Car Hire in Cairns
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Cairns Airport Car Hire
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable

£ 21.96
per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona
or comparable

£ 28.15
per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
MG HS
or comparable

£ 30.13
per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Premium
Peugeot 508s
or comparable

£ 36.04
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre Car Hire
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable

£ 42.02
/ per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or comparable

£ 45.96
/ per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Full-size Elite SUV
Isuzu MU-X
or comparable

£ 43.01
/ per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Standard Elite SUV
Mercedes GLB
or comparable

£ 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
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Port Douglas Car Hire starting at £ 45.24 per day54.3 km / 33.7 miles away
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Rockhampton Car Hire starting at £ 31.20 per day874.0 km / 543.1 miles away
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Hervey Bay Car Hire starting at £ 47.32 per day1193.4 km / 741.5 miles away
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Brisbane Car Hire starting at £ 15.99 per day1391.1 km / 864.4 miles away
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Ipswich Car Hire starting at £ 62.76 per day1394.4 km / 866.4 miles away
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Alice Springs Car Hire starting at £ 36.42 per day1454.7 km / 903.9 miles away
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Tamworth Car Hire starting at £ 29.34 per day1660.8 km / 1032.0 miles away
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Darwin Car Hire starting at £ 26.09 per day1675.3 km / 1041.0 miles away
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Newcastle Car Hire starting at £ 19.99 per day1871.3 km / 1162.8 miles away
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Sydney Car Hire starting at £ 24.20 per day1972.0 km / 1225.3 miles away
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Wagga Wagga Car Hire starting at £ 35.59 per day2038.9 km / 1266.9 miles away
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Canberra Car Hire starting at £ 27.10 per day2076.5 km / 1290.3 miles away
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Adelaide Car Hire starting at £ 15.77 per day2132.4 km / 1325.0 miles away
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Bendigo Car Hire starting at £ 36.13 per day2214.4 km / 1376.0 miles away
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2232.9 km / 1387.5 miles away
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Melbourne Car Hire starting at £ 23.38 per day2313.2 km / 1437.4 miles away
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Devonport Car Hire starting at £ 20.93 per day2701.0 km / 1678.3 miles away
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Launceston Car Hire starting at £ 20.52 per day2745.5 km / 1706.0 miles away
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Kalgoorlie Car Hire starting at £ 48.81 per day2903.9 km / 1804.4 miles away
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Perth Car Hire starting at £ 33.48 per day3431.9 km / 2132.5 miles away
Top 16 Destinations around Cairns
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Brisbane Tingalpa Car Hire starting at £ 22.42 per day1398.0 km / 868.7 miles away
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Brisbane Archerfield Car Hire starting at £ 62.76 per day1402.6 km / 871.5 miles away
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Alice Springs Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.42 per day1454.7 km / 903.9 miles away
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Darwin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 26.09 per day1675.3 km / 1041.0 miles away
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Sydney Penrith Car Hire starting at £ 44.34 per day1939.3 km / 1205.0 miles away
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1943.7 km / 1207.8 miles away
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Sydney Castle Hill Car Hire starting at £ 44.34 per day1945.5 km / 1208.9 miles away
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Sydney Airport Car Hire starting at £ 24.20 per day1972.0 km / 1225.3 miles away
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Canberra Airport Car Hire starting at £ 27.10 per day2076.5 km / 1290.3 miles away
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Adelaide Airport Car Hire starting at £ 19.71 per day2132.4 km / 1325.0 miles away
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Melbourne Airport Car Hire starting at £ 29.47 per day2313.2 km / 1437.4 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 28.71 per day2327.9 km / 1446.5 miles away
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Melbourne Blackburn Car Hire starting at £ 23.38 per day2328.2 km / 1446.7 miles away
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Melbourne South Yarra Car Hire starting at £ 55.21 per day2332.0 km / 1449.0 miles away
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Melbourne Hoppers Crossing Car Hire starting at £ 31.60 per day2336.0 km / 1451.5 miles away
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Melbourne Clayton Car Hire starting at £ 26.55 per day6094.8 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
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
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
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.
CH
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
30 March 2023
Cape Tribulation was worth the drive
PT
Australia
Hyundai Kona
14 March 2023
Was visiting family and friends so appreciated a good experience hiring a car.
AS
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
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 140

Ace Rental Cars
1 location
£ 46 - £ 97

EastCoast Car Rentals
1 location
£ 28 - £ 40

Alamo
1 location
£ 55 - £ 278

Europcar
2 locations
£ 44 - £ 68

National
1 location
£ 171 - £ 292

Bargain Car Rentals
1 location
£ 30 - £ 109

Budget
1 location
£ 62 - £ 80

Thrifty
2 locations
£ 42 - £ 73

Hertz
1 location
£ 58 - £ 77

Avis
1 location
£ 67 - £ 86

Enterprise
1 location
£ 58 - £ 286

Keddy
2 locations
£ 47 - £ 77

Dollar
2 locations
£ 46 - £ 96

Jucy
1 location
£ 22 - £ 39

Firefly
1 location
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