Car Hire in Cairns

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Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Cairns Airport Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Jucy
£ 21.96 per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£ 28.15 per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£ 30.13 per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Premium
Peugeot 508s or comparable
Peugeot 508s
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 36.04 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£ 42.02 / per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rental Cars
£ 45.96 / per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Full-size Elite SUV
Isuzu MU-X or comparable
Isuzu MU-X
  • 7
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 43.01 / per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite SUV
Mercedes GLB or comparable
Mercedes GLB
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 52.73 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 11:07 on 2023-06-02.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£ 37.50 / per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h
62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 1.02 per liter
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.12 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.91 per liter

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 £ 55.23 per day
  • From Cairns to Brisbane - 35 offers from £ 55.23 per day
  • From Cairns to Townsville - 35 offers from £ 33.42 per day

Top 20 Cities near Cairns

  1. Port Douglas Car Hire starting at £ 45.24 per day
    54.3 km / 33.7 miles away
  2. Rockhampton Car Hire starting at £ 31.20 per day
    874.0 km / 543.1 miles away
  3. Hervey Bay Car Hire starting at £ 47.32 per day
    1193.4 km / 741.5 miles away
  4. Brisbane Car Hire starting at £ 15.99 per day
    1391.1 km / 864.4 miles away
  5. Ipswich Car Hire starting at £ 62.76 per day
    1394.4 km / 866.4 miles away
  6. Alice Springs Car Hire starting at £ 36.42 per day
    1454.7 km / 903.9 miles away
  7. Tamworth Car Hire starting at £ 29.34 per day
    1660.8 km / 1032.0 miles away
  8. Darwin Car Hire starting at £ 26.09 per day
    1675.3 km / 1041.0 miles away
  9. Newcastle Car Hire starting at £ 19.99 per day
    1871.3 km / 1162.8 miles away
  10. Sydney Car Hire starting at £ 24.20 per day
    1972.0 km / 1225.3 miles away
  11. Wagga Wagga Car Hire starting at £ 35.59 per day
    2038.9 km / 1266.9 miles away
  12. Canberra Car Hire starting at £ 27.10 per day
    2076.5 km / 1290.3 miles away
  13. Adelaide Car Hire starting at £ 15.77 per day
    2132.4 km / 1325.0 miles away
  14. Bendigo Car Hire starting at £ 36.13 per day
    2214.4 km / 1376.0 miles away
  15. Horsham Car Hire
    2232.9 km / 1387.5 miles away
  16. Melbourne Car Hire starting at £ 23.38 per day
    2313.2 km / 1437.4 miles away
  17. Devonport Car Hire starting at £ 20.93 per day
    2701.0 km / 1678.3 miles away
  18. Launceston Car Hire starting at £ 20.52 per day
    2745.5 km / 1706.0 miles away
  19. Kalgoorlie Car Hire starting at £ 48.81 per day
    2903.9 km / 1804.4 miles away
  20. Perth Car Hire starting at £ 33.48 per day
    3431.9 km / 2132.5 miles away

Top 16 Destinations around Cairns

  1. Brisbane Tingalpa Car Hire starting at £ 22.42 per day
    1398.0 km / 868.7 miles away
  2. Brisbane Archerfield Car Hire starting at £ 62.76 per day
    1402.6 km / 871.5 miles away
  3. Alice Springs Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.42 per day
    1454.7 km / 903.9 miles away
  4. Darwin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 26.09 per day
    1675.3 km / 1041.0 miles away
  5. Sydney Penrith Car Hire starting at £ 44.34 per day
    1939.3 km / 1205.0 miles away
  6. Sydney St Marys Car Hire
    1943.7 km / 1207.8 miles away
  7. Sydney Castle Hill Car Hire starting at £ 44.34 per day
    1945.5 km / 1208.9 miles away
  8. Sydney Airport Car Hire starting at £ 24.20 per day
    1972.0 km / 1225.3 miles away
  9. Canberra Airport Car Hire starting at £ 27.10 per day
    2076.5 km / 1290.3 miles away
  10. Adelaide Airport Car Hire starting at £ 19.71 per day
    2132.4 km / 1325.0 miles away
  11. Melbourne Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.47 per day
    2313.2 km / 1437.4 miles away
  12. City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 28.71 per day
    2327.9 km / 1446.5 miles away
  13. Melbourne Blackburn Car Hire starting at £ 23.38 per day
    2328.2 km / 1446.7 miles away
  14. Melbourne South Yarra Car Hire starting at £ 55.21 per day
    2332.0 km / 1449.0 miles away
  15. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing Car Hire starting at £ 31.60 per day
    2336.0 km / 1451.5 miles away
  16. Melbourne Clayton Car Hire starting at £ 26.55 per day
    6094.8 km / 3787.1 miles away

