Bargain Wheels Car Rentals in Coolangatta is a family run FRANCHISE BRANCH. We are pleased to offer you the following information to help make your car hire experience easier and the booking process more convenient. Simply click on the frequently asked question to see the relevant answer. Alternately contact us by clicking here.

Street address

2/63 Ourimbah Road

VEHICLE COLLECTION & RETURN

We offer complimentary pick up during office hours from either your local accommodation or the Gold Coast Airport.

AFTER HOURS RENTALS

For a small charge vehicles can be arranged for collection and return outside of normal operating hours.

AREA OF USE

Our vehicles are available for use between Noosa and Lismore. Travel out of this area is by prior arrangement only.

KILOMETRES OF TRAVEL

We offer unlimited kilometres on our vehicles however vehicles must not be taken outside the boundaries of Noosa to Lismore.

PAYMENT

Payment for the vehicle hire is made in full on arrival, or can be pre charged by agreement. We accept Visa, MasterCard, cash and eftpos. Due to high merchant fees an additional 5% fee will be charged with the use of American Express cards. All prices shown are in Australian dollars (AUD) and inclusive of GST.

SECURITY BOND

A security bond equal to the hires chosen excess liability is pre-authorised on the nominated credit card on arrival. The security bond is cancelled after return of the vehicle, subject to a final and satisfactory inspection of the rental vehicle. The credit card holder must be present on collection of the vehicle, unless previously organised. Cash bonds, equal to the excess liability are acceptable on a prearranged basis only.

INSURANCE - Collision Damage Waiver (CDW)

All of our vehicles are insured. As with private insurance, an excess applies in the unfortunate instance where there is damage caused to the vehicle. Our vehicles carry a standard excess of $2500. We offer a range of packages to reduce the excess liability on the vehicle insurance. For a minimal daily amount, you may wish to reduce the excess that would payable (Collision Damage Waiver) if the vehicle is damaged or causes damage to another or property. An opportunity will be made available during this booking process to choose one of these options. If you are still undecided on whether you wish to reduce the excess, you may choose to select one of these options when you collect the vehicle.

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Although our vehicles are well maintained and services your peace of mind comes from knowing that we offer FREE 24 hour roadside assistance with RACQ. RACQ call-outs for human error related problems such as keys locked in the car, run out of fuel or flat battery from lights left on (including interior light); attract a $65 Service fee plus any additional costs relation to the call out.

CANCELLATIONS

Because of costs and loss of hire opportunity and revenue, cancellations made within 24 hours of commencement of hire period will incur a penalty fee of 3 days rental. Within 7 days – 1 days rental. More than 7 days – no fee applicable.

DRIVERS AGE

Our rates apply to drivers between 25 and 75 years of age. For drivers under this age but over 21 years of age, you may still rent a vehicle however a compulsory surcharge will be applied and excess amounts are different from over 25 year old drivers. These are displayed in the “optional extras” fields during the online booking process and must be selected. Conditions Apply.

DRIVERS LICENCE

All drivers must hold a valid full driver’s licence (i.e. not provisional or learners.) A current acceptable Australian, overseas or International licence (in English) is required from all drivers.

RENTAL DURATION

Minimum charge is for 24 hours from time of pick up. Additional hours are charged at $10.00 per hour up to 3 hours and a full day thereafter. Payment is to be made at commencement of hire.

ONE WAY HIRES

Depending on travel destination and length of hire, one way rentals may be available. Please discuss your requirements with our friendly office staff.

VEHICLE CHOICE

Please ensure the vehicle you have booked is large enough for the amount of luggage you are travelling with. A larger substitute vehicle may not always be available. Whilst every attempt is made to provide the customer’s vehicle class of choice, vehicles are subject to availability and may occasionally need to be changed or substituted at any time without the ability to give prior notice.

ADDITIONAL DRIVERS

There is no charge for additional drivers as long as they meet the requirements - up to 2 extra drivers can be added but we must sight their licences and they must also sign the Rental Contract.

STREET DIRECTORIES AND MAPS

We provide FREE use of a map book covering the Gold and Sunshine Coasts as well as Brisbane. A replacement fee will apply for non return or damage to the map book.

BABY / BOOSTER SEATS & STROLLERS

Forward and rear facing baby seats plus child Booster seats are available for hire. For your convenience we also have strollers for hire.

SURFBOARD SOFT RACKS

These are available on used cars only Single racks only available

EARLY RETURNS / EXTENSION OF HIRE

The term of hire is for the period of time described in the Agreement.

NO refund is available if vehicle is returned before the date shown on the contract. Any extension of hire must be agreed to by management prior to the time and date listed on the agreement. If an extension of hire is not agreed to, the vehicle must be returned by the time and date specified on the rental agreement at commencement of hire or it may be reported stolen.

FUEL

All our cars are supplied with a full tank and must be returned with a full tank. Should the vehicle be returned short of a full tank it will be refuelled and the deficit charged to the hirer as well as a $10 refuelled

CLEANING AND SMOKING IN VEHICLES

We take pride in supplying our customers what our customers want, with a well cleaned and Smoke Free vehicle. We ask that you return the vehicle in a similar clean state. Smoking is not permitted in our vehicles. Extra Cleaning / Sanitation Fees will apply when a vehicle is returned in a dirty condition or any evidence of smoking within the vehicle is found.

SECURITY & PRIVACY

We treat our customers information as highly confidential and all measures are taken to ensure that it remains safe and confidential.