SUV Rental at Cairns Airport

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Cairns Airport (CNS), Cairns, Australia
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest SUV Rental Rates

Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$46.10 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$46.25 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$47.41 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$49.17 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$49.43 per day
Compact SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$50.31 per day
Compact SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$50.48 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$51.41 per day
Compact SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$51.76 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or similar
Nissan X-Trail
  • 4
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$52.23 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$52.61 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$53.42 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$54.21 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
Kia Stonic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$54.29 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$55.11 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$55.39 per day
Compact SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
$56.53 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
$58.52 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$59.54 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$60.25 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$61.37 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-8 or similar
Mazda CX-8
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$62.20 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$62.43 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$62.70 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$63.07 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG Excite or similar
MG Excite
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$63.78 per day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$64.05 per day
Compact SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$64.47 per day
Compact SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$65.18 per day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$65.20 per day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
$65.89 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$66.03 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or similar
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$66.35 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$67.06 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$67.95 per day
Premium Crossover
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
Skoda Kodiaq
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$68.41 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Corolla Cross or similar
Toyota Corolla Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$68.46 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-8 or similar
Mazda CX-8
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$68.52 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$68.66 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$70.00 per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or similar
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
$70.92 per day
Compact SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
$70.92 per day
Compact SUV
Haval Jolion or similar
Haval Jolion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
$70.92 per day
Premium Crossover
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
Skoda Kodiaq
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$71.34 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$71.35 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$71.59 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$74.89 per day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
$76.53 per day
Full-size SUV
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$76.99 per day
Premium Crossover
Skoda Kodiaq or similar
Skoda Kodiaq
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$78.81 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:13 AM on 10/19/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$65 per day
Average car rental length
7 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%
Rating
9.4 / 10
Average gas price
$1.13 per liter or $4.28 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.07 per liter or $4.03 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.24 per liter or $4.70 per gallon

During which month is it most affordable to rent an SUV at Cairns Airport?

Our data shows how the prices for renting an SUV at Cairns Airport fluctuate throughout the year. The graph below can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average SUV Rental Price at Cairns Airport
$78.86
January
$57.68
February
$74.65
March
$105.94
April
$76.73
May
$87.92
June
$130.61
July
$78.68
August
$93.95
September
$100.95
October
$82.13
November
$99.32
December
Rental suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in February with a minimum price of $57.68.

How long are SUVs typically rented for at Cairns Airport?

Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for 11 days in August, while this drops to an average of 4 days in March, which makes it the month with the shortest average rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at Cairns Airport
5
January
8
February
4
March
7
April
6
May
6
June
9
July
11
August
6
September
6
October
8
November
5
December

Which month sees the highest demand for SUV rental at Cairns Airport?

Renters more often prefer an SUV at Cairns Airport in January, while they less often prefer one in September.
Popularity of SUV Rental at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
160%
January
71%
February
59%
March
106%
April
124%
May
59%
June
142%
July
106%
August
41%
September
59%
October
112%
November
160%
December

