Car Rental in Cairns (Downtown)
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 08:07 on 2024-04-20. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$61 per day
Average car rental length
8 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 gasoline price
$1.17 per liter or $4.45 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
$1.09 per liter or $4.13 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
$1.27 per liter or $4.81 / 1 gallon
Top 20 Locations near Cairns (Downtown)
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279.7 km / 173.8 miles
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1,116 km / 693.5 miles
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1,178.7 km / 732.4 miles
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1,188.8 km / 738.7 miles
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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 November — when rental costs average $51.26 per day. This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $85.45 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 January, 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 December, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Cairns (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Rental Information
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, Europcar, SIXT, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $30 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
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 i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | MG 3 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| SIXT | Mitsubishi ASX | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car Rental Statistics
Highest rated company
Thrifty
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$60.54
Lowest daily price
$29.86
Total cars available
53
Top 8 Suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2024
Thrifty
+61740518099
Cnr Sheridan & Aplin Street, Carins Q
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:08:00-12:30
Sun:08:00-12:30
SIXT
+61740518099
Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
$30 - $58
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
+611800501934
147 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
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
Europcar
+610740334800
CAIRNS SQUARE
$33 - $83
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
Avis
0740480522
153 Lake St
$65 - $222
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
Enterprise
742493331
37 - 41 Sheridan Street
$137 - $207
Working hours
Mon:07:00-16:00
Tue:07:00-16:00
Wed:07:00-16:00
Thu:07:00-16:00
Fri:07:00-16:00
Sat:07:00-12:30
Sun:07:00-12:30
Keddy
+610740334800
Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
$36 - $71
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
Routes Car Rental
+6140413463
Cairns Square, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
$33 - $64
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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