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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    1
    €52.06
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Very good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Port Douglas Downtown
    7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
    Drop-off information
    Port Douglas Downtown
    7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:11 on 29.08.25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Travel information

    Languages
    English
    Currency
    AUD
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +61
    Average car rental price
    €123 per day
    Average car rental length
    5 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
    €0.96 per liter or €3.63 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 cities near Port Douglas

    1. Cairnsfrom €47.77 per day
      54.3 km / 33.74 miles away
    2. Townsvillefrom €32.55 per day
      337.4 km / 209.65 miles away
    3. Proserpinefrom €28.46 per day
      551.5 km / 342.69 miles away
    4. Mackayfrom €26.38 per day
      651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
    5. Emeraldfrom €37.12 per day
      837 km / 520.09 miles away
    6. Rockhamptonfrom €47.26 per day
      928.3 km / 576.82 miles away
    7. Gladstonefrom €60.08 per day
      1,017.2 km / 632.06 miles away
    8. Bundabergfrom €34.14 per day
      1,174.8 km / 729.99 miles away
    9. Hervey Bayfrom €34.95 per day
      1,247.6 km / 775.22 miles away
    10. Noosa Headsfrom €40.04 per day
      1,355 km / 841.96 miles away
    11. Marcoolafrom €27.97 per day
      1,373.2 km / 853.27 miles away
    12. Toowoombafrom €30.58 per day
      1,400 km / 869.92 miles away
    13. North Lakesfrom €32.68 per day
      1,425.9 km / 886.01 miles away
    14. Brisbanefrom €21.78 per day
      1,445.4 km / 898.13 miles away
    15. Ipswichfrom €47.28 per day
      1,448.5 km / 900.06 miles away
    16. Alice Springsfrom €66.09 per day
      1,454.8 km / 903.97 miles away
    17. Moreefrom €32.05 per day
      1,514.3 km / 940.94 miles away
    18. Surfers Paradisefrom €22.48 per day
      1,519.6 km / 944.24 miles away
    19. Gold Coastfrom €17.10 per day
      1,538.5 km / 955.98 miles away
    20. Coolangattafrom €59.04 per day
      1,540.7 km / 957.35 miles away

    Top 20 locations near Port Douglas

    1. Cairns Airportfrom €47.77 per day
      54.3 km / 33.74 miles away
    2. Townsville Airportfrom €32.55 per day
      337.4 km / 209.65 miles away
    3. Mackay Airportfrom €109.83 per day
      651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
    4. Emerald Airportfrom €37.12 per day
      837 km / 520.09 miles away
    5. Rockhampton Airportfrom €47.26 per day
      928.3 km / 576.82 miles away
    6. Gladstone Airportfrom €60.08 per day
      1,017.2 km / 632.06 miles away
    7. Bundaberg Downtownfrom €34.14 per day
      1,174.8 km / 729.99 miles away
    8. Bundaberg Airportfrom €36.15 per day
      1,176.2 km / 730.86 miles away
    9. Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €34.95 per day
      1,237.5 km / 768.95 miles away
    10. Hervey Bay Airportfrom €38.29 per day
      1,247.6 km / 775.22 miles away
    11. Sunshine Coast Airportfrom €27.97 per day
      1,373.2 km / 853.27 miles away
    12. Brisbane Brendalefrom €52.45 per day
      1,431.6 km / 889.55 miles away
    13. Brisbane Airportfrom €21.78 per day
      1,445.4 km / 898.13 miles away
    14. Brisbane Ascotfrom €56.00 per day
      1,447 km / 899.12 miles away
    15. Brisbane (Downtown)from €30.74 per day
      1,447.7 km / 899.56 miles away
    16. Brisbane Tingalpafrom €30.83 per day
      1,452.2 km / 902.36 miles away
    17. Alice Springs Airportfrom €66.09 per day
      1,454.8 km / 903.97 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

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    Port Douglas (Downtown)
    2 rental locations

    When to book in Port Douglas and for how long?

    What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Port Douglas?

