Car Rental in Sunshine, Australia

The average car hire cost in Sunshine is $232 per day or $1,619 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is $41 per day for Medium hire from Avis. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $97 per day.
Cheapest price found: $42 per day.
SUV
Average price: $104 per day.
Cheapest price found: $50 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: $140 per day.
Cheapest price found: $54 per day.

The cheapest car to rent in Sunshine is Medium, estate. The most popular is People Carrier, intermediate passenger van.

On average, around $1,619. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Sunshine is $287.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Sunshine, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Sunshine that have free cancellation. 

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.

Yes. Most car hire companies in Sunshine offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Sunshine, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.

The best time to book car hire in Sunshine is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire in Sunshine is usually around $174 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Sunshine, which is $232 per day. The cheapest price we found in Sunshine is $41 per day with Avis for Medium car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Sunshine will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.

Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Sunshine. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Sunshine.

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $42 per day. The average price per day is around $97.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Budget, Avis and Thrifty offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Sunshine, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from $4,990 to $6,588 depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.

Small car hire, like the Nissan NV Passenger, costs an average of $97 per day in Sunshine. The cheapest price we could find is $42 per day with Turo.

Yes. Most car hire companies in Sunshine let you add an extra driver. You usually need to pay an additional driver fee which costs around $3 per day. The good news is that some companies like Turo include it at no extra cost.

Yes – van hire is available in Sunshine.