Car Hire in Cairns (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
SEK 296.43 per day
Intermediate
Kia Cerato or comparable
SEK 322.89 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
SEK 342.23 per day
Economy
Suzuki Swift or comparable
SEK 421.04 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Full-size
Toyota Camry or comparable
SEK 432.52 per day
Premium SUV
Volvo XC60 or comparable
SEK 593.74 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser or comparable
SEK 820.33 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
SEK 1,874.36 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:06 on 05/05/2025. 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
SEK 638 per day
Average car hire length
5 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 petrol price
SEK 10.77 per litre or SEK 40.76 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
SEK 10.15 per litre or SEK 38.40 per gallon
Highest petrol price
SEK 11.20 per litre or SEK 42.41 per gallon
Top 15 locations near City Centre
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1,454.4 km / 903.7 miles
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1,678.6 km / 1,043 miles
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1,934.9 km / 1,202.3 miles
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1,939.3 km / 1,205 miles
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1,941.1 km / 1,206.1 miles
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1,951.3 km / 1,212.5 miles
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1,954.7 km / 1,214.6 miles
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1,967.6 km / 1,222.6 miles
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2,072.3 km / 1,287.7 miles
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2,129.3 km / 1,323.1 miles
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2,309.3 km / 1,434.9 miles
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2,324 km / 1,444.1 miles
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2,332.1 km / 1,449.1 miles
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2,335.3 km / 1,451.1 miles
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3,454.7 km / 2,146.7 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Cairns (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Cairns (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Cairns (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Cairns (Downtown) is May — when the average price for a hire is SEK 412.52 per day. This is 33% less than the yearly average and 46% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is SEK 764.81 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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Cairns (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in September, the average hire length is 8 days, while in June, it is only 3 days.
Average number of hire days in Cairns (Downtown)
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Cairns (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Cairns (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in September.
Monthly searches in Cairns (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Simba Car Hire, Budget, Europcar, Dollar |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | SEK 296 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Simba Car Hire | MG 3 | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Simba Car Hire | MG ZS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Simba Car Hire | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Budget | Kia Cerato | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
Total rental companies
12
Average daily price
SEK 637.90
Lowest daily price
SEK 296.43
Total cars available
139
Top 12 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2025
Dollar
+611800501934
147 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
SEK 428 - SEK 888
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:00
Tue:
08:00 - 15:00
Wed:
08:00 - 15:00
Thu:
08:00 - 15:00
Fri:
08:00 - 15:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
Thrifty
+61136139
147 Lake St, Cairns City
SEK 421 - SEK 1,129
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:00
Tue:
08:00 - 15:00
Wed:
08:00 - 15:00
Thu:
08:00 - 15:00
Fri:
08:00 - 15:00
Sat:
08:00 - 13:00
Sun:
08:00 - 13:00
SIXT
+61740518099
Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
SEK 376 - SEK 881
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 15:00
Tue:
08:00 - 15:00
Wed:
08:00 - 15:00
Thu:
08:00 - 15:00
Fri:
08:00 - 15:00
Europcar
+61740354800
Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
SEK 323 - SEK 960
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
Budget
1300362848
153 Lake St
SEK 326 - SEK 598
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Avis
136333
153 Lake Street
SEK 360 - SEK 1,615
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 17:00
Tue:
08:00 - 17:00
Wed:
08:00 - 17:00
Thu:
08:00 - 17:00
Fri:
08:00 - 17:00
Sat:
08:00 - 12:00
Sun:
08:00 - 12:00
Ace Rent a car
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
SEK 334 - SEK 798
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
Enterprise
742493331
37 - 41 Sheridan Street
SEK 708 - SEK 2,044
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 16:00
Tue:
07:00 - 16:00
Wed:
07:00 - 16:00
Thu:
07:00 - 16:00
Fri:
07:00 - 16:00
Sat:
07:00 - 12:30
Sun:
07:00 - 12:30
Keddy
+610740334800
Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
SEK 296 - SEK 1,620
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
Firefly
0740468701
Cairns Square, Abbott St
SEK 296 - SEK 1,620
Working hours
Mon:
07:30 - 15:00
Tue:
07:30 - 15:00
Wed:
07:30 - 15:00
Thu:
07:30 - 15:00
Fri:
07:30 - 15:00
Sat:
07:30 - 12:00
Sun:
07:30 - 12:00
URDRIVE
+61491793056 / +61489079655
2 Lumley Street, Cairns City, Qld 4870, Cairns
SEK 1,874 - SEK 2,410
Routes Car Rental
+6140413463
Cairns Square, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
SEK 335 - SEK 1,022
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 16:00
Tue:
08:00 - 16:00
Wed:
08:00 - 16:00
Thu:
08:00 - 16:00
Fri:
08:00 - 16:00
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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