Car Hire in Cairns

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Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Cairns Airport
Compact
Hyundai Accent or comparable
Hyundai Accent
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£ 20.38 / per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
Nissan Tiida or comparable
Nissan Tiida
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Jucy
£ 24.57 / per day
Cairns Airport
Economy
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 26.95 / per day
Cairns Airport
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
£ 34.02 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Cairns Airport
Special
Mystery Car or comparable
Mystery Car
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 36.75 / per day
Cairns Airport
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£ 37.10 / per day
City Centre
Premium SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
Volvo XC60
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£ 59.11 / per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or comparable
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£ 91.43 / 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 05:20 on 2024-04-26.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£ 41 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%
Score
9.5 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 0.96 per litre or £ 3.62 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.89 per litre or £ 3.36 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.04 per litre or £ 3.92 / 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 £ 54.96 per day
  • From Cairns to Brisbane - 35 offers from £ 54.96 per day
  • From Cairns to Townsville - 35 offers from £ 33.25 per day

Top 20 Cities near Cairns

  1. Port Douglas starting at £ 26.39 per day
    54.3 km / 33.7 miles
  2. Rockhampton starting at £ 29.70 per day
    874 km / 543.1 miles
  3. Hervey Bay starting at £ 41.89 per day
    1,193.4 km / 741.5 miles
  4. Kingaroy
    1,242.8 km / 772.2 miles
  5. Brisbane starting at £ 17.21 per day
    1,391.1 km / 864.4 miles
  6. Ipswich starting at £ 53.56 per day
    1,394.4 km / 866.4 miles
  7. Alice Springs starting at £ 58.78 per day
    1,454.7 km / 903.9 miles
  8. Tamworth starting at £ 27.62 per day
    1,660.8 km / 1,032 miles
  9. Darwin starting at £ 16.24 per day
    1,675.3 km / 1,041 miles
  10. Newcastle starting at £ 25.09 per day
    1,871.3 km / 1,162.8 miles
  11. Sydney starting at £ 13.59 per day
    1,972 km / 1,225.3 miles
  12. Wagga Wagga starting at £ 25.83 per day
    2,038.9 km / 1,266.9 miles
  13. Canberra starting at £ 24.61 per day
    2,076.5 km / 1,290.3 miles
  14. Adelaide starting at £ 17.24 per day
    2,132.4 km / 1,325 miles
  15. Bendigo starting at £ 34.97 per day
    2,214.4 km / 1,376 miles
  16. Melbourne starting at £ 14.80 per day
    2,313.2 km / 1,437.4 miles
  17. Devonport starting at £ 25.60 per day
    2,701 km / 1,678.3 miles
  18. Launceston starting at £ 16.56 per day
    2,745.5 km / 1,706 miles
  19. Kalgoorlie starting at £ 33.87 per day
    2,903.9 km / 1,804.4 miles
  20. Perth starting at £ 24.01 per day
    3,431.9 km / 2,132.5 miles

Top 15 Locations near Cairns

  1. Alice Springs Airport starting at £ 74.69 per day
    1,454.7 km / 903.9 miles
  2. Darwin Airport starting at £ 16.24 per day
    1,675.3 km / 1,041 miles
  3. Sydney Penrith starting at £ 25.72 per day
    1,939.3 km / 1,205 miles
  4. Sydney St Mary's starting at £ 28.14 per day
    1,943.7 km / 1,207.8 miles
  5. Sydney Castle Hill starting at £ 25.72 per day
    1,945.5 km / 1,208.9 miles
  6. Sydney Parramatta starting at £ 25.72 per day
    1,955.7 km / 1,215.2 miles
  7. Sydney Artarmon starting at £ 18.25 per day
    1,959.1 km / 1,217.3 miles
  8. Sydney Airport starting at £ 13.59 per day
    1,972 km / 1,225.3 miles
  9. Canberra Airport starting at £ 31.53 per day
    2,076.5 km / 1,290.3 miles
  10. Adelaide Airport starting at £ 17.24 per day
    2,132.4 km / 1,325 miles
  11. Melbourne Airport starting at £ 14.80 per day
    2,313.2 km / 1,437.4 miles
  12. City Centre starting at £ 24.46 per day
    2,327.9 km / 1,446.5 miles
  13. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at £ 19.24 per day
    2,336 km / 1,451.5 miles
  14. Melbourne Clayton starting at £ 24.65 per day
    2,339.1 km / 1,453.4 miles
  15. Perth Fremantle starting at £ 33.75 per day
    3,455.1 km / 2,146.9 miles