Our customers' reviews

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Australia
Toyota Prado
9/12/25
Palm Grove, Cape Tribulation, Port Douglas and finished off with overnight at accomodation at Pullman Reef Hotel (all excellent). Karunda Rail trip was excellent- pay the extra if you can for the upgrade. Army museum blew me away.
Australia
Toyota Prado
7/19/25
Travel through FN Queensland. Cairns, port Douglas Cooktown and back. About 1000 km. Amazing
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander
4/28/25
Having the car made our trip more family friendly as we were able to travel at the times that were convenient to us. When you are stuck when you use a tour company
Netherlands
MG ZS
1/11/25
The many attractiins as in nature, the road from cairns to port douglas. Driving to Kuranda, great barrier reef. If we could planbin advance to join a hot balloon trip early in the morning.
Australia
Kia Stonic
6/27/24
Mossman Gorge ,really good
New Zealand
Kia Stonic
6/20/24
Took the car and went to the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas for a couple of days - went to the Mossman gorge and then the Daintree river Back to Cairns then South to Josephine falls , the Atherton Tablelands and Kuranda Next day visiting Crystal Cascades , then spent the 2 nd last day watching the Cairns Ironman Triathlon Overall a great trip
Australia
Kia Stonic
2/9/24
First time with them, overall great experience,hassle free
Australia
Ford Ranger
1/14/24
The car was amazing
Australia
Holden Acadia
1/2/24
Skyrail, green island...
Australia
Kia Stonic
12/12/23
Hilyday with family
Australia
Mazda CX-3
12/1/23
Visiting family in cairns.
Australia
Toyota Kluger
11/6/23
great restaurants italian limoncello /greek on the front
Australia
Kia Stonic
9/25/23
We drove the scenic coastal road to Port Douglas, went crocodile watching, visited aboriginal territory, stop at various beaches and outlooks.
Australia
Mazda CX-3
8/7/23
Palm cove is a wonderful place for a holiday with loads of things close to explore such as the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef
Australia
Kia Stonic
7/24/23
Waterfalls, a big road trip to the Whitsundays islands
Photo 1 by anthony h. (7/24/23) Photo 2 by anthony h. (7/24/23)
Australia
MG HS
5/29/23
Daintree rainforest and Cairns to go whitewater rafting
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
3/27/23
Rainforest, crocodiles sightseeing, food
Australia
MG HS
3/17/23
Green Island tour
Australia
Kia Stonic
1/21/23
We have a wonderful family time in cairns and we have done the most of the activities. The weather was humid but we have enjoyed the every moments in cairns # love it # must visit place in the earth
New Zealand
Kia Stonic
10/12/22
Outer reef, sky rail and Mossman gorge were the highlights. Also found the Reef Resort perfect for our 13 members of the family.
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
9/11/22
Was a family hoilday so exploring is what we did The local attractions n then port douglas an Cape tribulation. Alot of driving an alot of fun had .
Australia
Kia Stonic
4/16/22
Visited daughter , low isles, stand up paddle board on one of rivers crocodile free river.Rainforest tour with indigenous guide.
Australia
Kia Stonic
3/29/22
Amazing
Australia
Kia Stonic
2/12/22
Do lots of day trips from cairns Check out the water falls and swimming holes by joining Far North Queensland waterfalls on Facebook
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
12/11/21
Great trip
Australia
Mazda CX-3
11/28/21
Hired a car to visit the daintree. The Holden Equinox was a perfect car for the trip. There was a lot of driving and it was a very comfortable car to drive
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
7/20/21
Cairns is beautiful with lots to see and do. Will definitely be back.
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
1/20/21
Plan plan plan
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse
1/4/21
Frequent traveler our son lives in Cairns
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
11/23/20
Palm cove beautiful
Australia
Kia Stonic
10/4/20
its great
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
10/1/20
Very handy to have a car to explore the place
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander
2/5/20
Cairns is easy to get around on foot but the rest of the coast really requires a car to be independent.
Italy
Mitsubishi Outlander
9/5/19
Amazing place. We stayed in Port Douglas, stunning!!!
United States of America (USA)
Nissan X-Trail
7/25/19
Seakret at Cooya Beach for tropical holiday
Australia
Holden Captiva
5/9/19
We absolutely loved staying at Palm Cove, much more quieter and laid back than Cairns.

