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    Toyota Camry
    or similar
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    Toyota Camry
    €65.94
    per day
    8.5
    Very good
    No ratings yet
    MG ZS
    or similar
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    MG ZS
    €65.99
    per day
    8.2
    Very good
    No ratings yet
    Kia Stonic
    or similar
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    Kia Stonic
    €77.06
    per day
    8.5
    Very good
    2 reviews
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
    or similar
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
    €86.16
    per day
    8.8
    Very good
    15 reviews

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    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    AUD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +61
    Average car rental price
    €118 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
    €0.97 per liter or €3.67 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    €0.91 per liter or €3.44 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    €1.01 per liter or €3.82 per gallon

    Top 20 locations near Cairns (Downtown)

    1. Cairns Airportfrom €47.77 per day
      4.6 km / 2.86 miles away
    2. Townsville Airportfrom €32.55 per day
      279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
    3. Mackay Airportfrom €109.83 per day
      592.6 km / 368.22 miles away
    4. Emerald Airportfrom €37.12 per day
      780.3 km / 484.86 miles away
    5. Rockhampton Airportfrom €47.26 per day
      869.5 km / 540.28 miles away
    6. Gladstone Airportfrom €60.08 per day
      958.4 km / 595.52 miles away
    7. Bundaberg Downtownfrom €34.14 per day
      1,116 km / 693.45 miles away
    8. Bundaberg Airportfrom €36.15 per day
      1,117.3 km / 694.26 miles away
    9. Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €34.95 per day
      1,178.7 km / 732.41 miles away
    10. Hervey Bay Airportfrom €38.29 per day
      1,188.8 km / 738.69 miles away
    11. Sunshine Coast Airportfrom €27.97 per day
      1,314.3 km / 816.67 miles away
    12. Brisbane Brendalefrom €52.45 per day
      1,372.8 km / 853.02 miles away
    13. Brisbane Airportfrom €21.78 per day
      1,386.6 km / 861.59 miles away
    14. Brisbane Ascotfrom €56.00 per day
      1,388.2 km / 862.59 miles away
    15. Brisbane (Downtown)from €30.74 per day
      1,388.9 km / 863.02 miles away
    16. Brisbane Tingalpafrom €30.83 per day
      1,393.5 km / 865.88 miles away
    17. Brisbane Rockleafrom €30.55 per day
      1,396.1 km / 867.5 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Dollar
    147 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
    B
    Thrifty
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    C
    SIXT
    Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
    D
    Europcar
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    E
    Budget
    153 Lake 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 monthMay Most expensive month December
    Average price €52 A good deal €74 Cheapest supplier Avis Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average rental costs per day in Cairns (Downtown)
    €77
    €38
    €0

    €54

    in January

    Jan

    €43

    in February

    Feb

    €42

    in March

    Mar

    €56

    in April

    Apr

    €38

    in May

    May

    €44

    in June

    Jun

    €61

    in July

    Jul

    €65

    in August

    Aug

    €58

    in September

    Sep

    €68

    in October

    Oct

    €63

    in November

    Nov

    €70

    in December

    Dec

    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.

    Monthly searches in Cairns (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.1
    1
    0

    1.1 times in January

    Jan

    0.7 times in February

    Feb

    Same as average in March

    Mar

    Same as average in April

    Apr

    0.8 times in May

    May

    0.6 times in June

    Jun

    0.9 times in July

    Jul

    1.3 times in August

    Aug

    0.5 times in September

    Sep

    1.1 times in October

    Oct

    1.2 times in November

    Nov

    1.9 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 September the average rental period is 8 days, while in August, the average rental period is only 4 days.

    Average number of rental days in Cairns (Downtown)
    9
    4
    0

    5 days in January

    Jan

    5 days in February

    Feb

    7 days in March

    Mar

    7 days in April

    Apr

    5 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun

    6 days in July

    Jul

    4 days in August

    Aug

    8 days in September

    Sep

    4 days in October

    Oct

    4 days in November

    Nov

    7 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersThrifty, Budget, Europcar, Simba Car Hire, Dollar
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars
    🤑 Lowest price€66 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierAvis

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Dollar (rated 9.1 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    URDRIVE (rated 7.8 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    12
    Average daily price
    €118
    Lowest daily price
    €66
    Total cars available
    96

