Car Rental in Cairns (Downtown)
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Toyota Camry
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
R$413.64
per day
8.5
Very good
No ratings yet
MG ZS
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
R$413.96
per day
8.2
Very good
No ratings yet
Kia Stonic
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
R$483.40
per day
8.5
Very good
2 reviews
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
R$540.48
per day
8.8
Very good
15 reviews
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Suzuki Swift
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
R$627.49
per day
8.9
Very good
33 reviews
Audi Q5
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
R$772.83
per day
8.5
Very good
13 reviews
Ford Ranger
or similar
Automatic
5
4
A/C
4
R$1,319.59
per day
9.1
Exceptional
10 reviews
Audi Q3
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
R$1,365.38
per day
7.8
Average
No ratings yet
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:55 AM on 9/17/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- 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
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
R$742 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
R$6.11 per liter or R$23.13 per gallon
Lowest gas price
R$5.75 per liter or R$21.77 per gallon
Highest gas price
R$6.35 per liter or R$24.04 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Cairns (Downtown)
- Cairns Airportfrom R$299.66 per day4.6 km / 2.86 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom R$204.19 per day279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom R$178.53 per day492.7 km / 306.15 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom R$688.96 per day592.6 km / 368.22 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom R$232.85 per day780.3 km / 484.86 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom R$296.46 per day869.5 km / 540.28 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom R$376.88 per day958.4 km / 595.52 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom R$214.16 per day1,116 km / 693.45 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom R$226.77 per day1,117.3 km / 694.26 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom R$219.24 per day1,178.7 km / 732.41 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom R$240.19 per day1,188.8 km / 738.69 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom R$175.46 per day1,314.3 km / 816.67 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom R$210.52 per day1,338.9 km / 831.95 miles away
- Brisbane Brendalefrom R$329.02 per day1,372.8 km / 853.02 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom R$136.63 per day1,386.6 km / 861.59 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom R$351.29 per day1,388.2 km / 862.59 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom R$212.91 per day1,388.8 km / 862.96 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from R$192.83 per day1,388.9 km / 863.02 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpafrom R$193.40 per day1,393.5 km / 865.88 miles away
- Brisbane Rockleafrom R$191.64 per day1,396.1 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 R$324 | A good deal R$463 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Cairns (Downtown)
R$481
R$241
R$0
R$340
in January
Jan
R$273
in February
Feb
R$264
in March
Mar
R$348
in April
Apr
R$238
in May
May
R$278
in June
Jun
R$386
in July
Jul
R$410
in August
Aug
R$364
in September
Sep
R$427
in October
Oct
R$393
in November
Nov
R$437
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cairns (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average R$237.75 per day. This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average R$437.35 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 suppliers | Thrifty, Budget, Europcar, Simba Car Hire, Dollar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | R$414 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
Highest-rated company
Dollar (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
URDRIVE (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
R$742
Lowest daily price
R$414
Total cars available
96
Top 12 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2025
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
R$733 - R$1,650
per day
147 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
+611800501934
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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
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
R$627 - R$1,553
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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-13:00
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
R$540 - R$728
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
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
R$509 - R$2,339
per day
Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
+61740354800
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
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
R$461 - R$678
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
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
R$414 - R$687
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 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
R$576 - R$933
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
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
R$771 - R$1,161
per day
37 - 41 Sheridan Street
742493331
Show 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
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
R$771 - R$1,161
per day
Cairns Square, Abbott St
0740468701
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-15:00
Tue
07:30-15:00
Wed
07:30-15:00
Thu
07:30-15:00
Fri
07:30-15:00
Sat
07:30-12:00
Sun
07:30-12:00
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
R$414 - R$1,117
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
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
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
R$549 - R$1,881
per day
Cairns Square, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
+6140413463
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
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
R$1,214 - R$1,745
per day
2 Lumley Street, Cairns City, Qld 4870, Cairns
+61491793056 / +61489079655
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