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
£ 28.93
January
£ 21.20
February
£ 25.79
March
£ 31.77
April
£ 41.74
May
£ 43.65
June
£ 53.67
July
£ 44.82
August
£ 38.43
September
£ 30.68
October
£ 29.59
November
£ 38.01
December
The best month to hire a car in Cairns is February (when the average price is £ 21.20 per day). This is 41% less than the yearly average and 60% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £ 53.67).

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?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in April, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Cairns
7
January
8
February
7
March
6
April
7
May
7
June
9
July
7
August
8
September
8
October
8
November
7
December

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 January, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cairns by Monthly Searches
137%
January
63%
February
72%
March
67%
April
98%
May
85%
June
97%
July
99%
August
106%
September
124%
October
124%
November
128%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Bargain Car Rentals, Jucy, EastCoast Car Rentals, SIXT, Alamo
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price £ 20 per day
Cheapest supplier Bargain Car Rentals

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Car Rentals Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals Kia Stonic 4 2 SUVs
Jucy Hyundai Accent 5 2 Medium cars
Jucy Nissan Tiida 4 2 Large cars
Bargain Car Rentals MG HS 4 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
EastCoast Car Rentals Kia Picanto 5 1 Small cars
EastCoast Car Rentals Hyundai i30 4 2 Large cars
SIXT Kia Carnival 5 3 People Carriers
Bargain Car Rentals Toyota Corolla 4 2 Large 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.

United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
16 March 2024
Dauntree rainforest, Whitehaven islands tour with Sealink, Scenic flight with Ocean Rafting
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
2 March 2024
Magnetic Island was really good
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Sedan
18 February 2024
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef - Rainforests and 3000k!!
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.
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Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Simba Car Hire
9.3 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
164
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
£ 41.29
Lowest daily price
£ 20.38
Total cars available
203

Top 18 Suppliers in Cairns in 2024

Simba Car Hire
Simba Car Hire
Exceptional 9.3 / 25 reviews
1 location
£ 34
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Exceptional 9.2 / 965 reviews
1 location
£ 20 - £ 111
SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.1 / 239 reviews
2 locations
£ 34 - £ 98
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.9 / 55 reviews
1 location
£ 34 - £ 88
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.9 / 21 reviews
1 location
£ 36 - £ 70
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.8 / 73 reviews
2 locations
£ 35 - £ 117
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.7 / 11 reviews
1 location
£ 49 - £ 82
National
National
Very good 8.7 / 9 reviews
1 location
£ 137 - £ 181
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.6 / 8 reviews
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 86
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 7 reviews
1 location
£ 54 - £ 93
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.5 / 177 reviews
1 location
£ 27 - £ 65
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.4 / 367 reviews
1 location
£ 26 - £ 63
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.4 / 215 reviews
2 locations
£ 44 - £ 88
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8 / 4 reviews
2 locations
£ 32 - £ 195
Jucy
Jucy
Good 7.9 / 307 reviews
1 location
£ 25 - £ 30
Keddy
Keddy
Good 7.9 / 5 reviews
2 locations
£ 42 - £ 76
Firefly
Firefly
Good 7.7
1 location
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.3 / 1 review
2 locations
£ 35 - £ 63
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