Rental Info

Areas We Service

Noosa Car Rentals provides New Car hire in the following areas:

Age Limits

Noosa Car Rentals rents to drivers over 25yrs. We value the experience of drivers over the age of 75yrs, but are required to obtain pre-approval from our insurance company and meet certain conditions. These conditions include renting the over 75yr old customer a car with an automatic transmission, increasing the excess to $660 from $330 and faxing off prior to the delivery, the details of the drivers licenses of those over 75yr old drivers wishing to drive the car.

Authorised Area of Use

Vehicles must remain within a 200km radius of Noosa unless otherwise negotiated and indicated on the front page of rental agreement, otherwise all waivers will be void due to breach of contract. Please check if you are unsure if your destination falls within this area of use.

Cancellation Policy

All cancellations must be notified within 24hrs of arrival or a one day rental fee will be charged to the credit card provided.

Child Restraints

Child restraints are provided free of charge. Responsibility for choosing the type of seat and ensuring the security of the fitting of the seat is the renters. Loss of or damage to the same is the renters.

Child Restraints provided:

Collection and Return of the Vehicle

Cars may be picked up and returned to the following locations, subject to prior arrangement:

Sunshine Coast Airport Domestic Terminal/ Maroochydore

Subject to prior arrangement, a Noosa Car Rentals staff member will meet you as you come into the terminal from the tarmac. We will be wearing a uniform with a Noosa Car Rentals logo and will be holding a welcome sign with your surname on it.

We will complete the paper work with you, help you to your car with the bags and provide maps and directions if you need them.

Vehicles returning to the airport must be parked in the rental car areas marked on the map provided in each car’s glovebox. The procedure for leaving the car will be explained in person and is also marked out on the information card in the glovebox on the back of the airport parking map.

Accommodation in the Noosa Region

A free delivery and pickup service is available in the Noosa Region. A charge may apply to areas outside 5kms from Noosa. This can be discussed with the Noosa Car Rentals staff at the time of booking.

Condition of Vehicles on Return

A cleaning fee will be charged if the vehicle is not returned in a clean & tidy condition. No animals are allowed. No smoking is allowed in any of the vehicles or a professional detailing fee will be charged.

Damage/Loss Liability

Damage/Loss Liability

In the event that the rented vehicle incurs any damage/loss the renter and driver are equally responsible for payment of the liability amount of which is shown on the face of the rental agreement. Apart from obvious accidents, this also includes (and is not limited to) items such as missing wheel covers, vandalism, hail damage and interior damage. Loss/damage cover is subject to the terms and conditions on the rental agreement being met.

Current Liability

For Drivers aged 25-75yrs, single and multiple vehicle accident excess is $330 (inc. GST).

For Drivers aged 75yrs and over, single and multiple accident excess is $660 (inc.GST).

Driver Licence Requirements

Australian Renters

All current full Australian Drivers Licenses are accepted. A Driver’s license must have been held for a minimum of 2 years.

Overseas Renters

An International Drivers License is preferred. However, an overseas Drivers License in legible English plus a current passport will also be acceptable. The Driver’s License must have been held for a minimum of 2 years.

Fuel

Vehicles are supplied to you with a full tank of fuel. We ask that the vehicle is returned with at least the same amount of fuel or the renter will be charged the cost of fuel replenishment, plus GST, plus a service fee of $20.

Infringement Notices

A fee of $44.00 will be charged for handling legal obligations related to handling infringement notices, parking fines or other enquiries of legally authorized Government Authorities. Unless notified by the renter, Noosa Car Rentals will assume the fine to be in the renter’s name.

Payment Methods

All rental bookings must be secured by provision of a credit card number and are subject to pre-authorization. Accepted credit cards are Mastercard, Visa Card or Bankcard. We accept payment by the same cards or by cash in Australian dollars.

Rates

Rates quoted by phone or email are all inclusive, drive away prices. They include GST (10%), Stamp Duty, daily rental rates, as many drivers over 25yrs as required and free child restraints if required.

Delivery is free to the Noosa Region within 5kms of Noosa or as negotiated with Noosa Car Rentals staff. A fee of $20 now applies to all Sunshine Coast Airport service due to the implementation of paid car parking by the airport administration.

Starting rates advertised on this website are for 4 week rentals or longer.

Returning the Vehicle

In order not to inconvenience the next renter of your vehicle, we ask you return your vehicle no later than the contracted time or a late fee may apply. Any intention to return late must be made known to our office. Damage/Loss cover will cease on the return time and date stipulated on your rental agreement unless otherwise agreed.

Smoking Policy

As we try to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in our fleet, all our cars are non smoking vehicles. If cars have been smoked in, a detailing fee will need to be charged at the renter’s expense.

Street Directories and Maps

We provide with compliments, a street directory covering the Sunshine Coast. We ask that these remain in the car for the next renter’s use as they are the property of Noosa Car Rentals. We also provide local Sunshine Coast maps which are free and you are welcome to take them with you.