Noosa Heads car hire

An intermediate model is perfectly suited to Noosa Heads, offering cabin comfort and easy navigation along windy roads. Compact hire cars are preferable if you are driving long distances up and down the Sunshine Coast because of their superior fuel efficiency. A 4WD is essential for beach driving or exploring trails, though they will find some parking in the centre of town a bit tight.

The default speed limit is 50 km/h. Certain stretches of Hastings St indicate a maximum of 10 km/h in shared zones where pedestrians are common. Major arterial roads, such as David Low Way, increase to 60 km/h, while school zones are set at 40 km/h.

Lions Park Car Park has free 4h spots between 08:00 and 17:00, while metered parking is available along thoroughfares but spaces can be hard to find. Bay Village on Noosa Pde is great for longer visits with a flat daily rate of about A$ 40.

The average price of fuel in Noosa Heads is R75,36 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R904 and R1 206, depending on the car size.

Mini (MG 3 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Noosa Heads.

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A Mini car hire in Noosa Heads costs R718 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car hire in Noosa Heads costs R1 772 per day, on average.

An Economy car hire in Noosa Heads costs R562 per day, on average.

Noosa Heads has multiple car hire agencies to choose from and most will lend a car to drivers 21 or older. You will also need to have held a full licence for at least one year. Drivers under 25 may wish to consider Apex, which is one of the only companies that doesn't charge a young driver's fee.

Most major Noosa Heads car hire companies accept both credit and debit cards. Although many drivers now keep their cards on their phones, bear in mind that some companies, such as Enterprise, require a physical card. Debit cards must be Visa or Mastercard. Whichever card you use must have the same name as on your driver's licence.