Top 16 Suppliers at Cairns Airport in 2025

SIXT
Outstanding 9.2 / 254 reviews
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
$51 - $79
Working hours
Mon:
07:30-18:00
Tue:
07:30-18:00
Wed:
07:30-18:00
Thu:
07:30-18:00
Fri:
07:30-18:00
Sat:
07:30-18:00
Sun:
07:30-18:00
Simba Car Hire
Outstanding 9.1 / 189 reviews
+61740212777 / +61280056696 / +61881263890
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
$46 - $66
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-20:00
Tue:
07:00-20:00
Wed:
07:00-20:00
Thu:
07:00-20:00
Fri:
07:00-20:00
Sat:
08:00-18:00
Sun:
08:00-18:00
Europcar
Excellent 8.9 / 78 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$60 - $203
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-23:30
Tue:
08:00-23:30
Wed:
08:00-23:30
Thu:
08:00-23:30
Fri:
08:00-23:30
Sat:
08:00-23:30
Sun:
08:00-23:30
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Excellent 8.9 / 57 reviews
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
$57 - $89
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
National
National
Excellent 8.9 / 12 reviews
+61740349045 / +61740349052
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$111 - $200
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-23:00
Tue:
07:00-23:00
Wed:
07:00-23:00
Thu:
07:00-23:00
Fri:
07:00-23:00
Sat:
07:00-23:00
Sun:
07:00-23:00
Alamo
Excellent 8.8 / 203 reviews
+61740349045
Beaufort Street, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$61 - $79
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-23:00
Tue:
07:00-23:00
Wed:
07:00-23:00
Thu:
07:00-23:00
Fri:
07:00-23:00
Sat:
07:00-23:00
Sun:
07:00-23:00
Avis
Excellent 8.8 / 9 reviews
136333
Terminal Building
$106 - $259
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-23:59
Tue:
07:00-23:59
Wed:
07:00-23:59
Thu:
07:00-23:59
Fri:
07:00-23:59
Sat:
07:00-23:59
Sun:
07:00-23:59
EastCoast Car Rentals
Excellent 8.7 / 415 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
$49 - $53
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-20:00
Tue:
07:00-20:00
Wed:
07:00-20:00
Thu:
07:00-20:00
Fri:
07:00-20:00
Sat:
08:00-19:00
Sun:
08:00-19:00
Budget
Excellent 8.7 / 26 reviews
1300362848
Terminal Building
$54 - $104
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-23:59
Tue:
07:00-23:59
Wed:
07:00-23:59
Thu:
07:00-23:59
Fri:
07:00-23:59
Sat:
07:00-23:59
Sun:
07:00-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.7 / 8 reviews
0740389990
Airport Ave
$77 - $119
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-23:30
Tue:
06:00-23:30
Wed:
06:00-23:30
Thu:
06:00-23:30
Fri:
06:00-23:30
Sat:
06:00-23:30
Sun:
06:00-23:30
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.6 / 5 reviews
+611800501934
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$55 - $113
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-23:30
Tue:
06:00-23:30
Wed:
06:00-23:30
Thu:
06:00-23:30
Fri:
06:00-23:30
Sat:
06:00-23:30
Sun:
06:00-23:30
Enterprise
Excellent 8.5 / 5 reviews
+61740349045
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$53 - $71
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-23:00
Tue:
07:00-23:00
Wed:
07:00-23:00
Thu:
07:00-23:00
Fri:
07:00-23:00
Sat:
07:00-23:00
Sun:
07:00-23:00
Thrifty
Very Good 8.4 / 210 reviews
+61136139
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$66 - $125
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-23:30
Tue:
06:00-23:30
Wed:
06:00-23:30
Thu:
06:00-23:30
Fri:
06:00-23:30
Sat:
06:00-23:30
Sun:
06:00-23:30
Keddy
Very Good 8.1 / 5 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$49 - $77
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-23:30
Tue:
08:00-23:30
Wed:
08:00-23:30
Thu:
08:00-23:30
Fri:
08:00-23:30
Sat:
08:00-23:30
Sun:
08:00-23:30
URDRIVE
URDRIVE
Good 7.9 / 6 reviews
+611300458584 / +61483904223
404 Sheridan Road, Cairns North Qld 4870, Cairns
$71 - $102
Working hours
Mon:
06:30-22:30
Tue:
06:30-22:30
Wed:
06:30-22:30
Thu:
06:30-22:30
Fri:
06:30-22:30
Sat:
06:30-22:30
Sun:
06:30-22:30
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.6 / 1 review
+6140349088
CAIRNS AIRPORT, Terminal Building
$60 - $204
Working hours
Mon:
08:00-23:30
Tue:
08:00-23:30
Wed:
08:00-23:30
Thu:
08:00-23:30
Fri:
08:00-23:30
Sat:
08:00-23:30
Sun:
08:00-23:30

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