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Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€30.13
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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.
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Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€34.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Excellent
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
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 01:43 on 01/05/26. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Top 20 cities near Port Douglas
- Top 20 locations near Port Douglas
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Port Douglas and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Port Douglas in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
€42 per day
Average car rental length
4 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
€1.06 per liter or €4.01 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.00 per liter or €3.79 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.11 per liter or €4.20 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Port Douglas
- Cairnsfrom €20.46 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
- Townsvillefrom €34.96 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Airlie Beachfrom €32.46 per day543.3 km / 337.59 miles away
- Proserpinefrom €38.30 per day551.5 km / 342.69 miles away
- Mackayfrom €50.06 per day649.2 km / 403.39 miles away
- Mount Isafrom €36.84 per day786.3 km / 488.58 miles away
- Emeraldfrom €50.13 per day837 km / 520.09 miles away
- Rockhamptonfrom €56.77 per day928.3 km / 576.82 miles away
- Gladstonefrom €53.22 per day1,017 km / 631.93 miles away
- Bundabergfrom €42.73 per day1,174.8 km / 729.99 miles away
- Hervey Bayfrom €47.18 per day1,237.5 km / 768.95 miles away
- Noosa Headsfrom €38.56 per day1,355 km / 841.96 miles away
- Marcoolafrom €27.43 per day1,373.2 km / 853.27 miles away
- Maroochydorefrom €32.65 per day1,377.2 km / 855.75 miles away
- Currimundi1,389.6 km / 863.46 miles away
- Caloundrafrom €34.35 per day1,393.1 km / 865.63 miles away
- Toowoombafrom €33.51 per day1,400 km / 869.92 miles away
- North Lakesfrom €35.05 per day1,425.9 km / 886.01 miles away
- Brisbanefrom €11.39 per day1,447.7 km / 899.56 miles away
- Ipswichfrom €34.38 per day1,448.5 km / 900.06 miles away
Top 20 locations near Port Douglas
- Cairns Airportfrom €20.46 per day54.3 km / 33.74 miles away
- Cairns (Downtown)from €31.59 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom €34.96 per day337.4 km / 209.65 miles away
- Townsville (Downtown)from €37.03 per day338.7 km / 210.46 miles away
- Airlie Beach Downtownfrom €32.46 per day543.3 km / 337.59 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom €38.30 per day551.5 km / 342.69 miles away
- Mackay (Downtown)from €50.06 per day649.2 km / 403.39 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom €53.56 per day651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
- Mount Isa Airportfrom €36.84 per day782.6 km / 486.29 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom €50.13 per day837 km / 520.09 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom €56.77 per day928.3 km / 576.82 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom €53.22 per day1,017.2 km / 632.06 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom €42.73 per day1,174.8 km / 729.99 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom €42.73 per day1,176.2 km / 730.86 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom €47.64 per day1,237.5 km / 768.95 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom €47.18 per day1,247.6 km / 775.22 miles away
- Noosa Heads Downtownfrom €38.56 per day1,355 km / 841.96 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom €27.43 per day1,373.2 km / 853.27 miles away
- Maroochydore (Downtown)from €32.65 per day1,377.2 km / 855.75 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
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 December | |
| A good deal €42 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Port Douglas
€129
€64
€0
Jan
€51
in February
Feb
€33
in March
Mar
Apr
€27
in May
May
€58
in June
Jun
€42
in July
Jul
€54
in August
Aug
Sep
€42
in October
Oct
Nov
€117
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Port Douglas is May (when prices average €27.35 per day). This is 62% cheaper than the yearly average and 77% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average €117.09).
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 December, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Port Douglas by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan
0.9 times in February
Feb
0.9 times in March
Mar
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
Nov
1.8 times in December
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 March, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Port Douglas
8
4
0
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
1 day in March
Mar
Apr
7 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €42 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Large car |
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 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Lowest daily price
€42
Total cars available
1
Top 2 suppliers in Port Douglas in 2026
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.2
€42
per day
Most popular location
7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Thrifty
1 location
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.2
€42
per day
Most popular location
Shop 16, 56 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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