Car Hire in Cairns
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These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 14:30 on 2021-10-17.
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Dialing code
61
Traffic direction
Left-hand
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mi/h
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mi/h
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
One-way Car Hire in Cairns
The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Cairns and drop off in another city include:
- From Cairns to Gold Coast - 35 offers from £ 54.10 per day
- From Cairns to Brisbane - 35 offers from £ 54.10 per day
- From Cairns to Townsville - 35 offers from £ 32.73 per day
Top 6 Cities near Cairns
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Proserpine starting at £ 26.39 per day498.2 km / 309.6 miles away
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Rockhampton starting at £ 24.41 per day875.0 km / 543.7 miles away
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Gladstone starting at £ 23.73 per day963.9 km / 598.9 miles away
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Emerald starting at £ 25.80 per day785.8 km / 488.3 miles away
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782.2 km / 486.0 miles away
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Port Douglas starting at £ 31.03 per day53.3 km / 33.1 miles away
Top 10 Destinations around Cairns
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Rockhampton Airport starting at £ 24.41 per day869.5 km / 540.3 miles away
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Gladstone Airport starting at £ 23.73 per day958.4 km / 595.5 miles away
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Thangool Airport starting at £ 23.98 per day978.3 km / 607.9 miles away
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Roma Airport starting at £ 41.30 per day1114.0 km / 692.2 miles away
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Hervey Bay Airport starting at £ 21.91 per day1188.8 km / 738.7 miles away
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Tennant Creek Airport starting at £ 36.95 per day1260.4 km / 783.2 miles away
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Brisbane Brendale starting at £ 39.88 per day1372.8 km / 853.0 miles away
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Brisbane Virginia starting at £ 39.88 per day1382.1 km / 858.8 miles away
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Brisbane Ascot starting at £ 39.88 per day1388.2 km / 862.6 miles away
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Brisbane Tingalpa starting at £ 39.88 per day1393.5 km / 865.9 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Cairns?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car in Cairnsfluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Cairns
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cairns is June with prices starting at £ 22.51 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is April with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 35.51. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 28. You can use this to plan your trip at the time of year when it would be most economical to hire a car. Note that these prices are only averages. The amount of time you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cairns?
Hirers picking up a car in Cairns keep them for an average of 20 days during in November, while those picking up their cars in May keep them for an average of 2.
Average Hire Length in Cairns
What month is the most favoured for hiring a car in Cairns?
While travellers visit Cairns year-round, the most popular month for hiring a car is March, and the least popular is April.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cairns by Monthly Searches
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Mitsubishi Eclipse | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi Outlander | 5 | 2 | Station wagons |
Top 11 Hire Companies in Cairns in 2021
National
740349052
TERMINALBUILDINGAIRPORT AVENUE,
Enterprise
+61740349052
Cairns Airport, T2 Domestic Terminal, Aeroglen QLD 4870
Europcar
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Keddy
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Alamo
740349045
Terminal Building Airport Ave
Working hours
Mon:08:00-20:00
Tue:08:00-20:00
Wed:08:00-20:00
Thu:08:00-20:00
Fri:08:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-19:30
Sun:08:00-19:30
Avis
0740339555
Terminal Building
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
Budget
0740339777
Terminal Building Cairns Airport
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
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
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:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
SIXT
+61740349052
Domestic Terminal
Alamo
740349052
TERM BUILDING AIRPORT AVENUE,
Ace Rent a car
61740410895 / 3173487251
147 Lake Street