Car Hire in Cairns
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Cairns Airport
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 30.06
per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 30.64
per day
Cairns Airport
Compact
Hyundai Accent
or comparable
£ 83.48
per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or comparable
£ 86.46
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 88.09
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
MG ZS
or comparable
£ 90.70
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Compact
Hyundai Kona
or comparable
£ 90.70
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
Hyundai Kona
or comparable
£ 92.39
/ 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 05:51 on 2022-05-22.
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 £ 54.27 per day
- From Cairns to Brisbane - 35 offers from £ 54.27 per day
- From Cairns to Townsville - 35 offers from £ 32.83 per day
Top 9 Cities near Cairns
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Proserpine starting at £ 49.66 per day498.2 km / 309.6 miles away
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Rockhampton starting at £ 75.40 per day875.0 km / 543.7 miles away
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Gladstone starting at £ 68.84 per day963.9 km / 598.9 miles away
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Emerald starting at £ 32.91 per day785.8 km / 488.3 miles away
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Mount Isa starting at £ 61.33 per day782.2 km / 486.0 miles away
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Port Douglas starting at £ 81.75 per day53.3 km / 33.1 miles away
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Thangool starting at £ 30.37 per day983.8 km / 611.3 miles away
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Moranbah starting at £ 58.49 per day625.6 km / 388.7 miles away
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Weipa starting at £ 46.16 per day622.1 km / 386.6 miles away
Top 11 Destinations around Cairns
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Moranbah Airport(MOV) starting at £ 58.49 per day620.1 km / 385.3 miles away
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Weipa Airport starting at £ 46.16 per day627.5 km / 389.9 miles away
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Mount Isa Airport starting at £ 61.33 per day781.6 km / 485.7 miles away
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Rockhampton Airport starting at £ 75.40 per day869.5 km / 540.3 miles away
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Gladstone Airport starting at £ 68.84 per day958.4 km / 595.5 miles away
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Thangool Airport starting at £ 30.37 per day978.3 km / 607.9 miles away
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Roma Airport starting at £ 32.72 per day1114.0 km / 692.2 miles away
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Hervey Bay Airport starting at £ 33.96 per day1188.8 km / 738.7 miles away
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Tennant Creek Airport starting at £ 37.07 per day1260.4 km / 783.2 miles away
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Brisbane Kippa Ring starting at £ 101.31 per day1370.7 km / 851.7 miles away
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Brisbane Brendale starting at £ 101.31 per day1372.8 km / 853.0 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 £ 22.58 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 £ 35.62. 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 October keep them for an average of 3.
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 January, and the least popular is August.
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 |
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Toyota Yaris | 4 | 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. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
YC
Australia
Kia Picanto
7 December 2021
Cairns was beautiful. With a car you can go up north and south 1.5 hrs to see more tourist attractions.
Top 15 Hire Companies in Cairns in 2022
Alamo
+61740349045
Beaufort Street, Aeroglen QLD 4870
Thrifty
136139
Airport Avenue
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Ace Rental Cars
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
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
SIXT
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
Europcar
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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
Bargain Car Rentals
+611300729230
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:00
Tue:07:00-19:00
Wed:07:00-19:00
Thu:07:00-19:00
Fri:07:00-19:00
Sat:07:00-19:00
Sun:07:00-19:00
National
+61740349045 / +61740349052
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
EastCoast Car Rentals
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:30
Tue:07:00-18:30
Wed:07:00-18:30
Thu:07:00-18:30
Fri:07:00-18:30
Sat:08:00-17:00
Sun:08:00-17:00
Budget
0740339777
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
Hertz
+610740389990
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00
Enterprise
+61740349045
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
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
Keddy
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
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
Jucy
+611800150850
55 Dutton Street Portsmith QLD 4870
Working hours
Mon:09:00-15:55
Tue:09:00-15:55
Wed:09:00-15:55
Thu:09:00-15:55
Fri:09:00-15:55
Sat:09:00-13:55
Sun:09:00-13:55
Firefly
0740389990
Cairns Apt
Working hours
Mon:07:00-22:00
Tue:07:00-22:00
Wed:07:00-22:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:07:00-22:00
Sun:07:00-22:00