Car Hire at Cairns Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 97.66
per day
Intermediate
Hyundai i30
or comparable
£ 108.14
per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable
£ 117.76
per day
Full-size
Holden Acadia
or comparable
£ 133.47
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Offers
Intermediate Elite
Toyota Corolla Sedan
or comparable
£ 138.48
/ per day
Premium
Peugeot 508s
or comparable
£ 143.50
/ per day
Minivan
Ford Transit Minibus
or comparable
£ 278.99
/ per day
Luxury
Toyota Kluger Grande
or comparable
£ 165.54
/ 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 03:00 on 2022-06-27.
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%
Airport information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- IATA: CNS
- ICAO: YBCS
- Name: Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Size: Medium Airport
- Flights per year: 44,539
- Passengers (per year): 4,391,014
- Distance from the city centre: 3.1 miles / 5 km NNW of town
- Working hours: 24 hours a day
- Phone: +61 7 4080 6703
- Email: enquiries@cairnsairport.com.au
Top 12 Destinations around Cairns Airport
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Moranbah Airport(MOV) starting at £ 57.48 per day620.1 km / 385.3 miles away
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Weipa Airport starting at £ 48.41 per day627.5 km / 389.9 miles away
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Mount Isa Airport starting at £ 30.32 per day781.6 km / 485.7 miles away
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Rockhampton Airport starting at £ 68.95 per day869.5 km / 540.3 miles away
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Gladstone Airport starting at £ 59.58 per day958.4 km / 595.5 miles away
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Thangool Airport starting at £ 30.99 per day978.3 km / 607.9 miles away
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Roma Airport starting at £ 32.83 per day1114.0 km / 692.2 miles away
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Hervey Bay Airport starting at £ 34.07 per day1188.8 km / 738.7 miles away
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Tennant Creek Airport starting at £ 37.82 per day1260.4 km / 783.2 miles away
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Brisbane Kippa Ring starting at £ 115.45 per day1370.7 km / 851.7 miles away
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Brisbane Brendale starting at £ 115.45 per day1372.8 km / 853.0 miles away
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Brisbane Virginia starting at £ 91.02 per day1382.1 km / 858.8 miles away
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Cairns Airport?
Our data show how prices for hiring a car at Cairns Airport fluctuate depending on the time of the year. This graph can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average Price for Hiring a Car at Cairns Airport
The cheapest month to hire a car at Cairns Airport is June with prices starting at £ 23.04 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 £ 36.35. 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’s the most popular hire length at Cairns Airport?
Hirers picking up a car at Cairns Airport keep them for an average of 36 days during in September, while those picking up their cars in October keep them for an average of 4.
Average Hire Length at Cairns Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for car hire at Cairns Airport?
Though Cairns Airport is popular for travellers all year long, the month with the highest demand for hire cars is in April. September is the month that sees the lowest demand for hire cars.
Popularity 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 |
| Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| EastCoast Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Jucy | Hyundai Kona | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest rated company
Alamo
9.35 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.11 / 10
Total number of reviews
40
Total rental companies
15
Average daily price
£ 134.59
Lowest daily price
£ 36.41
Total cars available
62
Top 15 Hire Companies at Cairns Airport in 2022
Alamo
+61740349045
Beaufort Street, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£ 107 - £ 145
SIXT
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
£ 137 - £ 191
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
£ 138 - £ 165
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
Europcar
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 137 - £ 279
Working hours
Mon:08:00-23:30
Tue:08:00-23:30
Wed: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
£ 133 - £ 136
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
£ 114 - £ 204
EastCoast Car Rentals
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
£ 243 - £ 243
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
£ 170 - £ 170
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
£ 163 - £ 275
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
Avis
0740339555
Terminal Building
£ 121 - £ 155
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
Enterprise
+61740349045
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£ 114 - £ 162
Keddy
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 122 - £ 132
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
£ 98 - £ 99
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
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