Last updated: 15 November 2026

Gold Coast Airport Shuttle — Private & Door to Door

Short answer: GC Airport Transfers runs a private Gold Coast Airport shuttle: just your group, straight to your door, at a fixed price per vehicle rather than per seat. From Gold Coast Airport (Coolangatta, OOL) it is $95 to Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach in a sedan for up to 3, $120 in a Kia Carnival for up to 7 and $125 in an 11-seat Maxi Taxi, with flight tracking, tolls and meet and greet inside the terminal included (Maxi Taxi meet and greet $15). We operate 24/7; pickups between 10pm and 5am add a flat $50.

Gold Coast Airport Shuttle — Private, Door to Door, From $45

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We are not a shared shuttle bus. A shared shuttle sells seats and stops at other passengers’ hotels on the way; our shuttle transfers are booked for your group alone, so the driver goes straight to your address. If you are weighing up the public bus as well, see our Gold Coast Airport bus guide.

Shared bus vs private door-to-door shuttle

	GC Airport Transfers (private shuttle)	Shared shuttle bus
Who rides with you	Just your group	Other passengers
Price	Fixed per vehicle, from $45 (Bilinga)	Per person, set by the operator
Family of 4 to Surfers Paradise	$120 total in a Kia Carnival ($30 each)	Four per-person fares
Route	Straight to your door	Set stops or several hotel drop-offs
At the airport	Meet and greet inside the terminal (sedans and Kia Carnivals; Maxi Taxi $15)	Find the desk, stop or bus bay
Flight delays	Flight tracked; your pickup moves with your flight	Next scheduled service
Hours	24/7 (+$50 from 10pm to 5am)	Timetable only
Child seats	$25 each in Carnival, V300 or Maxi Taxi (not sedans)	Check with the operator

Travelling solo with one bag and not in a hurry? A shared shuttle or the Translink 777 bus to Burleigh Heads (then the G:link tram) is usually the cheapest way. For two or more people, luggage, child seats or a late flight, a private shuttle is often cheaper per person and goes straight to your door.

Gold Coast Airport shuttle fares (per vehicle)

Route (one way)	Drive time	Sedan (1–3)	Kia Carnival (up to 7)	Maxi Taxi (up to 11)
Gold Coast Airport → Bilinga	about 5 min	$45	$65	$80
Gold Coast Airport → Coolangatta	about 10 min	$65	$85	$95
Gold Coast Airport → Burleigh Heads	about 15 min	$80	$105	$125
Gold Coast Airport → Broadbeach	about 22 min	$95	$120	$125
Gold Coast Airport → Surfers Paradise	about 25 min	$95	$120	$125
Gold Coast Airport → Byron Bay	about 45 min	$155	$180	$250
Gold Coast Airport → Ballina	about 75 min	$225	$325	$425
Surfers Paradise ↔ Brisbane Airport	about 75–80 min	$175	$225	$300

Fixed price per vehicle from our live booking system, same fare in either direction. Pickups between 10pm and 5am add a flat $50; there is no public-holiday surcharge. Every other suburb is on our full price list.

What does the shuttle cost per person?

Because the fare is per vehicle, the cost per person falls as your group grows. From Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise:

3 people in a sedan: $95, about $32 each.
4 people in a Kia Carnival: $120, $30 each.
7 people in a Kia Carnival: $120, about $17 each.
11 people in the Maxi Taxi: $125, under $12 each.

What’s included with every shuttle transfer

Fixed price per vehicle, locked when you book: no meters and no surge pricing.
Tolls, airport parking and flight tracking included.
Meet and greet inside the terminal at Gold Coast Airport, included for sedans and Kia Carnivals ($15 for a Maxi Taxi). At Brisbane Airport pickup is kerbside, or $33 for meet and greet inside the arrivals hall.
Child seats (rear-facing, forward-facing or booster) at $25 each in the Kia Carnival, Mercedes V300 or Maxi Taxi, fitted before you land. Sedans can’t take child seats.
Open 24/7. Standard fares 5am–10pm; pickups between 10pm and 5am add a flat $50.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup with a full refund; cancellations inside 24 hours are refunded at 50%; no-shows are not refunded.

Vehicles

Sedan: up to 3 passengers, 2 large bags and 2 carry-ons. No child seats.
Kia Carnival: up to 7 passengers, 5 large bags and 3 carry-ons. Child seats available.
Mercedes V300 (luxury van): up to 6 passengers, 4 large bags and 4 carry-ons. Child seats available.
Maxi Taxi: up to 11 passengers, 7 large bags and 7 carry-ons, with a wheelchair lift. Child seats available. See Maxi Taxi Gold Coast.

How to book your Gold Coast Airport shuttle

Get an instant fixed quote and book online at gc-airporttransfers.com.au/booking, or text or WhatsApp Kelly, our AI booking assistant, on 0485 085 438. You can also call 0414 680 860.
Add your flight number, passenger count, bags and any child seats.
Your driver tracks the flight and is there when you land, or picks you up at your door for a departure.

Gold Coast Airport Shuttle — FAQs

Is there a shuttle from Gold Coast Airport?

Yes. Shared shuttles and public buses run from Gold Coast Airport and charge per person, and GC Airport Transfers runs private door-to-door shuttle transfers for your group only. A private transfer is a fixed price per vehicle: $95 to Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach in a sedan for up to 3 people, or $120 in a Kia Carnival for up to 7.

How much is the Gold Coast Airport shuttle to Surfers Paradise?

With GC Airport Transfers it is a fixed $95 per vehicle in a sedan (up to 3 passengers), $120 in a Kia Carnival (up to 7) or $125 in an 11-seat Maxi Taxi, about 25 minutes door to door. Shared shuttles charge per person, so check the operator’s current fare.

Is a private transfer cheaper than a shared shuttle?

Often, for two or more people, because our fare is per vehicle. A family of four in a Kia Carnival to Surfers Paradise pays $120, which is $30 each, and a group of 11 in the Maxi Taxi pays $125, under $12 each. A solo traveller on a tight budget may pay less on a shared shuttle or public bus.

Is there a shuttle from Gold Coast Airport to Brisbane Airport?

We run private transfers between the Gold Coast and Brisbane Airport: a fixed $175 per vehicle in a sedan from Surfers Paradise, $225 in a Kia Carnival or $300 in a Maxi Taxi. See Gold Coast to Brisbane Airport transfers or our Brisbane Airport shuttle page.

Do you have a shuttle for large groups?

Yes. The Maxi Taxi seats up to 11 passengers with 7 large bags and has a wheelchair lift. Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach is $125 for the whole vehicle.

Can I bring child seats on the shuttle?

Child seats are $25 each in the Kia Carnival, Mercedes V300 or Maxi Taxi and are fitted before you land. Sedans can’t take child seats, so book a Carnival or larger if you need one.

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