    Top 12 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2025

    Dollar
    Dollar
    9.1
    Exceptional
    10 reviews
    Value for money
    8.6
    Ease of finding
    9
    Agent helpfulness
    9.1
    Pick-up speed
    9.1
    Drop-off speed
    9.3
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.2
    €117 - €263
    per day
    147 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
    +611800501934
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    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
    08:00-13:00
    Sun
    08:00-13:00
    Thrifty
    Thrifty
    8.9
    Very good
    33 reviews
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    9.1
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.4
    Drop-off speed
    9.4
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9
    €100 - €248
    per day
    147 Lake St, Cairns City
    +61136139
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    08:00-15:00
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    08:00-15:00
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    08:00-15:00
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    08:00-15:00
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    08:00-15:00
    Sat
    08:00-13:00
    Sun
    08:00-13:00
    SIXT
    SIXT
    8.8
    Very good
    15 reviews
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    9.3
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9
    €86 - €116
    per day
    Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
    +61740518099
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-15:00
    Tue
    08:00-15:00
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    08:00-15:00
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    08:00-15:00
    Fri
    08:00-15:00
    Europcar
    Europcar
    8.5
    Very good
    13 reviews
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.4
    Drop-off speed
    8.5
    Car cleanliness
    9
    Car condition
    9.1
    €81 - €373
    per day
    Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
    +61740354800
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    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
    Budget
    Budget
    8.5
    Very good
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.6
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    8.9
    €74 - €108
    per day
    153 Lake St
    1300362848
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    Mon
    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
    Sat
    08:00-12:00
    Sun
    08:00-12:00
    Avis
    Avis
    8.5
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.2
    Car condition
    9.2
    €66 - €109
    per day
    153 Lake Street
    136333
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    Mon
    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
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    08:00-17:00
    Sat
    08:00-12:00
    Sun
    08:00-12:00
    Ace Rent a car
    Ace Rent a car
    8.5
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    9.1
    €92 - €149
    per day
    147 Lake Street
    +61392222595 / 1800620408
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    Mon
    08:30-15:00
    Tue
    08:30-15:00
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    08:30-15:00
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    08:30-15:00
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    08:30-15:00
    Sat
    09:00-13:00
    Sun
    09:00-13:00
    Enterprise
    Enterprise
    8.4
    Very good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.6
    €123 - €185
    per day
    37 - 41 Sheridan Street
    742493331
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    Mon
    07:00-16:00
    Tue
    07:00-16:00
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    07:00-16:00
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    07:00-16:00
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    07:00-16:00
    Sat
    07:00-12:30
    Sun
    07:00-12:30
    Firefly
    Firefly
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.3
    €123 - €185
    per day
    Cairns Square, Abbott St
    0740468701
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    Mon
    07:30-15:00
    Tue
    07:30-15:00
    Wed
    07:30-15:00
    Thu
    07:30-15:00
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    07:30-15:00
    Sat
    07:30-12:00
    Sun
    07:30-12:00
    Keddy
    Keddy
    8.2
    Very good
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.7
    Car condition
    8.5
    €66 - €178
    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
    Thu
    08:00-16:00
    Fri
    08:00-16:00
    Routes Car Rental
    Routes Car Rental
    7.8
    Average
    Value for money
    7.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8
    Car condition
    7.9
    €88 - €300
    per day
    Cairns Square, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
    +6140413463
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-16:00
    Tue
    08:00-16:00
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    08:00-16:00
    Thu
    08:00-16:00
    Fri
    08:00-16:00
    URDRIVE
    URDRIVE
    7.8
    Average
    Value for money
    7.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.6
    Car condition
    7.6
    €193 - €278
    per day
    2 Lumley Street, Cairns City, Qld 4870, Cairns
    +61491793056 / +61489079655
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    2 Sept 2025
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    2 Sept 2025
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    2 Sept 2025
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    2 Sept 2025
    Very quick and easy experience
    Very quick and easy experience! I loved it! 🤓
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    2 Sept 2025
    Very good and fast
    Very good and fast
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    2 Sept 2025
    ease and price
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    2 Sept 2025
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    2 Sept 2025
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    2 Sept 2025
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    2 Sept 2025
    CONDITION - VERY GOOD
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    2 Sept 2025
    Easy and quick
    Easy and quick
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    2 Sept 2025
    Easy booking
    Easy booking, good prices and vearity of cars
    Slawomir,
    2 Sept 2025
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    2 Sept 2025
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