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Cairns (Downtown), Cairns, Australia
Mon, May 18
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    Suzuki Swift

    or similar Economy
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    5
    $31.03$34.48
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    7
    $32.15$35.73
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
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    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
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    Kia Cerato

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    8
    $33.07
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake St
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    Downtown
    153 Lake St
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    Hyundai Kona

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    1
    $26.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
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    Online check-in

    Mazda CX-3

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    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    2
    $29.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
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    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
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    Mazda CX3

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    3
    $29.46
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
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    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
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    Hyundai Kona

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
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    4
    4
    $29.94
    per day
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    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
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    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
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    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
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    Subaru Crosstrek

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    6
    $31.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
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    Low deposit
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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    9
    $33.75
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
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    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
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    Low deposit
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    Kia Stonic

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    10
    $34.02
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake St
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    153 Lake St
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    Mazda CX-3

    or similar Economy SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    11
    $34.40$38.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
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    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
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    Toyota C-HR

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    12
    $34.72
    per day
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    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
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    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
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    Toyota Corolla Sedan

    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    13
    $34.91
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
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    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
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    Low deposit
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    Mazda CX5

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    14
    $34.96
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
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    Low deposit
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    Hyundai Venue

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    15
    $36.05
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    MG 3

    or similar Compact
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    16
    $36.61
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Corolla

    or similar Intermediate
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    17
    $36.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Online check-in

    Mazda CX5

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    18
    $37.15
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Mazda CX-30

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    19
    $37.37$41.52
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Kia Sportage

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    20
    $38.41
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
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    Low deposit
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    Online check-in

    Kia K4

    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    21
    $38.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
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    Low deposit
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    Kia Sportage

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    22
    $38.87
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    153 Lake St
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    Low deposit
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    Mazda CX-5

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    23
    $41.85$46.50
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
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    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Online check-in

    Subaru Outback

    or similar Full-size Estate/Wagon
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    24
    $43.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    All-wheel drive

    Kia Sportage

    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    25
    $43.95$48.83
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
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    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Kluger

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    26
    $47.58
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Online check-in

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    27
    $47.75
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Online check-in

    Toyota RAV4

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    28
    $48.28
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota RAV4

    or similar Full-size
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    29
    $49.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in

    Toyota Kluger

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    30
    $50.09
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now

    Toyota Kluger

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    31
    $51.38
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Kluger

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    7
    A/C
    4
    32
    $51.47$57.19
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Kluger

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    33
    $51.83
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    153 Lake St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    4x4

    Ford Everest

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    34
    $51.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    35
    $55.70
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    153 Lake Street
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    Online check-in

    Hyundai i30

    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    36
    $55.79
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    4x4

    Mitsubishi Pajero

    or similar Full-size SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    5
    37
    $55.79$61.99
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now

    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    38
    $56.16
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    153 Lake St
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    153 Lake St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay now
    4x4
    Online check-in

    Ford Ranger

    or similar Standard SUV
    Automatic
    5
    A/C
    4
    39
    $56.18
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay part now
    4x4

    Ford Ranger

    or similar Premium Extended Cab Pickup
    Automatic
    4
    A/C
    5
    40
    $58.73$65.25
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now
    4x4

    Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

    or similar Premium SUV
    Automatic
    7
    A/C
    5
    41
    $59.90$66.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
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    4x4

    Toyota Land Cruiser

    or similar Premium Elite SUV
    Automatic
    8
    A/C
    5
    42
    $73.41$81.56
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.9
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Pay now

    Toyota Hiace

    or similar Special Van
    Automatic
    12
    A/C
    4
    43
    $94.70
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Pay part now

    Kia Carnival

    or similar Premium Van
    Automatic
    8
    A/C
    4
    44
    $94.70
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Online check-in

    Toyota Hiace

    or similar Special Van
    Automatic
    12
    A/C
    4
    45
    $98.39
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Pay part now
    Online check-in

    Kia Carnival

    or similar Premium Van
    Automatic
    8
    A/C
    4
    46
    $98.39
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    CORNER SHIELD & ABBOTT STREET
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
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    Table of contents
    Cheapest car rental ratesWhy book with us?Travel informationTop 20 locations near Cairns (Downtown)Map of top car rental locationsWhen to book in Cairns (Downtown) and for how long?Car rental informationMost popular car models of rental suppliersCar rental statisticsTop 12 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2026Award-winning service

    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    AUD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +61
    Average car rental price
    $66 per day
    Average car rental length
    6 days
    Speed limit within town
    50 km/h or 31 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    100–130 km/h or 62–81 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%
    Average gas price
    $1.24 per liter or $4.69 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $1.17 per liter or $4.43 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.29 per liter or $4.88 per gallon

