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

Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$75.18 per day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or similar
Subaru Crosstrek
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$84.27 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$84.27 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$84.60 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$86.36 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$87.02 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$88.82 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$90.58 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$91.33 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$92.60 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$96.10 per day
Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9 or similar
Mazda CX-9
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$97.40 per day
Full-size SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$97.54 per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$98.43 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$98.80 per day
Compact SUV
Nissan Juke or similar
Nissan Juke
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$98.95 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or similar
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$99.58 per day
Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9 or similar
Mazda CX-9
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$100.08 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$101.52 per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$103.61 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$104.29 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$104.56 per day
Full-size SUV
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
$105.11 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 7
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$107.20 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$110.83 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$112.18 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$113.23 per day
Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9 or similar
Mazda CX-9
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$113.63 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$118.38 per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$118.78 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$119.50 per day
Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9 or similar
Mazda CX-9
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$119.52 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$120.03 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$120.04 per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$122.94 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or similar
Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$125.35 per day
Full-size SUV
LDV D90 or similar
LDV D90
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
$125.98 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$126.67 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$129.08 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$135.24 per day
Premium SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado or similar
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$136.07 per day
Compact SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
$136.79 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$138.13 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or similar
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$139.10 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
$144.42 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$146.32 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-8 or similar
Mazda CX-8
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$160.16 per day
Standard SUV
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$162.59 per day
Compact SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
$163.82 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$164.41 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:09 on 2024-07-13. 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
$116 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
$1.20 per liter or $4.54 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.22 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.30 per liter or $4.91 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
$83.87
January
$69.58
February
$55.38
March
$80.97
April
$50.68
May
$69.08
June
$76.58
July
$93.37
August
$117.41
September
$75.87
October
$65.90
November
$97.13
December
Rental suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in May with a minimum price of $50.68.

How long are SUVs typically rented for at Cairns Airport?

Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for 10 days in May, while this drops to an average of 4 days in February, which makes it the month with the shortest average rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at Cairns Airport
6
January
4
February
6
March
6
April
10
May
5
June
6
July
6
August
6
September
6
October
10
November
6
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 May.
Popularity of SUV Rental at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
172%
January
44%
February
113%
March
118%
April
34%
May
79%
June
79%
July
108%
August
98%
September
133%
October
103%
November
118%
December

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Australia
Kia Stonic
June 27, 2024
Mossman Gorge ,really good
New Zealand
Kia Stonic
June 20, 2024
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
February 9, 2024
First time with them, overall great experience,hassle free
Australia
Ford Ranger
January 14, 2024
The car was amazing
Australia
Holden Acadia
January 2, 2024
Skyrail, green island...
Australia
Kia Stonic
December 12, 2023
Hilyday with family
Australia
Skoda Kamiq
December 1, 2023
Visiting family in cairns.
Australia
Toyota Kluger
November 6, 2023
great restaurants italian limoncello /greek on the front
Australia
Kia Stonic
September 25, 2023
We drove the scenic coastal road to Port Douglas, went crocodile watching, visited aboriginal territory, stop at various beaches and outlooks.
Australia
Skoda Kamiq
August 7, 2023
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
Hyundai Kona
July 24, 2023
Waterfalls, a big road trip to the Whitsundays islands
customer photo customer photo
Australia
MG HS
May 29, 2023
Daintree rainforest and Cairns to go whitewater rafting
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
March 27, 2023
Rainforest, crocodiles sightseeing, food
Australia
MG HS
March 17, 2023
Green Island tour
Australia
Hyundai Kona
January 21, 2023
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
Hyundai Kona
October 12, 2022
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
September 11, 2022
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
Hyundai Kona
April 16, 2022
Visited daughter , low isles, stand up paddle board on one of rivers crocodile free river.Rainforest tour with indigenous guide.
Australia
Hyundai Kona
March 29, 2022
Amazing
Australia
Hyundai Kona
February 12, 2022
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
December 11, 2021
Great trip
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
November 28, 2021
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
July 20, 2021
Cairns is beautiful with lots to see and do. Will definitely be back.
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
January 20, 2021
Plan plan plan
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse
January 4, 2021
Frequent traveler our son lives in Cairns
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
November 23, 2020
Palm cove beautiful
Australia
Hyundai Kona
October 4, 2020
its great
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
October 1, 2020
Very handy to have a car to explore the place
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander
February 5, 2020
Cairns is easy to get around on foot but the rest of the coast really requires a car to be independent.
Italy
Mitsubishi Outlander
September 5, 2019
Amazing place. We stayed in Port Douglas, stunning!!!
United States of America (USA)
Nissan X-Trail
July 25, 2019
Seakret at Cooya Beach for tropical holiday
Australia
Holden Captiva
May 9, 2019
We absolutely loved staying at Palm Cove, much more quieter and laid back than Cairns.
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Top 14 Suppliers at Cairns Airport in 2024

SIXT
Exceptional 9.2 / 230 reviews
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
$112 - $217
Working hours
Mon:07:30-23:59
Tue:07:30-23:59
Wed:07:30-23:59
Thu:07:30-23:59
Fri:07:30-23:59
Sat:07:30-22:00
Sun:07:30-22:00
Europcar
Very good 8.9 / 65 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$84 - $257
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 Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.9 / 55 reviews
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
$137 - $171
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
Budget
Very good 8.9 / 21 reviews
0740339777
Terminal Building
$196 - $270
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
National
National
Very good 8.7 / 9 reviews
+61740349045 / +61740349052
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$197
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
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.6 / 374 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
$75 - $126
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
Alamo
Very good 8.6 / 180 reviews
+61740349045
Beaufort Street, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$160 - $170
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
Very good 8.6 / 8 reviews
0740339555
Terminal Building
$225 - $276
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
Very good 8.6 / 7 reviews
+610740389990
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$206 - $277
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
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 192 reviews
+61136139
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$100 - $136
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
Very good 8.2 / 1 review
+611800501934
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$85 - $104
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
Very good 8.1 / 3 reviews
+61740349045
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$171 - $193
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
Keddy
Good 7.9 / 5 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$91 - $105
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.4 / 1 review
+6140349088
CAIRNS AIRPORT, Terminal Building
$194 - $268
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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