    Car rental prices in Port Douglas vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthMay Most expensive month October
    A good deal €123 Cheapest supplier SIXT Cheapest car type SUVs
    Average rental costs per day in Port Douglas
    €87
    €43
    €0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    €27

    in May

    May

    €58

    in June

    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    €79

    in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in Port Douglas is May (when prices average €27.35 per day). This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 65% cheaper than renting in October (when prices average €79.01).

    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's the most popular month to rent a car in Port Douglas?

    Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Port Douglas is May, and the least popular is May.

    Monthly searches in Port Douglas by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.1
    0.6
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    Same as average in May

    May

    Same as average in June

    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    Same as average in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in Port Douglas?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in May, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in October, they keep their car for 2 days.

    Average number of rental days in Port Douglas
    8
    4
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr

    7 days in May

    May

    7 days in June

    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep

    2 days in October

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersSIXT
    🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, Large cars
    🤑 Lowest price€123 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierSIXT

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need an International Driving Permit (IDP)?
    If your driver's license is in English or another language using the Latin alphabet, you're unlikely to need an IDP. If your driver's license is in a language that uses another script (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, etc.), then you'll need an IDP.
    Are there any toll roads around Port Douglas?
    No, there aren't any toll roads in or near Port Douglas. If you plan to travel further to Brisbane, be sure to ask about a toll transponder.
    How old do I have to be to rent a car in Port Douglas?
    You have to be at least 21 years old to rent in Port Douglas. If you're under 25, you're likely going to be charged an additional young driver fee.
    Can I rent a car in Port Douglas and drop it off somewhere else?
    One-way rentals from Port Douglas may be possible. Be sure to enter your preferred drop-off location when searching to see the available options and total costs.

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    SIXT (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Thrifty (rated 8.4 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    2
    Lowest daily price
    €123
    Total cars available
    2

    Top 2 suppliers in Port Douglas in 2025

    SIXT
    1 location
    SIXT
    8.5
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.9
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9
    Car condition
    8.9
    €123 - €133
    per day
    Most popular location
    7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
    Thrifty
    1 location
    Thrifty
    8.4
    Very good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.9
    Car condition
    8.9
    €123 - €133
    per day
    Most popular location
    Shop 16, 56 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas

    Award-winning service

    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Rental Agencies
    SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Rental Websites
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    Highly recommended by our customers

    Easy and fast
    Easy and fast
    Michael,
    29 Aug 2025
    Fast
    Fast réservation
    SEYFEDDINE BOUTARFA,
    29 Aug 2025
    Stress free and professional service
    Stress free and professional service. Denis not only explained my options but also s...
    Dariusz,
    29 Aug 2025
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    Great Expérience, very friendly user online tool, good choice and price
    BF,
    29 Aug 2025
    Easy to book
    Easy to book
    Chiedu Oranye,
    29 Aug 2025
    Easy to book, Dental depends on Dental company
    Easy to book, Dental depends on Dental company
    Nunziato Cannavo ,
    29 Aug 2025
    Fast service easy
    Fast service. Quick booking
    Michal Podhajski,
    29 Aug 2025
    Easy to book
    Easy to book
    Barry,
    29 Aug 2025
    Simple et rapide
    Simple et rapide
    Anouck Avocat-Maulaz,
    29 Aug 2025
    Easy with lot of otpions
    Easy. Lot of extra filter in the search page that others do not have.
    Sandor Ulaki,
    29 Aug 2025
    This is the first time and I expect…
    This is the first time and I expect nice model and reservation for El calafate
    Bojan Stevanov,
    29 Aug 2025
    We had problema with 8moowerent8
    We had problema with 8moowerent8, caise they didn’t want to take our credit card bec...
    Consumer,
    29 Aug 2025
    Took the full coverage insurance from…
    Took the full coverage insurance from Discover Cars and I am very satisfied with thi...
    Rostyslav,
    29 Aug 2025
    Great
    Easy and fast booking
    Tom Jordsjoe,
    29 Aug 2025
    Cheap and efficient and staff all…
    Cheap and efficient and staff all friendly and helpful. Pick up and drop off at airp...
    Benn Lowery,
    29 Aug 2025
    It was a very easy and friendly…
    It was a very easy and friendly interaction.
    Ahmad Mitkal Mahajna,
    29 Aug 2025
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