Map of Car Hire Destinations

During which month is it most affordable to hire a car in Cairns?

Our data shows how prices for hiring a car in Cairns fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car in Cairns
£ 48.82
January
£ 34.59
February
£ 35.00
March
£ 46.56
April
£ 41.88
May
£ 60.35
June
£ 76.88
July
£ 70.20
August
£ 75.83
September
£ 65.91
October
£ 47.59
November
£ 59.96
December
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cairns is February with prices starting at £ 34.59 for an Economy class cars. The most expensive month in which to hire a car is July with prices for for a Compact class) starting at £ 76.88. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 55. 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 8 days during in March, while those picking up their cars in January keep them for an average of 6.
Average Hire Length in Cairns
6
January
7
February
8
March
7
April
7
May
7
June
8
July
8
August
7
September
7
October
7
November
7
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Cairns?

The most popular month for hiring a car in Cairns is July, and the least popular is February.
Monthly searches in Cairns by pick-up date relative to the average
80%
January
65%
February
82%
March
107%
April
108%
May
117%
June
132%
July
116%
August
107%
September
116%
October
90%
November
82%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Bargain Car Rentals, Jucy, EastCoast Car Rentals, SIXT, Europcar
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 22 per day
Cheapest supplier Jucy

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Jucy Toyota Corolla 5 3 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals Kia Stonic 4 2 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai Kona 5 2 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Car Rentals Nissan X-Trail 4 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai i30 4 2 Large cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
SIXT Hyundai Kona 5 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals MG HS 4 2 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
30 March 2023
Cape Tribulation was worth the drive
Australia
Hyundai Kona
14 March 2023
Was visiting family and friends so appreciated a good experience hiring a car.
Australia
Hyundai Kona
13 July 2022
Loved Skyrail, The Crystal Caves, Koala Park and Hartley's Crocodile Farm. I would recommend Reeftrippers for a great small experience at seeing the Great Barrier Reef, they were amazing.

Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
SIXT
9.5 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
135
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
£ 37.50
Lowest daily price
£ 21.96
Total cars available
120

Top 16 Hire Companies in Cairns in 2023

SIXT
SIXT
Remarkable 9.5 / 159 reviews
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 140
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
Remarkable 9.3 / 55 reviews
1 location
£ 46 - £ 97
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Remarkable 9.3 / 293 reviews
1 location
£ 28 - £ 40
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9.3 / 135 reviews
1 location
£ 55 - £ 278
Europcar
Europcar
Remarkable 9.3 / 49 reviews
2 locations
£ 44 - £ 68
National
National
Remarkable 9.2 / 9 reviews
1 location
£ 171 - £ 292
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Remarkable 9.2 / 756 reviews
1 location
£ 30 - £ 109
Budget
Budget
Remarkable 9.1 / 17 reviews
1 location
£ 62 - £ 80
Thrifty
Thrifty
Remarkable 9 / 185 reviews
2 locations
£ 42 - £ 73
Hertz
Hertz
Remarkable 9 / 5 reviews
1 location
£ 58 - £ 77
Avis
Avis
Remarkable 9 / 7 reviews
1 location
£ 67 - £ 86
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.7 / 2 reviews
1 location
£ 58 - £ 286
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.5 / 3 reviews
2 locations
£ 47 - £ 77
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.5 / 1 reviews
2 locations
£ 46 - £ 96
Jucy
Jucy
Outstanding 8.4 / 229 reviews
1 location
£ 22 - £ 39
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.4
1 location

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