Car Hire in Cairns
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Cairns Airport
Compact
Hyundai Accent
or comparable
£ 16.16
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Economy
MG 3
or comparable
£ 18.21
/ per day
Cairns Airport
Intermediate
Hyundai i30
or comparable
£ 27.14
/ per day
City Centre
Special
Mystery Car
or comparable
£ 36.27
/ per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
City Centre
Standard SUV
MG HS
or comparable
£ 41.10
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger
or comparable
£ 48.36
/ per day
City Centre
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or comparable
£ 54.87
/ per day
City Centre
Premium Van
Kia Carnival
or comparable
£ 68.00
/ 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 21:13 on 2024-03-27.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
£ 39 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 £ 3.58 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 0.88 per litre or £ 3.33 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.02 per litre or £ 3.87 / 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 £ 54.99 per day
- From Cairns to Brisbane - 35 offers from £ 54.99 per day
- From Cairns to Townsville - 35 offers from £ 33.27 per day
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Top 15 Destinations around Cairns
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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
The best month to hire a car in Cairns is February (when the average price is £ 21.18 per day). This is 43% less than the yearly average and 60% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £ 53.62).
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 is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Cairns?
Car hire lengths vary by month: in March, average hirers keep their car for 9, and in March, for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Cairns
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 January, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Cairns by Monthly Searches
Car Hire Information
Car hire locations | 2 |
Airport locations | 1 |
Popular suppliers | Bargain Car Rentals, Jucy, EastCoast Car Rentals, SIXT, Alamo |
Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars, Small cars |
Lowest price | £ 16 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 |
Bargain Car Rentals | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Large 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 car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.
DM
United Kingdom
Mitsubishi ASX
16 March 2024
Dauntree rainforest, Whitehaven islands tour with Sealink, Scenic flight with Ocean Rafting
RW
United Kingdom
Hyundai Accent
2 March 2024
Magnetic Island was really good
MB
United Kingdom
Toyota Corolla Sedan
18 February 2024
Snorkeling on the Great Barrier Reef - Rainforests and 3000k!!
CH
United Kingdom
Hyundai Kona
30 March 2023
Cape Tribulation was worth the drive
PT
Australia
Hyundai Kona
14 March 2023
Was visiting family and friends so appreciated a good experience hiring a car.
AS
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
Simba Car Hire
9.4 / 10
Lowest rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.3 / 10
Total number of reviews
161
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
£ 38.76
Lowest daily price
£ 16.16
Total cars available
164
Top 18 Hire Companies in Cairns in 2024
Simba Car Hire
1 location
£ 18 - £ 21
SIXT
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 98
Bargain Car Rentals
1 location
£ 16 - £ 35
Ace Rent a car
1 location
£ 50 - £ 87
Budget
1 location
£ 57 - £ 59
Europcar
2 locations
£ 36 - £ 96
Dollar
2 locations
£ 51 - £ 143
National
1 location
£ 136 - £ 180
Hertz
1 location
£ 54 - £ 91
EastCoast Car Rentals
1 location
£ 23 - £ 117
Alamo
1 location
£ 34 - £ 51
Avis
2 locations
£ 55 - £ 79
Thrifty
2 locations
£ 81 - £ 85
Enterprise
2 locations
£ 39 - £ 170
Jucy
1 location
£ 37 - £ 70
Keddy
2 locations
£ 40 - £ 73
Firefly
1 location
Routes Car Rental
2 locations
£ 35 - £ 67
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