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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about booking a private transfer with Gold Star Transfers. Can’t find your answer? Call or WhatsApp John on 0419 799 714 or email info@goldstartransfers.com.au.

Booking and payment

How do I book a transfer?

Book online through our Get A Quote page, or call, text or WhatsApp us on 0419 799 714. You’ll receive a confirmation by email once your booking is confirmed and paid.

How far in advance should I book?

We recommend booking at least 12 hours ahead. For airport and cruise transfers in school holidays or peak periods, booking a few days or more ahead secures your preferred pickup time. Need a car within 12 hours? Call us directly and we’ll do our best.

How can I pay?

We accept credit card, Apple Pay, EFT (direct deposit) and PayID. Payment needs to be received and approved at least 24 hours before your transfer.

Do you provide GST invoices?

Yes. A GST tax invoice is emailed for every confirmed and paid booking, which makes us an easy choice for corporate travel.

Prices

How much does an airport transfer cost?

Our fares are fixed and quoted per vehicle, not per person. Popular routes start from:

  • Gold Coast Airport to Surfers Paradise or Broadbeach: from $95
  • Gold Coast Airport to Helensvale or Coomera: from $120
  • Gold Coast Airport to Byron Bay: from $170
  • Brisbane Airport to the Gold Coast (Surfers Paradise area): from $205
  • Brisbane Airport to Tweed Heads: from $245

See all routes on our Fixed Fares page, or get an instant quote for your exact address.

Will my price change once I’ve booked?

No. Your fare is locked in when you book. No meters, no surge pricing, and no extra charge if your flight is delayed.

Do you charge extra for more passengers?

No, fares are per vehicle. If your group needs a larger vehicle, the quote will reflect that vehicle.

Are there any extra charges?

Fares include GST and flight monitoring. Optional extras include child seats ($35 each), additional stops, Brisbane Airport meet & greet ($55), and pre-purchased extra waiting time ($15 per 15 minutes). Pick-ups outside our standard hours (6am–9pm) attract an after-hours surcharge of $50–$175 depending on the time, shown in your quote, and a surcharge applies on Christmas Day and Easter Sunday.

Airports and pickups

Do you track my flight?

Yes. We monitor arrival flights, so your pickup time adjusts automatically if your flight is early or late. If you’re delayed more than 20 minutes, please also give us a call so we can plan around it.

How much free waiting time do I get?

Free waiting time is included in every fare:

  • Domestic airport arrivals: 30 minutes from the time your flight lands
  • International airport arrivals: 60 minutes from the time your flight lands
  • Brisbane Cruise Terminal: 30 minutes from your booked pickup time
  • Home, hotel and other pickups: 15 minutes from your booked pickup time

Need longer? Extra waiting time can be pre-purchased when you book, at $15 per 15-minute block. If we haven’t heard from you by the end of your waiting time, the booking may be treated as a no-show and the fare is non-refundable, so if you’re running late, please call 0419 799 714 as soon as possible.

Where will my driver meet me at Gold Coast Airport?

Every Gold Coast Airport arrival includes a complimentary in-terminal meet & greet. Your driver parks in the airport’s limousine car park, meets you inside the terminal and helps with your luggage to the car. (Kerbside pickups aren’t permitted for private transfers at Gold Coast Airport.)

Where will my driver meet me at Brisbane Airport?

At both the Domestic and International terminals, pickups are from the designated limousine car park. In-terminal meet & greet, where your driver meets you inside the terminal and helps with your luggage, is available at both terminals for $55. Please add it when you book.

Do you do Brisbane Cruise Terminal transfers?

Yes. We collect and drop off at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (kerbside), with roomy vehicles for cruise luggage.

What if my pickup time changes?

Let us know as soon as possible by phone, text or WhatsApp and we’ll do our best to accommodate the new time.

Vehicles, luggage and child seats

What vehicles do you have?
  • Sedan or SUV (BYD or similar): up to 3 passengers, 2 large bags + 2 carry-on
  • Kia Carnival people mover: 4 to 7 passengers, 6 large bags + 2 carry-on
  • VW Crafter: up to 11 passengers, 8 large bags + 4 carry-on
  • Larger groups: two vehicles travelling together, up to 14 passengers

All vehicles are late-model, clean and comfortable.

Can you take wheelchairs?

We can carry small, fully folding wheelchairs. Our vehicles don’t have wheelchair ramps or lifts, so we can’t transport a passenger seated in a wheelchair. If you need a wheelchair-accessible vehicle, call us on 0419 799 714 and we’ll arrange one through a trusted partner driver.

Can I bring my pet or assistance dog?

Assistance dogs are always welcome, including guide dogs, hearing dogs and PTSD assistance dogs, in line with Queensland law. We’re unable to carry pets.

How much luggage can I bring?

As a guide, allow one checked bag and one carry-on per passenger. Please tell us about surfboards, golf clubs, prams or other bulky items when booking so we send the right vehicle.

Do you supply child and baby seats?

Yes, $35 per seat. We offer rear-facing baby seats (0–9 months), forward-facing toddler seats (10 months–2 years), harnessed boosters (3–5 years) and booster seats (5–8 years). Seats are fitted by your driver before you arrive. Please request them when booking, as drivers don’t carry spares and can’t legally carry a young child without an appropriate restraint.

Areas and services

What areas do you service?

The Gold Coast (Coolangatta to Coomera), Brisbane, Gold Coast and Brisbane airports, the Brisbane Cruise Terminal, Byron Bay and the Northern Rivers NSW, Tweed, the Scenic Rim, the Sunshine Coast and hinterland areas. (Brisbane-to-Brisbane trips aren’t available at this time.)

Do you do theme park transfers?

Yes. We provide door-to-door transfers to all the Gold Coast’s favourite attractions, including return trips at the end of the day:

  • Dreamworld and WhiteWater World
  • Warner Bros. Movie World
  • Sea World
  • Wet’n’Wild Gold Coast
  • Paradise Country
  • Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
  • Topgolf Gold Coast
Do you offer group, corporate and event transfers?

Yes. We look after families, groups, corporate clients, weddings, conferences and special events, plus hourly hire (2-hour minimum) and full-day tours.

Can we make extra stops along the way?

Yes, additional stops can be added when you book. The fare is the normal price to your final destination plus the extra distance for the detour.

What are your operating hours?

7 days a week, 6am to 9pm (Queensland time). Early-morning and late-night transfers are available by prior arrangement with a $99 after-hours fee.

Cancellations

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel in writing (email or text) more than 24 hours before your pickup for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours of pickup are charged in full. See our Terms and Conditions for details.

Ready to book? Get an instant quote or call John on 0419 799 714.