Thrifty, Coolangatta Airport Car hire

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Additional Extras
Cross Border
Cross Islands
Distances to Landmarks

Thrifty - Coolangatta Airport Information, Car hire Instructions & Policies

Address

Gold Coast Airport-Coolangatta (QLD) Terminal Building

Telephone

+61755366044

Pick-up Instructions

The Thrifty - Coolangatta Airport car hire location is in terminal

You can walk to the counter of Thrifty - Coolangatta Airport car hire.

The airport has a clear car rental logo, take the luggage and follow the signs to walk about 5 minutes to reach the car rental counters for car formalities.

Drop-off Instructions

Please follow the "Rental Car Return" sign to parking lot and drop off your car. Then, you can walk back to airport.

Opening Hours

Days of Week	Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Opening hours	06:00 -22:30	06:00 -22:30	06:00 -22:30	06:00 -22:30	06:00 -22:30	06:00 -22:30	06:00 -22:30

Deposit

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 - 25 years old with charge of AUD 25 - 43.9532225 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 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 with the original IDP at the counter.

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.

For local renters, you need to bring:

Full Driving License issued in Australia

This option applies to customers with local driving license, please show your local license at pick-up.

Additional Extras

Extras Prices

Additional driver

Note that all drivers must provide their valid documentation.

AUD 5.5/day

capped at AUD 27.5

GPS rental

Provided by the local stores. Usually, interface and voice are of the local language.

AUD 19/day

Infant car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing under 20 lbs /9kg (birth to approx. 1-12 months)

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child car seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 20-40 lbs /9-18kg (approx. 1 - 3 years)‌

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Child booster seat rental

Recommended for children weighing 40-80 lbs /18-36 kg

AUD 24.2/day

capped at AUD 96.8

Cross Border

To be updated

Cross Islands

Conditional:

Depending on which island to bring the rental cars to, policies differ:
Bruny Island, Churchill Island, Phillip Island, Kangaroo Island

Thrifty will allow the vehicles to be taken to Bruny Island provided you pick up from certain branch. Such as Sydney Airport，Hobart Airport, Hobart City,Adelaide Downtown, Launceston Airport and Launceston City. Please confirm the surcharges with supplier. Customer should be liable for all the damage when transiting the cars. The vehicle insurance deductible may be adjusted,please consult the counter staff for details.

Must-not:

Taking rental cars to following islands is not allowed：
Rottnest Island, Fitzroy Island, Mornington Island, Mariah Island, Magnetic Island, Fraser Island

Excess

Collision Damage Waiver Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Renault Captur,Hyundai Ioniq,Ford Focus,Toyota Cross Hybrid,Seat Arona,Seat Arona,Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,Renault Kangoo,Mercedes Citan,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Ds Ds3,Volkswagen Golf Gti,Nissan March,Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,Citroen C3,Nissan Micra Auto 5 Doors,Cubic Metre Van,4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,Mystery Vehicle,Toyota Chr,Toyota Mark X,Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,Ds7,Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,Volvo Xc60,Ldv Delivery 9,Van W Lift,Fiat Ducato,Cab Tray-diesel,Tray Ute,Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,Renault Espace,Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,Kia Carnival,Ssangyong Korando,Audi Q7,Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,Cubic Metre Curtainsider,4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,Mercedes V-class,Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Renault Kangoo,

AUD for Mercedes Citan,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Nissan March,

AUD for Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,

AUD for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Micra Auto 5 Doors,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Chr,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Mark X,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Renault Espace,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Elantra,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for N Toyota Hilux Xcab Ute,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Unknown,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD for A6 10 Pallet Curtainsider Lift,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for S4 49 Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Peugeot Partner,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Nissan Sentra,

AUD for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD for B4 36 Cubic Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for C Class At,

AUD for D4 12 Pallet Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for I6 10.5 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for D5 Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD for E4 12 Pallet Tray With Gate,

AUD 6001 for I4 9 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Mercedes Sprinter,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Opel Zafira,

AUD for Passat Variant Crtdi,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for F6 43 Cubic Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for E6 Mine Equip 12 Pallet Tray,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for G6 Mine Equip Dual Cab 3t Tray,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,

AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Ford Transit Custom,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Theft Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD 4000-5500 for other car models.

EUR 1540 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Toyota Corolla,

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Renault Kangoo,

AUD for Mercedes Citan,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Nissan March,

AUD for Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,

AUD for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Micra Auto 5 Doors,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Chr,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Mark X,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Renault Espace,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Elantra,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for N Toyota Hilux Xcab Ute,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Unknown,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD for A6 10 Pallet Curtainsider Lift,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for S4 49 Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Peugeot Partner,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Nissan Sentra,

AUD for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD for B4 36 Cubic Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for C Class At,

AUD for D4 12 Pallet Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for I6 10.5 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for D5 Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD for E4 12 Pallet Tray With Gate,

AUD 6001 for I4 9 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Mercedes Sprinter,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Opel Zafira,

AUD for Passat Variant Crtdi,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for F6 43 Cubic Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for E6 Mine Equip 12 Pallet Tray,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for G6 Mine Equip Dual Cab 3t Tray,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,

AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Ford Transit Custom,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Third Party Liability Insurance Excess differs by car model:

AUD for other car models.