    Top 20 locations near Cairns (Downtown)

    1. Cairns Airportfrom $20.20 per day
      4.6 km / 2.86 miles away
    2. Port Douglas Downtownfrom $57.11 per day
      58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
    3. Townsville Airportfrom $58.39 per day
      279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
    4. Townsville (Downtown)from $64.35 per day
      281.1 km / 174.67 miles away
    5. Airlie Beach Downtownfrom $38.22 per day
      484.6 km / 301.12 miles away
    6. Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $45.11 per day
      492.7 km / 306.15 miles away
    7. Mackay (Downtown)from $104.81 per day
      590.4 km / 366.86 miles away
    8. Mackay Airportfrom $62.18 per day
      592.6 km / 368.22 miles away
    9. Emerald Airportfrom $56.67 per day
      780.3 km / 484.86 miles away
    10. Mount Isa Airportfrom $108.52 per day
      781.6 km / 485.66 miles away
    11. Rockhampton Airportfrom $71.12 per day
      869.5 km / 540.28 miles away
    12. Gladstone Airportfrom $62.35 per day
      958.4 km / 595.52 miles away
    13. Bundaberg Downtownfrom $50.92 per day
      1,116 km / 693.45 miles away
    14. Bundaberg Airportfrom $50.06 per day
      1,117.3 km / 694.26 miles away
    15. Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $55.16 per day
      1,178.7 km / 732.41 miles away
    16. Hervey Bay Airportfrom $60.62 per day
      1,188.8 km / 738.69 miles away
    17. Noosa Heads Downtownfrom $53.78 per day
      1,296.1 km / 805.36 miles away
    18. Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $27.11 per day
      1,314.3 km / 816.67 miles away
    19. Maroochydore (Downtown)from $46.50 per day
      1,318.4 km / 819.22 miles away
    20. Currimundi (Downtown)
      1,330.7 km / 826.86 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    SIXT
    Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
    B
    Dollar
    147 Lake St
    C
    Thrifty
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    D
    Hertz
    Cairns Square, Abbott St
    E
    Europcar
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St

    When to book in Cairns (Downtown) and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest in Cairns (Downtown)?

    The cost of renting a car in Cairns (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthMarch Most expensive month July
    Average price $73 A good deal $43 Cheapest supplier Keddy Cheapest car type SUVs
    Average rental costs per day in Cairns (Downtown)
    $111
    $56
    $0

    $62

    in January

    Jan

    $52

    in February

    Feb

    $41

    in March

    Mar

    $74

    in April

    Apr

    $54

    in May

    May

    $52

    in June

    Jun

    $101

    in July

    Jul

    $84

    in August

    Aug

    $61

    in September

    Sep

    $63

    in October

    Oct

    $56

    in November

    Nov

    $79

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cairns (Downtown) is March — when rental costs average $41.47 per day. This is 43% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $101.05 per day).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Cairns (Downtown)?

    Based on how many users search for a car in in Cairns (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in October.

    Monthly searches in Cairns (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.2
    1.1
    0

    1.9 times in January

    Jan

    Same as average in February

    Feb

    0.8 times in March

    Mar

    0.8 times in April

    Apr

    0.7 times in May

    May

    0.6 times in June

    Jun

    0.8 times in July

    Jul

    1.1 times in August

    Aug

    0.7 times in September

    Sep

    0.5 times in October

    Oct

    1.1 times in November

    Nov

    2 times in December

    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Cairns (Downtown)?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 7 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 3 days.

    Average number of rental days in Cairns (Downtown)
    8
    4
    0

    5 days in January

    Jan

    7 days in February

    Feb

    7 days in March

    Mar

    4 days in April

    Apr

    5 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    6 days in July

    Jul

    4 days in August

    Aug

    5 days in September

    Sep

    3 days in October

    Oct

    7 days in November

    Nov

    6 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty, Europcar, Enterprise, Budget, Dollar
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, small cars, medium cars, large cars
    🤑 Lowest price$38 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierKeddy

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    SIXT (rated 9.0 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    URDRIVE (rated 7.3 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    12
    Average daily price
    $66
    Lowest daily price
    $38
    Total cars available
    57

