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Gold Coast Airport

Google Maps Gold Coast Airport, Terminal Building, Coolangatta 4225, Australia
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Additional Information

Your way to SIXT

SIXT Coolangatta Airport is located within the terminal. Walk left once you enter the terminal, follow signs to Car Rentals and you'll see our rental desk next to the arrivals area.

By Car

If driving from the Gold Coast Highway, turn right or left (depending on which way you are travelling) onto Terminal Drive. Follow this and take the second exit on the right through to Rental Cars.

With public transportation

There are plenty of bus services that stop at Coolangatta Airport. Head to translink.com.au to help plan your journey.

SIXT Parking

SIXT vehicles are kept in the main car rentals car park, and the Airport offers short term, long term and premium parking for personal vehicles.

Return information

To return your SIXT vehicle, simply park in any available SIXT designated spot, walk across the road into the terminal, follow signs to Car Rentals and you will find our desk next to the arrivals area. If the desk is unattended, please leave keys in our key return box located on top of the desk.

Directions

-28.165910720825195, 153.51402282714844

Gold Coast Airport

24h Return

Address

Terminal Building, Coolangatta 4225, Australia

Business hours

Mon - Sun
06:00 - 20:00
Bank holidays
06:00 - 20:00

Out of hours

Do you want to return your vehicle outside of opening hours?
4.5
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4.5 stars from 2,091 reviews at Gold Coast Airport.
Flexible returns
Don't worry when you bring your car back with 24hr returns.
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Rent one of our top luxury models at our Gold Coast Airport branch.

Our services at Gold Coast Airport

SIXT car rental Gold Coast Airport

Beaches, theme parks and hinterland trails are all within easy reach when you drive from Gold Coast Airport, one of the most popular arrival points for Kiwi holidaymakers. SIXT car rental at Gold Coast Airport, at Coolangatta on the New South Wales border, sits close to the terminal so you can reach the sand fast.

Add your flight details when you book and your car will be ready and waiting when you land.

Flexible rental terms and easy online changes mean your plans stay open.

Our fleet at Gold Coast Airport

Pick a car to suit your stay:

  • Compact and hatchback cars for cruising the coast
  • SUVs and 4WDs for the hinterland and family trips
  • Luxury models from brands such as Mercedes-Benz
  • Electric vehicles for an eco-friendly trip
  • People movers for groups travelling together

Before, during and after your rental

A quick check beforehand keeps pick-up at Gold Coast Airport smooth.

Before you collect the car

- Your New Zealand licence is in English and accepted across Australia, so an International Driving Permit is not required.

- Bring your booking reference and the main driver's credit card.

During your rental

- Manage your booking and change dates or times in the SIXT app.

- Useful add-ons including child seats, extra drivers and satellite navigation can be chosen at booking.

- Driving is on the left here, exactly as in New Zealand.

When you return

- Return the tank full to avoid refuelling charges, or add SIXT's prepaid fuel option at booking.

Explore the Gold Coast by rental car

A car rental Coolangatta Airport booking puts the region's highlights within easy reach:

  • Surfers Paradise: around 25 km north for the beach strip
  • Byron Bay: roughly 50 km south across the border in New South Wales
  • The hinterland: Springbrook and Lamington national parks, under an hour inland

The Gold Coast has no toll roads, so there are no charges to worry about as you drive. Book your car rental Gold Coast Airport with SIXT and make the most of the coast.

Customer reviews & feedback

4.5
4.462153
Based on 2091 reviews
from our Customer Excitement Score survey*

Listen to what our customers say

4.8
Vehicle handover
4.6
The way to SIXT
4.5
Vehicle return
Steven R.
5.0
NRMA was great extremely helpful they had a hire car organised within 30mins ... The lady at the SIXT counter was fantastic and extremely helpful, picking the keys up and dropping them off was easy 👌 I would absolutely recommend hiring a car off SIXT the car was a Toyota corolla hybrid it still had the brand new car smell on the inside of the car.. absolutely amazing 💯
Robert N.
5.0
Good service, good car ,and very helpful and friendly staff 👍
Andrew K.
5.0
The staff were very polite and provided highly professional service. They called us the night before to confirm all the details, including directions for the babysitting. Their attentiveness and genuine care for customers were truly impressive. Very, very satisfied!

*Our Customer Excitement Score is based on a survey sent to all customers who booked at Gold Coast Airport Coolangatta. The score is an average of all customer responses.

Good to know when renting at Gold Coast Airport

What's the minimum age to hire a car at Gold Coast Airport?
To rent a car with SIXT at Gold Coast Airport you need to be at least 21 with a valid license. Some car categories have a higher minimum rental age, and an underage driver fee may apply.
Can I modify, extend, or cancel my reservation?
You can modify, extend, or cancel your reservation in Gold Coast Airport through your manage booking section or through the app.
What documents do I need to hire a car at Gold Coast Airport?
You will need a full, valid driver's license along with a passport or identity card when picking up your car. More detailed information can be found in our rental information. These rules vary from country to country so please always check local regulations before making your travel arrangements.
Easily book a long-term rental at Gold Coast Airport by entering trip dates and pickup/drop-off locations.

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