Car hire in Sunshine Coast, QLD

To rent a car on Turo in Australia, you must create a Turo account, have a valid driver’s license, get approved to drive on Turo, and be 21 years old or older.

When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s license and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for all future road trips, day trips, and business trips!

- Holiday car rental: The Sunshine Coast is built for a slow holiday with plenty of room to explore. Pick up at Sunshine Coast Airport and head straight for Noosa’s beaches, Maleny’s hinterland markets, or the East Coast surf at Sunshine Beach. Browse Turo for a premium SUV rental, and the family is set for a week of beach hopping.

- Event car rental: A Noosa beach ceremony, a Maleny hinterland reception, or a celebration among the Glass House Mountains all deserve a fitting arrival. From classic convertibles and luxury sedans to spacious vehicles for family and guests, there are options to suit every occasion, and it’s easy to move between venues across one of Queensland’s most scenic corners.

- Long-term car rental: The Sunshine Coast has a way of turning a short visit into a much longer stay. Whether you’re relocating from Brisbane, studying at the University of the Sunshine Coast, or settling into an extended work assignment, a long-term car rental keeps you moving with flexible weekly and monthly booking options.

You must have a valid, full, active, permanent licence to book a car in Australia. A valid licence is one that’s not expired, suspended, or revoked.

If you have a licence issued by a country outside of Australia, Turo requires you to have a valid permanent licence issued by your home country. If your home country’s licence is not written in English, you must also have an International Driving Permit or an official English translation of your home country’s licence.

The minimum age to rent a vehicle on Turo in Australia 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.

You don’t need personal insurance coverage to rent a car on Turo. When renting a car in Australia, you’ll choose between the Premier (if available), Standard, and Minimum protection plans. Each plan includes varying limits on financial responsibility for damage to a host’s vehicle. All trips include up to $20,000,000 (per event) in legal liability protection. Legal liability protection protects against damage to other people’s property and death or bodily injury (where the legal liability is not covered or capable of being covered by any statutory or compulsory scheme) as a result of an accident involving the vehicle. All protection is provided by Turo Travels Mutual.*

You can get discounts and low cost car rental on Turo. On your Account page, make sure you’ve checked the box to receive email notifications, and enable push notifications from the Turo app in your phone settings — we’ll send you occasional promo codes, discounts, and deals.

Yes there is — whether you want to rent a car for three days, three months, or even longer, you can on Turo. You’ll find discounted prices on bookings lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.

Some hosts offer unlimited distance for a trip; others set a daily distance limit — you’ll need to check on each rental car individually to see if this service is provided. 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.

Yes, multiple guests can drive the car you rent on Turo, as long as they are all approved to drive. The primary driver (whoever rented the car) can add additional drivers with no fees or additional charges. Only the primary driver can request to add drivers; Turo hosts cannot do it for you. We encourage you to request to add additional drivers before your trip starts, though guests 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 license 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.

On Turo, you can’t rent 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 cost of car rental in the Sunshine Coast can vary depending on car type, booking length, extras, and delivery. For cheap car rental in the Sunshine Coast, look out for discounts on longer-duration bookings and early bookings.

The Sunshine Coast’s mix of coastal highways, hinterland roads, and laid-back beach towns calls for a car that fits the trip. Browse car rental options on Turo across many vehicle types, including:

- SUV rental: A Toyota RAV4 or Mazda CX-5 offers extra room for luggage, surfboards, and beach gear, making it a popular choice for Sunshine Coast holidays and hinterland day trips.

- Compact car rental: A compact car, such as the Toyota Corolla or Hyundai i30, slips through Hastings Street traffic and into tight parking spots, fuel-friendly and easy to handle around town.

- Convertible rental: Drop the top on a Ford Mustang and cruise the David Low Way north past Coolum with the salt air rolling in.

- 4WD rental: A Toyota Land Cruiser or Ford Ranger is ideal for travellers balancing beach days, camping trips, and hinterland escapes, with ample room for bulky gear and group travel.

- Luxury car rental: Arrive at a Noosa restaurant or a hinterland wedding in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series, polished to match the setting.

- People mover rental: Families loaded with prams, surfboards, and eskies will love the space of a Kia Carnival or Toyota Granvia for the run between beaches.