    Top 12 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2026

    SIXT
    SIXT
    9.0
    Outstanding
    16 reviews
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    9.0
    Agent helpfulness
    9.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.2
    Drop-off speed
    9.4
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.2
    $30
    per day
    Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
    +61740518099
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-15:00
    Tue
    08:00-15:00
    Wed
    08:00-15:00
    Thu
    08:00-15:00
    Fri
    08:00-15:00
    Dollar
    Dollar
    9.0
    Outstanding
    13 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    9.3
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    9.0
    Drop-off speed
    9.5
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    9.1
    $30
    per day
    147 Lake St
    1800501934
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-15:00
    Tue
    08:00-15:00
    Wed
    08:00-15:00
    Thu
    08:00-15:00
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    08:00-15:00
    Sat
    08:00-15:00
    Sun
    08:00-15:00
    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    8.9
    Excellent
    35 reviews
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    9.1
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.4
    Drop-off speed
    9.3
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    9.2
    $44–$103
    per day
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    +61136139
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-15:00
    Tue
    08:00-15:00
    Wed
    08:00-15:00
    Thu
    08:00-15:00
    Fri
    08:00-15:00
    Sat
    08:00-15:00
    Sun
    08:00-15:00
    Hertz
    Hertz
    8.6
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.1
    $44–$103
    per day
    Cairns Square, Abbott St
    0740468790
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:30-15:00
    Tue
    07:30-15:00
    Wed
    07:30-15:00
    Thu
    07:30-15:00
    Fri
    07:00-15:00
    Sat
    07:30-15:00
    Sun
    07:30-15:00
    Europcar
    Europcar
    8.5
    Excellent
    13 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.0
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.4
    Drop-off speed
    8.5
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.8
    $41–$124
    per day
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    +61740354800 / +610740348200
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-16:00
    Tue
    08:00-16:00
    Wed
    08:00-16:00
    Thu
    08:00-16:00
    Fri
    08:00-16:00
    Sat
    08:00-12:00
    Sun
    08:00-12:00
    Avis
    Avis
    8.5
    Excellent
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    9.0
    $49–$142
    per day
    153 Lake Street
    136333
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00
    Tue
    08:00-17:00
    Wed
    08:00-17:00
    Thu
    08:00-17:00
    Fri
    08:00-17:00
    Sat
    08:00-12:00
    Sun
    08:00-12:00
    Ace Rental Cars
    Ace Rental Cars
    8.5
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.1
    $49–$142
    per day
    147 Lake Street
    +61392222595 / 1800620408
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:30-15:00
    Tue
    08:30-15:00
    Wed
    08:30-15:00
    Thu
    08:30-15:00
    Fri
    08:30-15:00
    Sat
    09:00-13:00
    Sun
    09:00-13:00
    Budget
    Budget
    8.3
    Very Good
    3 reviews
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.1
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.3
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.5
    $48–$79
    per day
    153 Lake St
    1300362848
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-17:00
    Tue
    08:00-17:00
    Wed
    08:00-17:00
    Thu
    08:00-17:00
    Fri
    08:00-17:00
    Sat
    08:00-12:00
    Sun
    08:00-12:00
    Firefly
    Firefly
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.4
    $48–$79
    per day
    Cairns Square, Abbott St
    0740468790
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:30-15:00
    Tue
    07:30-15:00
    Wed
    07:30-15:00
    Thu
    07:30-15:00
    Fri
    07:00-15:00
    Sat
    07:30-15:00
    Sun
    07:30-15:00
    Keddy
    Keddy
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.7
    $38–$133
    per day
    Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
    +610740334800
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-16:00
    Tue
    08:00-16:00
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    08:00-16:00
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    08:00-16:00
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    08:00-16:00
    Sat
    08:00-12:00
    Sun
    08:00-12:00
    Routes Car Rental
    Routes Car Rental
    7.4
    Average
    Value for money
    6.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    6.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.5
    Car condition
    7.4
    $38–$133
    per day
    Shop14, 56-60 Abbott Street Cairns, QLD,4870, AU
    +610740334800 / +610740348200
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-16:00
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    08:00-16:00
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    08:00-16:00
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    08:00-16:00
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    08:00-16:00
    URDRIVE
    URDRIVE
    7.3
    Average
    1 review
    Value for money
    6.6
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    6.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    6.8
    Car condition
    6.7
    $38–$133
    per day
    2 Lumley Street, Cairns City, Qld 4870, Cairns
    +611300458584 / +61483904223
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:30-17:30
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    08:30-17:30
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    08:30-17:30
    Thu
    08:30-17:30
    Fri
    08:30-17:30
    Sat
    08:30-17:30
    Sun
    08:30-17:30
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    May 16, 2026
    Great
    Great experience
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    May 16, 2026
    Good job
    We had a good experience
    Neil,
    May 16, 2026
    Excellent value
    Excellent value. Took out my own excess insurance in the uk, and no attempt to make...
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    May 16, 2026
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    Service feedback
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    May 16, 2026
    super easy to use and great prices
    super easy to use and great prices
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    May 16, 2026
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