Car Hire at Cairns Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or comparable


£ 27.37
per day
Compact
Toyota Corolla
or comparable


£ 29.44
per day
Intermediate
Hyundai i30
or comparable


£ 35.10
per day
Standard
Toyota Corolla
or comparable


£ 38.29
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Economy Elite
Toyota Corolla
or comparable


£ 39.40
/ per day
Full-size
Holden Commodore
or comparable


£ 46.36
/ per day
Full-size Elite
Isuzu MU-X
or comparable


£ 63.38
/ per day
Premium
Peugeot 508s
or comparable


£ 68.04
/ 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 02:00 on 2023-01-30.
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Awards
Travel Information
Language
English
Currency
AUD
Traffic direction
Left-hand side
Dialing code
61
Average car hire price
£ 43.42 / per day
Average car hire length
5 days
Speed limit within city centre
50 km/h
31 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
80 - 100 km/h
50 - 62 mph
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
Map of Car Hire Destinations
During which month is it most affordable to hire a car at Cairns Airport?
Our data shows how prices for hiring a car at Cairns Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph can help you find 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 £ 23.84 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 £ 37.61. The average cost over the course of the entire year is £ 29. 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 average amounts. How long you hire a car for and the time at which you book will influence the prices. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!
What’s the most frequent 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 Kona | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Bargain Car Rentals | Hyundai Accent | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 3 | Medium cars |
Bargain Car Rentals | Nissan X-Trail | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
EastCoast Car Rentals | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
EastCoast Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla Sedan | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
Jucy | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Large cars |
Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
EastCoast Car Rentals | Suzuki Swift | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
SIXT | Kia Carnival | 5 | 3 | People Carriers |
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. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
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! :(
Car Hire Statistics
Highest rated company
SIXT
9.38 / 10
Lowest rated company
Firefly
8.15 / 10
Total number of reviews
119
Total rental companies
16
Average daily price
£ 43.42
Lowest daily price
£ 27.37
Total cars available
142
Top 16 Hire Companies at Cairns Airport in 2023

SIXT
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
£ 40 - £ 98

Alamo
+61740349045
Beaufort Street, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£ 31 - £ 236

Thrifty
+61136139
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 68 - £ 88
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

Europcar
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 51 - £ 107
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 Rental Cars
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
£ 39 - £ 102
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

Bargain Car Rentals
+611300729230
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
£ 46 - £ 73
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

National
+61740349045 / +61740349052
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£ 91 - £ 128

Hertz
+610740389990
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 76 - £ 107
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00

EastCoast Car Rentals
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
£ 27 - £ 40
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
£ 61 - £ 113
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

Avis
0740339555
Terminal Building
£ 79 - £ 140
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
£ 31 - £ 236

Keddy
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 47 - £ 59
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

Dollar
+611800501934
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£ 70 - £ 107
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

Jucy
+611800150850
55 Dutton Street Portsmith QLD 4870
£ 29 - £ 67
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 Ave
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-23:00
Fri:07:00-23:00
Sat:07:00-23:00
Sun:07:00-23:00