More to explore around the Gold Coast

There's a plethora of other shows and things to do within easy driving distance of the Gold Coast, so why not take your rental car for a spin and check out:


Small Australian Outback Spectacular LogoThe Australian Outback Spectacular A fun-filled dining evening recreating Outback Australia with amazing horsemanship.


Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary LogoCurrumbin Wildlife Sanctuary Home to 1400 native animals and awash with stunning Australian Lorikeets this wildlife research facility and hospital is fun and educational for all the family.


Small Paradise Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary LogoParadise Country Recreates the Great Aussie Farm Homestead with Live Shows, Sheep musters, shearing, Boomerang lessons, meet your favourite Aussie animals at the Animal Nursery and enjoy a traditional Aussie BBQ and Billy Tea & Damper.

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Gold Coast Theme Parks Car Hire

If you're looking to hire a car and visit the Theme Parks on the Gold Coast there's no better place than to start at DriveNow.

Our Gold Coast Car Hire partners include Hertz, Avis, Budget, Thrifty and Europcar all of whom have branches conveniently located at Gold Coast (formerly Coolangatta) Airport, Brisbane Airport and in Surfers Paradise.



Welcome to the Gold Coast, the adrenaline capital of Australia. With perfect year-round weather, beautiful beaches, ample accommodation and great shopping - not to mention the highest concentration of theme parks and family attractions in the southern hemisphere - it’s little wonder that this southern Queensland region is considered Australia’s No.1 tourist destination.

There are two major players in the theme park business on the Gold Coast; Village Roadshow with three main attractions, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World and Wet’n’Wild, and Macquarie Leisure, who run Dreamworld and the neighbouring WhiteWater World.

Get up and personal with rare marine creatures, experience the thrills of great rides & shows, Sea World is one of the world's most extraordinary Marine Parks.
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This working film studio and popular theme park is Hollywood on the Gold Coast, with movie-themed rides.
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Wet’n’Wild has something for everyone – even those who don’t particularly like getting wet or wild.
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A perennial Gold Coast favourite, 25 years old and still going strong offering a fun park, wildlife world and television studio.
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WhiteWater World is a high tech water park, with extreme waterslides, family-friendly pools and plenty of slippery action.
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Gold Coast Car Rental Examples

Not sure what to expect to pay for car rental on the Gold Coast? Here are some examples of current drive away rates on cars for pick up in the next 15 days. Click and compare hire cars and pricing or use the Car Rental Search tool above to select your own travel dates and pickup location.

Toyota TaragoPeople Movers (eg Toyota Tarago) at Gold Coast Airport from $109
Hyundai ElantraMedium size cars (eg Hyundai Elantra) in Brisbane from $48
Avis Hyundai Accent Car RentalEconomy Cars (eg Hyundai Accent) in Surfers Paradise from $37
Toyota CorollaCompact cars (eg Toyota Corolla) at Brisbane Airport from $50