After-hours car hire at Gold Coast Airport
Arriving late or leaving early? Arrange collection or return at our depot serving Gold Coast Coolangatta Airport. Staying in Surfers Paradise? Ask about advance-booked hotel delivery and collection.
Coolangatta offers prearranged depot collection and returns. Surfers Paradise offers hotel delivery and collection; its office is closed to collections and returns outside staffed hours.
Collect your airport rental outside office hours
OCR Australia serves Gold Coast Airport from our off-airport depot at 27 Traders Way, Currumbin Waters. Prearranged vehicle collection and returns are available 24 hours a day, subject to booking confirmation and availability. This is depot collection, rather than an airport terminal desk.
Arrange the service with OCR before you travel. Our team will confirm your booking requirements, any applicable after-hours charges and your collection instructions. Complete the requested check-in, identification and payment steps before arrival so the handover can be prepared.
Plan an early return or a delayed arrival
Tell us your flight details and the actual time you expect to reach the depot. If your flight changes, contact OCR as soon as possible. Your confirmed instructions explain where to leave the vehicle and how to return the keys. Keep those instructions available on your phone before travelling.
Return at the agreed time and location, following the fuel and parking instructions for your booking. Ask us to confirm holiday arrangements separately, including Christmas Day, when the staffed airport office is closed.
Surfers Paradise: have the car delivered to your hotel
Our Surfers Paradise office at 70 Appel Street does not offer office collection or returns while closed. Instead, arrange hotel delivery or collection so a car can be available at your accommodation for a late arrival, subject to confirmation.
- Book at least 48 hours in advance; same-day delivery is unavailable.
- Accommodation must be within 5 km of our Surfers Paradise office, with the exact address approved by OCR.
- Delivery costs A$99 each way; collection is also A$99 if required. Hire is additional.
- Your accommodation must allocate a parking space in the renter’s name before delivery and on collection day.
- Delivery and collection can be arranged for any time, subject to availability and confirmation.
Read the hotel delivery details and contact us with your accommodation, parking arrangements and preferred time.
Staffed branch hours
| Branch | Staffed hours · Queensland time | Outside those hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Airport depot | Sun–Wed 7 am–5 pm Thu–Sat 7 am–7 pm Closed Christmas Day | Prearranged depot collection and returns. No shuttle. |
| Surfers Paradise | Mon–Fri 7:30 am–5 pm Sat–Sun 8 am–2 pm | Prearranged hotel delivery and collection only. No office collection or returns. |
Questions before you book
Can I collect a rental car from Gold Coast Airport at midnight?
Contact OCR in advance to arrange collection from our off-airport depot. There is no after-hours shuttle or terminal handover included; arrange transport to the depot and follow your confirmed instructions.
Can I collect at the Surfers Paradise office after it closes?
No. Arrange eligible hotel delivery instead, with at least 48 hours’ notice, suitable parking and confirmation from OCR.
Are after-hours charges included automatically?
Charges depend on your confirmed booking and service. Review the itemised total and ask OCR to confirm any charges before paying.
Do I need to arrange after-hours collection before I arrive?
Yes. Arrange it with OCR before travelling. Complete the requested check-in, identification and payment steps, and keep your confirmed collection instructions available. Do not arrive outside staffed hours expecting an unarranged handover.
What should I do if my flight is delayed?
Contact OCR as soon as your arrival plans change. We will need to confirm the revised arrangements. A flight delay does not automatically extend your rental or change the agreed return time, and this website does not provide live flight monitoring.
Can I return my airport rental before the office opens?
Prearranged early returns are available at the Coolangatta Airport depot. Follow your confirmed parking and key-return instructions. There is no after-hours shuttle, so arrange your own onward transport to the airport.
Can I arrange Surfers Paradise hotel delivery on the same day?
No. Hotel delivery and collection require at least 48 hours’ notice, an approved address within five kilometres of the Surfers Paradise office, allocated parking and confirmation of availability.
What parking does my hotel need to provide?
Your accommodation must allocate a parking space in the renter’s name before delivery and on the day OCR collects the car. Confirm access and any vehicle-height restrictions with your accommodation before booking the service.
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