East Coast Car Rentals, Gold Coast - Airport Car hire

Address
Pick-up
Drop-off
Opening Hours
Deposit policy
Accepted Cards
E-voucher
Age requirements
Driver's License Requirements
Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

East Coast Car Rentals - Gold Coast - Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Off Airport, 3 Karana Street, Tugun, 4224, QLD, Queensland

Telephone

1800 474 258

Pick-up Instructions

The East Coast Car Rentals - Gold Coast - Airport car hire location is located out of the airport

Upon your arrival at the airport, you can take our free shuttle bus to reach the rental office

Drop-off Instructions

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time when you pick up the car.

Opening Hours

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Deposit policy

Deposits are depending on which car type your rental car falls into, and can be paid with credit cards (pre-authorization)

Representative Car Models	Deposit Amount(approx.)	Business Days Required for Refund
Applicable to all car types，incl. Compact，Suv，Economy，Mini and others. Pack up ^	USD300-5000	30-60

Accepted Cards

Credit cards issued by the following companies qualify a car hire from this store: Visa, Master

E-voucher

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

Age requirements

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 16.5 per day approximately.

Driver's License Requirements

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1-2 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)

Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)

An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation

The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

If you're holding local driver's license, and this is your first time renting with Eastcoast and you reside within 150 km of pickup location, please provide a utility bill(dated within the last three months), like electricity, gas, water, rates, phone, or internet bills,as proof of address. Please ensure the address on the utility bill matches the one on your licence.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

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Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Phillip Island, Kangaroo Island, North Stradbroke Island, South Stradbroke Island, Mornington Peninsula

Rental cars can only be driven on sealed/bitumen or well maintained roads. Vehicles are not to be taken above the snow line. Not allow to drive between mainland Australia and Tasmania in either direction or into or out of the Northern Territory or Western Australia; Excluded from the protection is on the ferry or driving on beaches or through streams, dams, rivers or flood water. Please note, any vehicle towing or recovery costs incurred while located on any of the islands and locations listed above will be at the Customer’s expense and we are unable to guarantee the provision of a replacement vehicle.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Fraser Island, Gove Peninsula, Tiwi Island, Groote Eylandt, Tasmania, Hamilton Island, Horn Island, King Island, Griffiths Island, Cockatoo Island, French Island, Churchill Island, Mariah Island, Mornington Island, Flinders Island, DayDream Island, Fitzroy Island, Bruny Island, Magnetic Island, MacLeay Island, Rottnest Island

Excess

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5500 for Vauxhall Astra Hybrid,Commuter,Citroen C3,Suzuki Jimny,Toyota Prius-hybrid,Renault Megane,

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,Bmw X3,Nissan Xterra-4wd,Toyota Hilux Workmate,Toyota Hilux Sr,Toyota Hi-lux Dual Cab Ute,Bmw I4,Audi Q5 35 Tdi,Mazda Mx30,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,,Peugeot 3008,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,Mg Zs Ev,Citroen Elysse,Mini Countryman,Opel Mokka,Toyota Granvia,Tesla Model 3,Tesla Model Y,Nissan Versa,Renault Espace,Mazda Bt-50 Dual Cab Ut,Vw Multivan,

AUD 6600 for Bmw 3 Series,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,Bmw X3,Nissan Xterra-4wd,Toyota Hilux Workmate,Toyota Hilux Sr,Toyota Hi-lux Dual Cab Ute,Gwm Tank 300,Bmw I4,Audi Q5 35 Tdi,Ford Kuga 4x4 Auto 5 Doors-4wd,Mazda Mx30,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,,Peugeot 3008,Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross,Mg Zs Ev,Citroen Elysse,Mini Countryman,Opel Mokka,Toyota Granvia,Tesla Model 3,Tesla Model Y,Nissan Versa,Renault Espace,Mazda Bt-50 Dual Cab Ut,Vw Multivan,

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 5500 for Vauxhall Astra Hybrid,Commuter,Citroen C3,Suzuki Jimny,Toyota Prius-hybrid,Renault Megane,

AUD for other car models.

