Car Rental in Cairns (Downtown)

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Most popular types of rental car
- Top 20 locations near Cairns (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Cairns (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 12 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2025
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Travel information
Top 20 locations near Cairns (Downtown)
- Cairns Airportfrom €47.77 per day4.6 km / 2.86 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom €32.55 per day279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom €28.46 per day492.7 km / 306.15 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom €109.83 per day592.6 km / 368.22 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom €37.12 per day780.3 km / 484.86 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom €47.26 per day869.5 km / 540.28 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom €60.08 per day958.4 km / 595.52 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom €34.14 per day1,116 km / 693.45 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom €36.15 per day1,117.3 km / 694.26 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €34.95 per day1,178.7 km / 732.41 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom €38.29 per day1,188.8 km / 738.69 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom €27.97 per day1,314.3 km / 816.67 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom €33.56 per day1,338.9 km / 831.95 miles away
- Brisbane Brendalefrom €52.45 per day1,372.8 km / 853.02 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom €21.78 per day1,386.6 km / 861.59 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom €56.00 per day1,388.2 km / 862.59 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom €33.94 per day1,388.8 km / 862.96 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from €30.74 per day1,388.9 km / 863.02 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpafrom €30.83 per day1,393.5 km / 865.88 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom €30.55 per day1,396.1 km / 867.5 miles away
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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 monthMay | Most expensive month December | ||
Average price €52 | A good deal €74 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
€54
in January
€43
in February
€42
in March
€56
in April
€38
in May
€44
in June
€61
in July
€65
in August
€58
in September
€68
in October
€63
in November
€70
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cairns (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average €37.90 per day. This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €69.72 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 September.
1.1 times in January
0.7 times in February
Same as average in March
Same as average in April
0.8 times in May
0.6 times in June
0.9 times in July
1.3 times in August
0.5 times in September
1.1 times in October
1.2 times in November
1.9 times in December
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 September the average rental period is 8 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 4 days.
5 days in January
5 days in February
7 days in March
7 days in April
5 days in May
7 days in June
6 days in July
4 days in August
8 days in September
4 days in October
4 days in November
7 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Budget, Europcar, Simba Car Hire, Dollar |
🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | €66 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Budget | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Budget | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Simba Car Hire | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Simba Car Hire | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUV |
Europcar | Nissan X-Trail | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Top 12 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2025












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