Car Hire in Cairns
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Economy
MG 3
or comparable
£ 23.36
/ per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic
or comparable
£ 24.48
/ per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
MG 5
or comparable
£ 25.38
/ per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
MG HS
or comparable
£ 29.73
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
MG HS
or comparable
£ 30.70
/ per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Special
Mystery Car
or comparable
£ 33.38
/ per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 47.10
/ per day
City Centre Car Hire
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger
or comparable
£ 56.66
/ 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 12:17 on 2023-11-27.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£ 34 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gasoline price
£ 0.99 per litre or £ 3.75 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.89 per litre or £ 3.36 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.10 per litre or £ 4.15 / 1 gallon
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 £ 55.49 per day
- From Cairns to Brisbane - 35 offers from £ 55.49 per day
- From Cairns to Townsville - 35 offers from £ 33.57 per day
Top 20 Cities near Cairns
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Port Douglas Car Hire starting at £ 53.75 per day54.3 km / 33.7 miles away
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Rockhampton Car Hire starting at £ 23.36 per day874.0 km / 543.1 miles away
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Hervey Bay Car Hire starting at £ 31.26 per day1193.4 km / 741.5 miles away
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1242.8 km / 772.2 miles away
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Brisbane Car Hire starting at £ 20.13 per day1391.1 km / 864.4 miles away
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Ipswich Car Hire starting at £ 59.58 per day1394.4 km / 866.4 miles away
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Alice Springs Car Hire starting at £ 28.74 per day1454.7 km / 903.9 miles away
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Tamworth Car Hire starting at £ 25.69 per day1660.8 km / 1032.0 miles away
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Darwin Car Hire starting at £ 18.62 per day1675.3 km / 1041.0 miles away
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Newcastle Car Hire starting at £ 25.24 per day1871.3 km / 1162.8 miles away
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Sydney Car Hire starting at £ 20.13 per day1972.0 km / 1225.3 miles away
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Wagga Wagga Car Hire starting at £ 36.06 per day2038.9 km / 1266.9 miles away
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Canberra Car Hire starting at £ 36.90 per day2076.5 km / 1290.3 miles away
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Adelaide Car Hire starting at £ 21.90 per day2132.4 km / 1325.0 miles away
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Bendigo Car Hire starting at £ 26.20 per day2214.4 km / 1376.0 miles away
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Melbourne Car Hire starting at £ 24.60 per day2313.2 km / 1437.4 miles away
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Devonport Car Hire starting at £ 20.70 per day2701.0 km / 1678.3 miles away
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Launceston Car Hire starting at £ 27.24 per day2745.5 km / 1706.0 miles away
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Kalgoorlie Car Hire starting at £ 56.58 per day2903.9 km / 1804.4 miles away
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Perth Car Hire starting at £ 33.14 per day3431.9 km / 2132.5 miles away
Top 17 Destinations around Cairns
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Brisbane Tingalpa Car Hire starting at £ 22.79 per day1398.0 km / 868.7 miles away
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Brisbane Archerfield Car Hire starting at £ 51.61 per day1402.6 km / 871.5 miles away
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Alice Springs Airport Car Hire starting at £ 28.74 per day1454.7 km / 903.9 miles away
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Darwin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.62 per day1675.3 km / 1041.0 miles away
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Sydney Penrith Car Hire starting at £ 33.39 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 £ 44.85 per day1945.5 km / 1208.9 miles away
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Sydney Parramatta Car Hire starting at £ 33.39 per day1955.7 km / 1215.2 miles away
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Sydney Artarmon Car Hire starting at £ 31.09 per day1959.1 km / 1217.3 miles away
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Sydney Airport Car Hire starting at £ 20.13 per day1972.0 km / 1225.3 miles away
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Canberra Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.90 per day2076.5 km / 1290.3 miles away
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Adelaide Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.90 per day2132.4 km / 1325.0 miles away
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Melbourne Airport Car Hire starting at £ 24.60 per day2313.2 km / 1437.4 miles away
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City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 29.07 per day2327.9 km / 1446.5 miles away
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Melbourne Hoppers Crossing Car Hire starting at £ 36.52 per day2336.0 km / 1451.5 miles away
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Perth Fremantle Car Hire starting at £ 44.29 per day3455.1 km / 2146.9 miles away
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Melbourne Clayton Car Hire starting at £ 28.62 per day6094.8 km / 3787.1 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Cairns the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Cairns fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cairns
The best month to hire a car in Cairns is November (when the average price is £ 29.92 per day). This is 30% less than the yearly average and 50% less than hiring in December (when the average price is £ 60.23).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cairns?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in July, average hirers keep their car for 9, and in July, for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Cairns
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Cairns?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Cairns is October, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cairns by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
| Car hire locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, EastCoast Car Rentals, Jucy, SIXT, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | £ 23 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
Most Popular Car Hire Models
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Car Rentals | Kia Stonic | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Jucy | Hyundai Accent | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | MG HS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| 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 |
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
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
151
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
£ 33.84
Lowest daily price
£ 23.36
Total cars available
176
Top 17 Hire Companies in Cairns in 2023
SIXT
2 locations
£ 32 - £ 64
Europcar
2 locations
£ 28 - £ 94
Budget
1 location
£ 49 - £ 144
Bargain Car Rentals
1 location
£ 24 - £ 87
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£ 47 - £ 112
Dollar
2 locations
£ 39 - £ 75
National
1 location
£ 85 - £ 130
Alamo
1 location
£ 23 - £ 70
Avis
1 location
£ 58 - £ 160
Simba Car Hire
1 location
£ 25 - £ 63
EastCoast Car Rentals
1 location
£ 25 - £ 47
Hertz
1 location
Thrifty
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 77
Enterprise
1 location
£ 30 - £ 46
Keddy
2 locations
£ 33 - £ 61
Jucy
1 location
£ 35 - £ 36
Firefly
1 location
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