Car Hire in Cairns

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Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Cairns Airport Car Hire
Economy
MG 3 or comparable
MG 3
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£ 23.36 / per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or comparable
Kia Stonic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£ 24.48 / per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Intermediate
MG 5 or comparable
MG 5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
£ 25.38 / per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£ 29.73 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Cairns Airport Car Hire
Full-size SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£ 30.70 / per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Special
Mystery Car or comparable
Mystery Car
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 33.38 / per day
Cairns Airport Car Hire
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
£ 47.10 / per day
City Centre Car Hire
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or comparable
Ford Ranger
  • 4
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£ 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%
Score
9.5 / 10
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

  1. Port Douglas Car Hire starting at £ 53.75 per day
    54.3 km / 33.7 miles away
  2. Rockhampton Car Hire starting at £ 23.36 per day
    874.0 km / 543.1 miles away
  3. Hervey Bay Car Hire starting at £ 31.26 per day
    1193.4 km / 741.5 miles away
  4. 1242.8 km / 772.2 miles away
  5. Brisbane Car Hire starting at £ 20.13 per day
    1391.1 km / 864.4 miles away
  6. Ipswich Car Hire starting at £ 59.58 per day
    1394.4 km / 866.4 miles away
  7. Alice Springs Car Hire starting at £ 28.74 per day
    1454.7 km / 903.9 miles away
  8. Tamworth Car Hire starting at £ 25.69 per day
    1660.8 km / 1032.0 miles away
  9. Darwin Car Hire starting at £ 18.62 per day
    1675.3 km / 1041.0 miles away
  10. Newcastle Car Hire starting at £ 25.24 per day
    1871.3 km / 1162.8 miles away
  11. Sydney Car Hire starting at £ 20.13 per day
    1972.0 km / 1225.3 miles away
  12. Wagga Wagga Car Hire starting at £ 36.06 per day
    2038.9 km / 1266.9 miles away
  13. Canberra Car Hire starting at £ 36.90 per day
    2076.5 km / 1290.3 miles away
  14. Adelaide Car Hire starting at £ 21.90 per day
    2132.4 km / 1325.0 miles away
  15. Bendigo Car Hire starting at £ 26.20 per day
    2214.4 km / 1376.0 miles away
  16. Melbourne Car Hire starting at £ 24.60 per day
    2313.2 km / 1437.4 miles away
  17. Devonport Car Hire starting at £ 20.70 per day
    2701.0 km / 1678.3 miles away
  18. Launceston Car Hire starting at £ 27.24 per day
    2745.5 km / 1706.0 miles away
  19. Kalgoorlie Car Hire starting at £ 56.58 per day
    2903.9 km / 1804.4 miles away
  20. Perth Car Hire starting at £ 33.14 per day
    3431.9 km / 2132.5 miles away

Top 17 Destinations around Cairns

  1. Brisbane Tingalpa Car Hire starting at £ 22.79 per day
    1398.0 km / 868.7 miles away
  2. Brisbane Archerfield Car Hire starting at £ 51.61 per day
    1402.6 km / 871.5 miles away
  3. Alice Springs Airport Car Hire starting at £ 28.74 per day
    1454.7 km / 903.9 miles away
  4. Darwin Airport Car Hire starting at £ 18.62 per day
    1675.3 km / 1041.0 miles away
  5. Sydney Penrith Car Hire starting at £ 33.39 per day
    1939.3 km / 1205.0 miles away
  6. 1943.7 km / 1207.8 miles away
  7. Sydney Castle Hill Car Hire starting at £ 44.85 per day
    1945.5 km / 1208.9 miles away
  8. Sydney Parramatta Car Hire starting at £ 33.39 per day
    1955.7 km / 1215.2 miles away
  9. Sydney Artarmon Car Hire starting at £ 31.09 per day
    1959.1 km / 1217.3 miles away
  10. Sydney Airport Car Hire starting at £ 20.13 per day
    1972.0 km / 1225.3 miles away
  11. Canberra Airport Car Hire starting at £ 36.90 per day
    2076.5 km / 1290.3 miles away
  12. Adelaide Airport Car Hire starting at £ 21.90 per day
    2132.4 km / 1325.0 miles away
  13. Melbourne Airport Car Hire starting at £ 24.60 per day
    2313.2 km / 1437.4 miles away
  14. City Centre Car Hire starting at £ 29.07 per day
    2327.9 km / 1446.5 miles away
  15. Melbourne Hoppers Crossing Car Hire starting at £ 36.52 per day
    2336.0 km / 1451.5 miles away
  16. Perth Fremantle Car Hire starting at £ 44.29 per day
    3455.1 km / 2146.9 miles away
  17. Melbourne Clayton Car Hire starting at £ 28.62 per day
    6094.8 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
£ 49.04
January
£ 34.75
February
£ 35.16
March
£ 46.77
April
£ 42.07
May
£ 44.00
June
£ 54.10
July
£ 45.18
August
£ 38.74
September
£ 30.92
October
£ 29.92
November
£ 60.23
December
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.

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
6
January
7
February
8
March
7
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 October, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cairns by Monthly Searches
79%
January
64%
February
80%
March
105%
April
106%
May
92%
June
104%
July
107%
August
115%
September
134%
October
133%
November
80%
December

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.

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.

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
SIXT
Remarkable 9.4 / 218 reviews
2 locations
£ 32 - £ 64
Europcar
Europcar
Remarkable 9.3 / 65 reviews
2 locations
£ 28 - £ 94
Budget
Budget
Remarkable 9.3 / 20 reviews
1 location
£ 49 - £ 144
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Remarkable 9.2 / 881 reviews
1 location
£ 24 - £ 87
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Remarkable 9.2 / 57 reviews
1 location
£ 47 - £ 112
Dollar
Dollar
Remarkable 9.2 / 10 reviews
2 locations
£ 39 - £ 75
National
National
Remarkable 9.2 / 9 reviews
1 location
£ 85 - £ 130
Alamo
Alamo
Remarkable 9.1 / 159 reviews
1 location
£ 23 - £ 70
Avis
Avis
Remarkable 9.1 / 8 reviews
1 location
£ 58 - £ 160
Simba Car Hire
Simba Car Hire
Remarkable 9.1 / 8 reviews
1 location
£ 25 - £ 63
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Remarkable 9 / 348 reviews
1 location
£ 25 - £ 47
Hertz
Hertz
Remarkable 9 / 5 reviews
1 location
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.9 / 202 reviews
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 77
Enterprise
Enterprise
Outstanding 8.7 / 3 reviews
1 location
£ 30 - £ 46
Keddy
Keddy
Outstanding 8.6 / 5 reviews
2 locations
£ 33 - £ 61
Jucy
Jucy
Outstanding 8.5 / 286 reviews
1 location
£ 35 - £ 36
Firefly
Firefly
Outstanding 8.4
1 location
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