Car Rental in Cairns (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Downtown Car Rental
Compact SUV
Toyota C-HR
or similar
$39.08
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno
or similar
$41.72
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$58.85
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
or similar
$75.62
/ per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Downtown Car Rental
Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9
or similar
$107.14
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Premium Van
Kia Carnival
or similar
$64.64
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
MG 3
or similar
$39.63
/ per day
Downtown Car Rental
Standard SUV
MG HS
or similar
$41.50
/ per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:51 on 2023-10-02. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$58.52 / per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
$1.21 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.33 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.08 per liter
Top 20 Locations near Cairns (Downtown)
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Car Rental at Cairns Airport from $28.53 per day4.6 km / 2.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Townsville Airport from $32.51 per day279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
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Car Rental at Whitsunday Coast Airport from $63.65 per day492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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Car Rental at Mackay Airport from $76.63 per day592.6 km / 368.2 miles away
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Car Rental at Emerald Airport from $52.81 per day780.3 km / 484.9 miles away
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Car Rental at Rockhampton Airport from $25.30 per day869.5 km / 540.3 miles away
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Car Rental at Gladstone Airport from $86.17 per day958.4 km / 595.5 miles away
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Car Rental in Downtown Bundaberg from $44.66 per day1116.0 km / 693.5 miles away
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Car Rental at Bundaberg Airport from $49.00 per day1117.3 km / 694.3 miles away
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Car Rental in Downtown Hervey Bay from $43.88 per day1178.7 km / 732.4 miles away
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Car Rental at Hervey Bay Airport from $38.31 per day1188.8 km / 738.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Sunshine Coast Airport from $43.04 per day1314.3 km / 816.7 miles away
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Car Rental at Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $45.39 per day1338.9 km / 832.0 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Brendale from $72.44 per day1372.8 km / 853.0 miles away
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Car Rental at Brisbane Airport from $35.68 per day1386.6 km / 861.6 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Ascot from $54.95 per day1388.2 km / 862.6 miles away
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Car Rental at Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $85.96 per day1388.8 km / 863.0 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane (Downtown) from $41.45 per day1388.9 km / 863.0 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Tingalpa from $64.40 per day1393.5 km / 865.9 miles away
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Car Rental in Brisbane Rocklea from $49.00 per day1396.1 km / 867.5 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest in Cairns (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Cairns (Downtown) varies by season. This graph compares prices from month to month in order to help you find the best time of year.
Average rental costs per day in Cairns (Downtown)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cairns (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $53.78 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 51% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $110.37 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.
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.
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 July the average rental period is 11 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Cairns (Downtown)
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 Cairns (Downtown) in May, while they are least likely to rent in in December.
Monthly searches in Cairns (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $39 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | MG 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Kia Sportage | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
SIXT
9.1 / 10
Lowest rated company
Keddy
8.5 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$58.52
Lowest daily price
$39.08
Total cars available
36
Top 5 Suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2023
SIXT
+61740518099
Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
$76 - $81
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
Europcar
+610740334800
CAIRNS SQUARE
$40 - $94
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
Thrifty
136139
147 Lake St, Cairns City
$59 - $118
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:08:30-13:00
Sun:08:30-13:00
Dollar
+611800501934
147 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
$53 - $124
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:08:30-13:00
Sun:08:30-13:00
Keddy
+610740334800
Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
$39 - $65
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
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