Car Hire in Cairns

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Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Cairns Airport
Compact
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
MYR 181.41 per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
Hyundai i30 or comparable
Hyundai i30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
MYR 203.70 per day
Cairns Airport
Economy
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
MYR 227.34 per day
Cairns Airport
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
MYR 233.91 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Cairns Palm Cove
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
MYR 235.35 per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
MYR 347.80 per day
Cairns Airport
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or comparable
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
MYR 362.13 per day
Cairns Airport
Premium Elite SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or comparable
Toyota Land Cruiser
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
MYR 454.23 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:48 on 24/04/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
MYR 281 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 petrol price
MYR 4.85 per litre or MYR 18.35 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
MYR 4.57 per litre or MYR 17.28 per gallon
Highest petrol price
MYR 5.04 per litre or MYR 19.09 per 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 MYR 319.62 per day
  • From Cairns to Brisbane - 35 offers from MYR 319.62 per day
  • From Cairns to Townsville - 35 offers from MYR 193.37 per day

Top 20 cities near Cairns

  1. Port Douglas starting at MYR 162.46 per day
    54.3 km / 33.7 miles
  2. Rockhampton starting at MYR 227.34 per day
    874 km / 543.1 miles
  3. Hervey Bay starting at MYR 178.23 per day
    1,193.4 km / 741.5 miles
  4. Brisbane starting at MYR 70.36 per day
    1,391.1 km / 864.4 miles
  5. Ipswich starting at MYR 245.20 per day
    1,394.4 km / 866.4 miles
  6. Alice Springs starting at MYR 348.30 per day
    1,454.7 km / 903.9 miles
  7. Tamworth starting at MYR 109.52 per day
    1,660.8 km / 1,032 miles
  8. Darwin starting at MYR 155.59 per day
    1,675.3 km / 1,041 miles
  9. Newcastle starting at MYR 121.41 per day
    1,871.3 km / 1,162.8 miles
  10. Sydney starting at MYR 80.41 per day
    1,972 km / 1,225.3 miles
  11. Wagga Wagga starting at MYR 159.02 per day
    2,035.3 km / 1,264.7 miles
  12. Canberra starting at MYR 138.32 per day
    2,076.5 km / 1,290.3 miles
  13. Adelaide starting at MYR 52.29 per day
    2,132.4 km / 1,325 miles
  14. Bendigo starting at MYR 141.16 per day
    2,208.3 km / 1,372.2 miles
  15. Melbourne starting at MYR 90.96 per day
    2,313.2 km / 1,437.4 miles
  16. Mount Gambier starting at MYR 192.06 per day
    2,369.7 km / 1,472.5 miles
  17. Devonport starting at MYR 135.69 per day
    2,701.9 km / 1,678.9 miles
  18. Launceston starting at MYR 78.77 per day
    2,745.5 km / 1,706 miles
  19. Kalgoorlie starting at MYR 326.55 per day
    2,903.9 km / 1,804.4 miles
  20. Perth starting at MYR 117.53 per day
    3,431.9 km / 2,132.5 miles

Top 15 locations near Cairns

  1. Alice Springs Airport starting at MYR 354.92 per day
    1,454.7 km / 903.9 miles
  2. Darwin Airport starting at MYR 155.59 per day
    1,675.3 km / 1,041 miles
  3. Sydney Penrith starting at MYR 120.06 per day
    1,939.3 km / 1,205 miles
  4. Sydney St Mary's starting at MYR 148.62 per day
    1,943.7 km / 1,207.8 miles
  5. Sydney Castle Hill starting at MYR 119.72 per day
    1,945.5 km / 1,208.9 miles
  6. Sydney Parramatta starting at MYR 119.72 per day
    1,955.7 km / 1,215.2 miles
  7. Sydney Artarmon starting at MYR 168.23 per day
    1,959.1 km / 1,217.3 miles
  8. Sydney Airport starting at MYR 80.41 per day
    1,972 km / 1,225.3 miles
  9. Canberra Airport starting at MYR 243.26 per day
    2,076.5 km / 1,290.3 miles
  10. Adelaide Airport starting at MYR 52.29 per day
    2,132.4 km / 1,325 miles
  11. Melbourne Airport starting at MYR 90.96 per day
    2,313.2 km / 1,437.4 miles
  12. City Centre starting at MYR 127.83 per day
    2,327.9 km / 1,446.5 miles
  13. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing starting at MYR 198.58 per day
    2,336 km / 1,451.5 miles
  14. Melbourne Clayton starting at MYR 139.47 per day
    2,339.1 km / 1,453.4 miles
  15. Perth Fremantle starting at MYR 164.10 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
MYR 158.08
January
MYR 116.98
February
MYR 120.76
March
MYR 211.07
April
MYR 144.49
May
MYR 181.91
June
MYR 244.11
July
MYR 220.92
August
MYR 187.24
September
MYR 203.70
October
MYR 172.31
November
MYR 226.44
December
The best month to hire a car in Cairns is February (when the average price is MYR 116.98 per day). This is 36% less than the yearly average and 52% less than hiring in July (when the average price is MYR 244.11).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.

What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cairns?

Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in March, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Cairns
7
January
7
February
6
March
7
April
7
May
7
June
9
July
7
August
9
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 hiring a car in Cairns is December, and the least popular is September.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cairns by Monthly Searches
126%
January
89%
February
106%
March
97%
April
87%
May
83%
June
84%
July
88%
August
74%
September
106%
October
129%
November
132%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 2
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Bargain Car Rentals, Simba Car Hire, EastCoast Car Rentals, Jucy, SIXT
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars
Lowest price MYR 181 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Bargain Car Rentals Hyundai Accent 4 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals MG HS 4 2 SUVs
Bargain Car Rentals Kia Stonic 4 2 SUVs
Simba Car Hire Toyota Corolla 4 2 Medium cars
Jucy Hyundai Accent 5 2 Medium cars
Bargain Car Rentals MG 5 5 2 Large cars
Simba Car Hire MG ZS 4 2 SUVs
Simba Car Hire Kia Cerato 5 2 Large cars
Simba Car Hire MG 3 4 1 Medium cars
Jucy 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 the 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.

United Kingdom
Mitsubishi Outlander
02/03/2025
Met my daughter who is living in Tully. Drove into the Daintree National Park. Saw many beaches and waterfalls. Saw the wild life (birds, roos, crocs etc) Rode on the train to Kuranda and back on the cable car. Went down the Tully river white water rafting.
United Kingdom
Suzuki Swift
26/11/2024
Perfect for visiting port Douglas and Daintree
Malaysia
MG HS
21/09/2024
All went very well from Cairns to my drive to Cape Tribulation and back. Just a big disappointment that Skydive Australia had to cancel my tandem jump on my last day because of inclement weather. This was sad 😪
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
16/03/2024
Dauntree rainforest, Whitehaven islands tour with Sealink, Scenic flight with Ocean Rafting
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
02/03/2024
Magnetic Island was really good
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla
18/02/2024
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef - Rainforests and 3000k!!
United Kingdom
Kia Stonic
30/03/2023
Cape Tribulation was worth the drive
Australia
Hyundai Kona
14/03/2023
Was visiting family and friends so appreciated a good experience hiring a car.
Australia
Hyundai Kona
13/07/2022
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
Simba Car Hire
9.3 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
182
Total rental companies
19
Average daily price
MYR 280.73
Lowest daily price
MYR 181.41
Total cars available
358

Top 19 suppliers in Cairns in 2025

Simba Car Hire
Simba Car Hire
Exceptional 9.3 / 119 reviews
1 location
MYR 250 - MYR 419
SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.1 / 260 reviews
2 locations
MYR 248 - MYR 473
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.9 / 26 reviews
2 locations
MYR 211 - MYR 492
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.9 / 55 reviews
2 locations
MYR 265 - MYR 461
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.8 / 85 reviews
2 locations
MYR 181 - MYR 1,368
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.8 / 15 reviews
2 locations
MYR 279 - MYR 492
National
National
Very good 8.8 / 9 reviews
1 location
MYR 283 - MYR 399
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Very good 8.7 / 1,133 reviews
1 location
MYR 324 - MYR 969
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.7 / 9 reviews
2 locations
MYR 216 - MYR 1,027
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 202 reviews
1 location
MYR 227 - MYR 279
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.6 / 395 reviews
1 location
MYR 204 - MYR 435
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.6 / 8 reviews
1 location
MYR 678 - MYR 1,363
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.3 / 232 reviews
2 locations
MYR 267 - MYR 592
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.1 / 5 reviews
2 locations
MYR 228 - MYR 924
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 5 reviews
2 locations
MYR 213 - MYR 401
Firefly
Firefly
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
MYR 213 - MYR 401
Jucy
Jucy
Average 7.5 / 335 reviews
1 location
MYR 213 - MYR 401
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 1 review
2 locations
MYR 214 - MYR 465
URDRIVE
URDRIVE
Average 7.3 / 1 review
2 locations
MYR 348 - MYR 1,080

Our clients highly recommend us

25 Apr 2025
Easy and smooth booking procedure
Easy and smooth booking procedure
Lars søvsø
25 Apr 2025
Easy and fast.
Easy and fast.
Brian Fraser
25 Apr 2025
Great prices seamless booking
Great prices seamless booking
Alper Utku
25 Apr 2025
Easy to use
Easy to use, competitive prices.
Robert Allen
25 Apr 2025
easy booking
easy booking
Maaike
25 Apr 2025
Cheaper than booking direct easy peasy
Cheaper than booking direct easy peasy
David Smith
25 Apr 2025
easy to book
easy to book. good price
maria stevens
25 Apr 2025
Simple and straightforward
Simple and straightforward, competitive prices
Erick Savoye
25 Apr 2025
Fast and best price
Fast and best price
Kerry Bartley
25 Apr 2025
No Hassles.
No frills car and no hassles. Car had a few scrapes etc at pick up but no fuss made to record. No fuss made at drop off either . Was not full to full as contract so they gained a little fuel. Collection at airport was very efficient.
Allan
25 Apr 2025
easy peasy
easy transaction. I like in terminal pickup.
John Barbetta
25 Apr 2025
good value for money
good value for money
Kocsis Istvan
25 Apr 2025
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Mariusz
24 Apr 2025
Thanks a lot
Thanks a lot
Fatih Sari
24 Apr 2025
Great service
Great service, reasonable prices, good that I decided to go for a full cover. Rented a car on my trip everything was good till the last day on holiday. Someone scratched our car. I called the DiscoverCars.com helpline; I was pleasantly surprised with the quick answer, and agent Gunta was very reassuring not to worry about a thing. On my return home, I filled in a full coverage claim, which was successful. Max promptly, in about 2 days, reviewed the case and initiated the money which I had to pay to the rental company for damage, to be paid back into my account.
Martins Skujans
24 Apr 2025
fast and clear
fast and clear
Ivan Abud

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