Southport car hire

Southport has nice broad streets and several types of car may suit you, depending on your needs. Smaller cars are good for parking in tight areas, but you will also not have many problems with a larger car. If you would like to get off the beaten track and take some trips into the countryside, a larger four-wheel-drive vehicle might be worth your while; otherwise, any standard suburban car will be more than adequate for getting you around the sights and to the Gold Coast’s legendary beaches. You can book according to your needs when considering car hire in Southport.

Southport is a largely residential city and the speed limit in urban and suburban areas is mostly set at 50 km/h. Outside the city, you should follow the signs as speed limits are clearly posted on Australian roads. The standard limit on highways is 100 km/h.

Most parking in the city is metered and timed, so you should be careful to plan how long you intend to park to avoid getting fined, as meter readers do check parking meters regularly. Most parking is hourly and many central locations require you to buy a block of time with a maximum of 2h. You may need to return to top up your meter, if you intend to stay longer than this. If you do want to park for longer, there are several car parks in the city that give you the option of leaving your car for less specific periods of time and paying when you leave. Secure Parking at 30 Lawson St., Carey Carpark on Marine Parade (open 24h), and Cloyne Road Carpark, at 11 Cloyne Rd., are all good options if you want to park in the city and get around on foot or by public transportation.

The average price of fuel in Southport is R83,40 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 001 and R1 334, depending on the car size.

Economy (Suzuki Swift or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Southport.

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An Economy car hire in Southport costs R847 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Southport costs R1 441 per day, on average.

A Standard car hire in Southport costs R989 per day, on average.

Most Southport car hire providers allow you to register an additional driver to your car hire agreement. This option is crucial if you intend to take long road trips from Southport or intend to enjoy your favourite alcoholic drink during the car hire period. However, the co-driver must meet all the car hire requirements, including age limits and driving licence demands.

You can typically take your hired car out of Southport, but it's vital to confirm with the car hire provider beforehand. Some cheap car hire in Southport providers may impose additional restrictions or surcharges for driving your hired car out of town.