Car Rental in Downtown Port Douglas
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Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
$37.92
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Toyota RAV4
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
$39.24
per day
8.6
Excellent
1 review
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Port Douglas Downtown
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Downtown Port Douglas and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Downtown Port Douglas in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$39 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
$1.11 per liter or $4.20 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.05 per liter or $3.97 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.16 per liter or $4.39 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Port Douglas Downtown
- Cairns Airportfrom $40.26 per day54.3 km / 33.74 miles away
- Townsville Airportfrom $34.12 per day337.4 km / 209.65 miles away
- Whitsunday Coast Airportfrom $40.36 per day551.5 km / 342.69 miles away
- Mackay Airportfrom $27.49 per day651.4 km / 404.76 miles away
- Emerald Airportfrom $42.60 per day837 km / 520.09 miles away
- Rockhampton Airportfrom $39.82 per day928.3 km / 576.82 miles away
- Gladstone Airportfrom $49.73 per day1,017.2 km / 632.06 miles away
- Bundaberg Downtownfrom $29.54 per day1,174.8 km / 729.99 miles away
- Bundaberg Airportfrom $32.13 per day1,176.2 km / 730.86 miles away
- Hervey Bay Downtownfrom $24.87 per day1,237.5 km / 768.95 miles away
- Hervey Bay Airportfrom $27.27 per day1,247.6 km / 775.22 miles away
- Sunshine Coast Airportfrom $26.46 per day1,373.2 km / 853.27 miles away
- Toowoomba Wellcamp Airportfrom $40.02 per day1,397.3 km / 868.24 miles away
- Brisbane Brendalefrom $73.64 per day1,431.6 km / 889.55 miles away
- Brisbane Airportfrom $14.95 per day1,445.4 km / 898.13 miles away
- Brisbane Ascotfrom $37.53 per day1,447 km / 899.12 miles away
- Brisbane Fortitude Valleyfrom $40.37 per day1,447.6 km / 899.5 miles away
- Brisbane (Downtown)from $37.22 per day1,447.7 km / 899.56 miles away
- Brisbane Tingalpafrom $54.30 per day1,452.2 km / 902.36 miles away
- Alice Springs Airportfrom $36.16 per day1,454.8 km / 903.97 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
SIXT
7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
B
Thrifty
Shop 16, 56 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
When to book in Downtown Port Douglas and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Downtown Port Douglas?
The cost of renting a car in Downtown Port Douglas 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 June | |
| A good deal $39 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type SUVs |
Average rental costs per day in Downtown Port Douglas
$74
$37
$0
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
$32
in May
May
$67
in June
Jun
$48
in July
Jul
$63
in August
Aug
Sep
$49
in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Downtown Port Douglas is May — when rental costs average $31.68 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 53% cheaper than renting a car in June (when prices average $66.88 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 Downtown Port Douglas?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Downtown Port Douglas, travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches in Downtown 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
Same as average in July
Jul
Same as average in August
Aug
Sep
Same as average in October
Oct
Nov
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Downtown Port Douglas?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in May the average rental period is 7 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Downtown Port Douglas
8
4
0
Jan
Feb
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
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, Large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $38 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 |
Car rental statistics
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$39
Lowest daily price
$38
Total cars available
3
Top 2 suppliers in Downtown Port Douglas in 2025
SIXT
8.6
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.2
$38–$55
per day
7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
+61740995555
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-15:30
Tue
08:00-15:30
Wed
08:00-15:30
Thu
08:00-15:30
Fri
08:00-15:30
Thrifty
8.6
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
9.2
Car condition
9.3
$38–$55
per day
Shop 16, 56 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
+61740995555
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
08:00-12:30
Sun
08:00-12:00
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2023
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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