Car Hire at Cairns Airport
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Cairns Airport
Compact
Hyundai Accent
or comparable
£ 20.38
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
Nissan Tiida
or comparable
£ 24.57
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Economy
MG 3
or comparable
£ 26.95
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander
or comparable
£ 34.02
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Cairns Airport
Special
Mystery Car
or comparable
£ 36.75
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Standard SUV
MG HS
or comparable
£ 37.10
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Premium Van
Kia Carnival
or comparable
£ 62.52
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate Elite SUV
Audi Q5
or comparable
£ 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
£ 42 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%
Average gasoline price
£ 0.95 per litre or £ 3.61 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.89 per litre or £ 3.35 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.03 per litre or £ 3.90 / 1 gallon
Airport information
Cairns Airport (CNS)
- IATA: CNS
- ICAO: YBCS
- Name: Cairns Airport (CNS)
- Distance from the city centre: 3.1 miles / 5 km
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Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Cairns Airport the most affordable?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Cairns Airport fluctuate depending on the season. This graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Cairns Airport
The best month to hire a car at Cairns Airport is February — when the average price for a hire is £ 20.52 per day. This is 41% less than the yearly average and 61% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is £ 51.97 per day).
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.
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’s the usual hire length for renters at Cairns Airport?
Car hire lengths differ depending on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 9 days, while in April, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at Cairns Airport
Which time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Cairns Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Cairns Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car at Cairns Airport in January in comparison to hiring a car in in February.
Monthly searches at Cairns Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car Hire Information
| 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.
GA
United Kingdom
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
17 April 2024
Just visiting old friends and re-visiting old haunts.
MA
Australia
Hyundai Accent
4 April 2024
Very much enjoyed our trip into the Daintree and the adventure of taking the cable-pulled ferry across the river. It was great to see crocodiles in the wild. We took the Lady Douglas ride up the river from Port Douglas and thoroughly enjoyed a leisurely cruise with complimentary beverage and friendly crew. Robbo the skipper and Jade the decking/barmaid we had a great time with light commentary.
Thoroughly recommend Paronella Park for a surprise.
MN
United Kingdom
MG 3
23 March 2024
We took a road trip down to magnetic island and Airlie beach. We had an amazing experience snorkeling and completed a skydive.
GJ
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
21 February 2024
Port Douglas was lovely. Very relaxing. Swan with turtles in the low isles which was amazing. Visited the Daintree rain forest whuch was great
IP
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
14 January 2024
We drove for 3 weeks from Cairns to Brisbane in the hire car and it was faultless and done almost all tourist destinations down the east coast
NB
Australia
Hyundai Accent
23 May 2023
Relaxing time in the areas of Port Douglas, Daintree & Palm Cove.
DS
Australia
Hyundai Kona
11 September 2022
Night walk in the forest was a waste of time, it was raining. Barrier reef is bleached of its colour! :(
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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
195
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
£ 41.71
Lowest daily price
£ 20.38
Total cars available
190
Top 18 Suppliers at Cairns Airport in 2024
Simba Car Hire
+61740212777
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
£ 34
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:07:00-20:00
Sun:07:00-20:00
Bargain Car Rentals
+611300729230
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
£ 20 - £ 111
Working hours
Mon:07:00-19:45
Tue:07:00-19:45
Wed:07:00-19:45
Thu:07:00-19:45
Fri:07:00-19:45
Sat:08:00-16:45
Sun:08:00-16:45
SIXT
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
£ 34 - £ 98
Working hours
Mon:07:30-23:59
Tue:07:30-23:59
Wed:07:30-23:59
Thu:07:30-23:59
Fri:07:30-23:59
Sat:07:30-22:00
Sun:07:30-22:00
Europcar
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 35 - £ 117
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
Ace Rent a car
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
£ 34 - £ 88
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
Budget
0740339777
Terminal Building
£ 36 - £ 70
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
National
+61740349045 / +61740349052
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£ 137 - £ 181
Avis
0740339555
Terminal Building
£ 45 - £ 86
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
£ 54 - £ 93
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Alamo
+61740349045
Beaufort Street, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£ 27 - £ 65
EastCoast Car Rentals
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
£ 26 - £ 63
Working hours
Mon:07:00-20:00
Tue:07:00-20:00
Wed:07:00-20:00
Thu:07:00-20:00
Fri:07:00-20:00
Sat:08:00-19:00
Sun:08:00-19:00
Thrifty
136139
Airport Ave
£ 44 - £ 88
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Dollar
1800501934
Airport Ave
£ 49 - £ 82
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Enterprise
+61740349045
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£ 32 - £ 195
Jucy
+611800150850
55 Dutton Street Portsmith QLD 4870
£ 25 - £ 30
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
Keddy
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 42 - £ 76
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
Firefly
0740389990
Airport Ave
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:00
Tue:06:00-23:00
Wed:06:00-23:00
Thu:06:00-23:00
Fri:06:00-23:00
Sat:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:00
Routes Car Rental
+6140349088
CAIRNS AIRPORT, Terminal Building
£ 35 - £ 63
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
Why book with us?
Special offers
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Award-winning
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Highly-rated
A combined rating of 4.5 with 150k+ total reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, Google, and Review Center.
4M users
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Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking App 2023
Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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