Rent cars in Sunshine Coast, QLD

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, unless you opt to receive a non-refundable trip discount when you book. 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 cancellation fee.

In the rare event a host cancels, you’ll be notified immediately so you can book another car, or we’ll help you find one. Your refund can be temporarily held to expedite rebooking, or the funds can be returned to your bank account — your choice.

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 on the Sunshine Coast can vary depending on factors such as the type of car, booking duration, and additional services.

Generally, hire cars on the Sunshine Coast offer a range of options to suit different budgets and preferences. For those arriving at the Sunshine 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.

Absolutely. Many hosts offer long term car hire bookings of multiple weeks or months, with the opportunity to secure a discount on bookings of a month or more.

No, you can't hire a car on your Ps in Sunshine Coast. To hire a car on Turo, you must have a valid full licence - no provisional or conditional licences are accepted.

The minimum age to rent a car in Sunshine Coast 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 a tourist or visiting from overseas, you're allowed to drive using your foreign licence for up to six months, as long as you meet these conditions:

- Maintain your status as a temporary overseas visitor.

- Hold a valid international licence.

- Have no history of driving disqualifications in QLD or any other location.

- Haven't faced licence suspension, cancellation, or withdrawal of driving privileges.

While not mandatory, it's advisable to carry both your original license and an international driving permit, if available, for identification purposes. If you plan on residing on the Sunshine Coast or Australia for an extended period, consider checking the regulations of Queensland to determine if applying for a local driver's license is necessary. This can provide added convenience and compliance with local driving laws.