Car Hire Gold Coast Airport

A Better, Stress-Free Car Rental Experience

Renting a car at an airport can be frustrating. You worry about long queues after a flight, confusing shuttle buses, unexpected fees, and whether you’ll even get the car you actually booked.

At East Coast Car Rentals, we’ve built our Gold Coast Airport service to eliminate these frustrations. Our entire process is designed to be straightforward and stress-free, getting you on the road and into your holiday sooner. It starts with our simple shuttle service.

Our Simple Airport Shuttle Process

Our depot is located just minutes from the terminal, away from the airport crowds. Getting to us is easy with our complimentary shuttle.

Arrive & Collect Your Bags: Once you have your luggage, please give our friendly local branch a call on 1 800 474 258

Meet Your Shuttle: We’ll direct you to the designated shuttle pick-up zone, conveniently located right outside the terminal arrivals area.

Collect Your Car: Enjoy a quick 3-minute ride to our Tugun depot where your vehicle will be ready and waiting. No airport queues, no stress.

Why Travellers Trust Us at Gold Coast Airport

We know you have choices when it comes to car rental. We focus on getting the fundamentals right: a simple process, a quality vehicle, and a fair, transparent price.

Here’s what you can expect when you book with us.

Transparent Pricing. No Surprises.

We believe in honest, all-inclusive pricing. The quote you see is the price you pay, with no hidden booking charges or surprise fees at the counter. It’s straightforward value so you can budget your holiday with confidence.

Modern, Well-Maintained Fleet

You need a car you can rely on. Our fleet consists of new or near-new vehicles that are meticulously maintained and serviced for your safety and comfort. From city-friendly compacts to family SUVs and 12-seater vans, every vehicle is backed by 24/7 RACQ Roadside Assistance for your complete peace of mind.

Award-Winning, Local Service

With a history of delighting customers since 1979, our commitment to a stress-free experience has been independently recognised by ProductReview.com.au as a National Award Winner for three consecutive years (2022-2024), based on thousands of real customer reviews.

“East Coast Gold Coast are fabulous. Booking was easy, the price was very competitive which included insurance. The staff are their most valuable asset, from the free airport shuttle service, nice car ready for us and amazing service. We left 2 items in the car and Angela went to great lengths to make sure they were returned to us.”

— Pat S, Google Review