AUD 5500 for Renault Captur,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Ioniq,

AUD 5500 for Ford Focus,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Seat Arona,

AUD 6001 for Pallet Gates Dropsides-diesel,

AUD 6001 for R4 6 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Renault Kangoo,

AUD for Mercedes Citan,

AUD for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD 6001 for Ds Ds3,

AUD 7900 for Volkswagen Golf Gti,

AUD for Nissan March,

AUD for Opel Corsa Automatic Or Similar,

AUD for Citroen C3,

AUD 5500 for Nissan Micra Auto 5 Doors,

AUD for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for 4wd Mine Equipped-diesel-4wd,

AUD 5500 for Mystery Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Chr,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Mark X,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Ds7,

AUD 6001 for Mitsubishi Pajero Sport,

AUD for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for Ldv Delivery 9,

AUD 6001 for Van W Lift,

AUD for Fiat Ducato,

AUD 6001 for Cab Tray-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Tray Ute,

AUD 6001 for Dual Cab 4wd--4wd,

AUD for Dual Cab Landcruiser-diesel-4wd,

AUD 7900 for Ford Mustang Gt,

AUD 5500 for Renault Espace,

AUD 6001 for Metre Tipper Truck-diesel,

AUD 5500 for Kia Carnival,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q7,

AUD for Pallet Curtainsider Lift-diesel,

AUD 6001 for Cubic Metre Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy--4wd,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes V-class,

AUD 5500 for Hilux Sw4 Trailblazer,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q2,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Prestige Vehicle,

AUD 5500 for Hyundai Elantra,

AUD 5500 for Toyota C-hr Hybrid,

AUD 5500 for Opel Movano Xl2 10/12m3,

AUD 5500 for Kia Sportage,

AUD for Tray With Gates-diesel,

AUD 6001 for H4 8 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for Hilux Ute,

AUD 6001 for N Toyota Hilux Xcab Ute,

AUD 6001 for Mercedes Eqa350,

AUD 5500 for Unknown,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5 Inc,

AUD for A6 10 Pallet Curtainsider Lift,

AUD 7900 for Audi Sq5 Inc--4wd,

AUD for Mover 2 Axle,

AUD for S4 49 Cubic Meter Van,

AUD for Peugeot Partner,

AUD for 25 Seat Bus,

AUD for Nissan Sentra,

AUD for Toyota Landcruiser Prado,

AUD 6001 for Volvo Xc60,

AUD for B4 36 Cubic Metre Truck Lift,

AUD for 4wd Toyota Landcruiser,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Lid Canopy-4wd,

AUD 6001 for Benz Vito,

AUD 5500 for 5 Series,

AUD 6001 for C Class At,

AUD for D4 12 Pallet Curtainsider,

AUD 6001 for I6 10.5 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 6001 for D5 Polestar 2,

AUD for 22 Seat Bus-diesel--4wd,

AUD 5500 for Toyota Prius,

AUD 5500 for Skoda Octavia,

AUD for E4 12 Pallet Tray With Gate,

AUD 6001 for I4 9 Cubic Metre Van,

AUD for Mercedes Sprinter,

AUD for Transit 350l 118m3,

AUD for Dual Cab-4wd,

AUD for Opel Zafira,

AUD for Passat Variant Crtdi,

AUD 6001 for Audi Q5,

AUD 7000 for Cubic Metre Van,

AUD 7000 for Mercedes-benz Classe V,

AUD 7000 for F6 43 Cubic Metre Van Lift,

AUD 6001 for Equipped Toyota Prado--4wd,

AUD 7000 for E6 Mine Equip 12 Pallet Tray,

AUD for Toyota Tundra,

AUD 6001 for Equip 4wd Landcruiser--4wd,

AUD 6001 for G6 Mine Equip Dual Cab 3t Tray,

AUD 6001 for 4wd Dual Cab--4wd,

AUD 6001 for X6 Mine Equip 4t Tray Dual Cab,

AUD 6001 for Y2 Mine Equipped Dual Cab Tray,

AUD 7000 for 25 Seat Bus-diesel,

AUD for Bus With Trailer,

AUD 6001 for Toyota Hiace,

AUD 6001 for 4wd 12 Seater--4wd,

AUD for Ford Transit Custom,

AUD 6001 for Mystery Vehicle Commercial,

Fuel Policy (what does it mean)

Full to Full

Distances to Airports | Railway Stations | Hotels | Other Landmarks

Hotels

0.3 km from 1 Bedroom Gold Coast Beachside Apt w/AC + Parking

0.4 km from Gold Coast Airport Accommodation - La Costa Motel

0.5 km from San Chelsea Beachside Apartments

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Map view of Thrifty Store Location

coordinates: -28.16591 153.51402

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Guest Reviews

Total points： 6.0 / 10 Average

Vehicle condition: 0.0
Vehicle cleanliness: 0.0
Spaciousness: 0.0
Counter staff: 0.0
Pick-up location: 0.0
Drop-off location: 0.0
Pick-up time: 10-30 mins
Drop-off time: 10-30 mins

Alva Dupont
Gold Coast
6 /10 Average
Reviewed: Friday, March 21, 2025
Service needs improvement: Information about fuel type, emergency contact, and return procedures was only provided upon request. When the customer expressed unfamiliarity with the parking lot, they were only accompanied to the car after requesting it. During the rental period, one day they received a parking fine for overtime parking. Worried about communication issues over the phone, they drove to the rental counter at the airport to seek assistance. The first staff member they encountered was indifferent, and even after finding another staff member, who was too busy, they could not get proper guidance. Feeling helpless, they sought help at the parking lot where a staff member kindly explained the parking and payment details. They were very grateful to that staff member, but overall, the rental company’s service was lacking. The refund time for the deposit was also not communicated. There was no emergency service in Chinese, which was inconvenient for Chinese customers.
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