Chevrolet Camaro

The Camaro is the Mustang's meaner-looking rival, low and wide with a stance that turns heads before you even drop the top. Lower the roof and roll down the coast road and you become part of the scenery for everyone sitting on the beach bars. Four seats and a modest boot make it a two-up grand tourer with space for a couple of bags. It feels planted and purposeful on the Coral Highway, and the automatic lets you just enjoy the noise and the view instead of working the gears. We hand it over at your resort or the airport with insurance sorted, from $85 a day. Pick it when you want the open-top holiday with a harder, sportier edge.