Travel to Gold Coast Backpackers with our Cheap car hire Gold Coast service.

Backpackers are rediscovering the Gold Coast in large numbers.  Over 130,000 backpackers holidayed in the region in 2008 and the number continues to increase even in these challenging economic times.    International backpackers traditionally came from European countries and were aged between 18 and 26 years. This traveler group now includes adventure travelers, the more affluent (flash) packer and grey nomads and they are expecting better facilities and activities.  Cheap direct flights to the Gold Coast airport from Malaysia and other Asian centres are fuelling this upsurge.

The Gold Coast’s brilliant sun and surf, its location on the east coast tourist corridor, cheap direct air flights, kilometres of golden beach, the huge lush world heritage rainforest, 60,000 plus bed spaces of all grades and over 500 restaurants and bars make this area a truly magnetic destination for Gold Coast backpackers.

Backpackers are now staying longer and participating in more of the activities the Gold Coast region has to offer. Cheap Gold Coast car hire opens up the whole coast and hinterland to explore and enjoy at your leisure.

The Gold Coast is more than a place to catch up on the beer quota, learn to surf and work part-time to earn some money.  While the sun, surf, beach and the people are key attractions pf the region, so is the bungy jumping and ice skating.

Some of the back packer hostels and hotels that regularly feature in the dispatches are:

The Islander Resort Hotel has a fabulous location in Surfers Paradise, just 5 minutes walk to the beach and shops with the bus station nearby. The hostel is air-conditioned and has private balconies. Accommodation comprises standard rooms and self-contained one bedroom apartments.  Facilities include BBQ, sauna and spa, squash court, restaurant, bar and gaming lounge, bottle shop and 24 hour internet access.

Coolangatta Sands Hostel in Coolangatta overlooks Kirra Point and is moments from the beach and just five minutes from the airport.  The hostel has new facilities and a restaurant, night club, sports bar and cocktail bar.  The hostel offers free airport pickups.

Surfers Paradise YHA at Main Beach.  The hostel is located in the restaurant zone and is close to the areas fabulous beaches and theme parks.  Accommodation ranges from multi-share dormitories to double and twin rooms.  The hostel is clean and affordable.

Aquarius Backpackers Hostel in Southport is a modern hostel with double and twin rooms. Facilities include a swimming pool, TV lounge with Foxtel and a fully-licensed bar.

Cheers International Backpackers and Bar in Surfers Paradise is a 5 star hostel and is centrally located in Surfers Paradise.  It is within easy reach of the beach, water sport activities and nightlife.  It features a tropical pool, a lounge with Plasma TV, pool table, and inexpensive barbeque nights.  Accommodation ranges from share rooms and dormitories to double rooms and more.