an international driving permit if available, as this may be useful for identification purposes.