Car hire in Sunshine Coast, QLD

To book a car on Turo in Sunshine Coast, you must create a Turo account, be 21 years old or older, have a valid driver’s licence, and get approved to drive on Turo. When you’re booking your first trip, you’ll go through a quick approval process by entering your driver’s licence and some other information. In most cases, you’ll get approved immediately, and you’ll be set for every future road trip, business trip, and family holiday!

No matter where you're starting or ending your adventure, there are a wide range of popular car hire locations on the Sunshine Coast, including:

- Noosa Heads
- Mooloolaba
- Buderim
- Caloundra
- Maroochydore
- Pelican Waters

Car hire Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY)

Formerly known as Maroochydore Airport, Sunshine Coast Airport is Queensland's premier regional and domestic airport. Skip the airport car rental counter and get on the road sooner by arranging delivery of your car directly to the Sunshine Coast airport terminal on Turo.

Turo's local hosts are able to deliver your car directly to the airport, ready for you to get on the road and start your Sunshine Coast adventure.

Wondering what car hire types are available for hire on the Sunshine Coast? On Turo, discover the ideal ride for your Sunshine Coast getaway from our diverse range of options, from a zippy Hyundai i30 to spacious Kia Carnival or even a sleek Mercedes-Benz C-class.

Expect a wide range of car types including, but not limited to:

- Electric cars
- 7 seater, minivan and people mover hire
- Sports cars
- Vintage cars
- Exotic and luxury car hire
- Van hire
- Ute hire
- Convertibles
- SUV hire
- 4WDs
- Compact and small car hire
- Large car hire

Experience the Sunshine Coast your way with versatile car hire options designed for every occasion.

Holiday car hire: Make the most of your vacation by exploring the stunning Sunshine Coast at your own pace with a comfortable and reliable hire car.

Long term car hire: Planning an extended stay? Enjoy the convenience of long term car hire, ensuring you have a reliable mode of transportation throughout your visit. If you're looking for the best car hire deals, booking an extended trip through Turo is a smart way to score a discount.

Formal car hire: Arrive in style at your big event with our range of elegant vehicles, perfect for formal events, gala dinners, and other special occasions.

Wedding car hire: Add a touch of sophistication to your big day by choosing from our selection of stylish wedding cars, making your wedding memories even more magical.

There's no shortage of incredible sites to see around the Sunshine Coast, including:

- The Noosa Everglades, boasting 60km of stunning river and lake systems and one of just two Everglade environments located on the entire planet.

- Rainbow Beach, known as one of Queensland's most beautiful beaches known for its colourful sands (with up to 72 vibrant hues present).

- Hervey Bay, the world's first whale heritage site perfect for incredible whale watching tours.

Plus, you can always head further afield to nearby spots such as the Gold Coast, Brisbane or even further north to Cairns in Tropical North Queensland.

No, you don’t need personal insurance coverage to book a car on Turo.

When booking a car in Australia, you’ll also 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.*

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 promotions, discounts, and deals on bargain car rentals in Sunshine Coast!

Additionally, frequent travellers on Turo can get rewarded with the loyalty bonus — earn a promo code for one bonus day when you take trips totalling 10 days in a 90-day period!**

Yes, many Turo hosts offer discounted prices when you book trips lasting 3+, 7+, or 30+ days, so you can get the best deals and lowest rates possible by booking longer trips.

Some hosts offer car hire with unlimited KMs; others set a daily distance limit. On the vehicle pages, you’ll see the total 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, 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.