Theft Insurance Excess:

AUD 0

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess:

AUD 0

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

To be updated

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Airports

3 km from Coolangatta Airport

Railway Stations

13.8 km from Robina Train Station

30.1 km from Helensvale Train Station

43.4 km from Ormeau

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Map view of East Coast Car Rentals Store Location

coordinates: -28.14267 153.492402

Guest Reviews

Total points： 8.8 / 10 Very good

Vehicle condition: 5.4
Vehicle cleanliness: 5.4
Spaciousness: 5.4
Counter staff: 5.7
Pick-up location: 5.4
Drop-off location: 5.4
Pick-up time: 0-10 mins
Drop-off time: 0-10 mins

A.Salisbury
Gold Coast
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Like: Very friendly and helpful staff.
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N.Langman
Gold Coast
8.2 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Like: Having our own car meant that we could do so much more than if we had to rely on public transport. The staff were really helpful, so much so, that when I left my Mimco in the back seat of the rental car, they delivered it to me at the airport!! Can't thank them enough!!
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K.Hopping
Gold Coast
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Like: The were very kind and looked after us. It was also so quick to pick up and drop off
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S.Jonas
Gold Coast
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Like: Extremely efficient and professional. Highly recommend. Very fast shuttle to and from airport
Dislike: Nothing bad to say
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Tiffany Carl
Gold Coast
10 /10 Excellent
Reviewed: Saturday, May 30, 2026
The service attitude was excellent.
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Eileen Eveline
Gold Coast
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Saturday, May 30, 2026
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Felix Brown
Gold Coast
8 /10 Very good
Reviewed: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Overall, quite good.
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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

Off Airport, 3 Karana Street, Tugun, 4224, QLD, Queensland

What is the Telephone Number?

1800 474 258

How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

Please check with the branch staff about the return location and time when you pick up the car.

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

Yes. E-voucher is accepted. Show the digital voucher on your mobile instead of a print-out is good enough.

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

21 - 99 years old

Young Driver Fee applies at 21 - 24 years old with charge of AUD 16.5 per day approximately.

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

The main driver and any additional drivers will need to provide a physical full driving license in their name with no major endorsements. The license should be held for at least 1-2 year(s).

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

Original driving licence + International Driving Permit (IDP)
Please note that an International Driving Permit (IDP) is only a translation. You must present your original driving licence together with the original IDP at the counter — photocopies or scanned copies are not accepted.

Original South Korea Driving License (English version)
An English translation must be provided on the back of the driver's license.

Original driving licence + NAATI Translation
The translation of the driver's license certified by the Australian Translation and Accreditation Institute (NAATI) can be used to rent a car and drive in Australia.

If you're holding local driver's license, and this is your first time renting with Eastcoast and you reside within 150 km of pickup location, please provide a utility bill(dated within the last three months), like electricity, gas, water, rates, phone, or internet bills,as proof of address. Please ensure the address on the utility bill matches the one on your licence.
For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

Additional Extras

To be updated

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports
3 km from Coolangatta Airport
Railway Stations
13.8 km from Robina Train Station
30.1 km from Helensvale Train Station
43.4 km from Ormeau

East Coast Car Rentals, Gold Coast - Airport Car hire

East Coast Car Rentals - Gold Coast - Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Telephone

Pick-up Instructions

Drop-off Instructions

Opening Hours

Deposit policy

Accepted Cards

E-voucher

Age requirements

Driver's License Requirements

Additional Extras

Cross Border

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Must-not:

Excess

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

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Where is the Car hire Store Location?

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How to Return The Rental Car, Car Park or Key Box & After Hours Return Instructions?

What are the Accepted Cards as Payment Methods for this Car hire Store?

Can I Pick up Rental Cars with a E-voucher?

What are the Driver Age Requirements for this Car hire Store?

What are the Driving Licence Requirements to Rent a Car from this Car hire Store?

For foreign renters, you need to bring:

For local renters, you need to bring:

Additional Extras

What are the Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks from this Store?

Airports

Railway Stations