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Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
RON 164.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Port Douglas Town Centre
7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Drop-off information
Port Douglas Town Centre
7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Toyota RAV4
or similar Standard SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
RON 176.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.6
Outstanding
Rental office
Pick-up information
Port Douglas Town Centre
7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Drop-off information
Port Douglas Town Centre
7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:00 on 20/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Port Douglas
- Top 15 locations near Port Douglas
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Port Douglas and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Port Douglas in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
RON 254 per day
Average car hire length
4 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
RON 5.32 per litre or RON 20.14 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RON 5.04 per litre or RON 19.08 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RON 5.56 per litre or RON 21.05 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Port Douglas
- Cairnsstarting at RON 104.51 per day58.9 km / 36.6 miles
- Rockhamptonstarting at RON 261.39 per day928.3 km / 576.82 miles
- Hervey Baystarting at RON 244.94 per day1,237.5 km / 768.95 miles
- Kingaroy1,296.8 km / 805.79 miles
- Brisbanestarting at RON 120.86 per day1,447.7 km / 899.56 miles
- Ipswichstarting at RON 174.50 per day1,448.5 km / 900.06 miles
- Alice Springsstarting at RON 284.05 per day1,450.4 km / 901.24 miles
- Darwinstarting at RON 89.03 per day1,636.4 km / 1,016.81 miles
- Newcastlestarting at RON 130.49 per day1,935 km / 1,202.35 miles
- Sydneystarting at RON 71.76 per day2,017.5 km / 1,253.62 miles
- Wagga Waggastarting at RON 268.11 per day2,082.2 km / 1,293.82 miles
- Canberrastarting at RON 128.10 per day2,121.1 km / 1,317.99 miles
- Adelaidestarting at RON 104.51 per day2,160.9 km / 1,342.72 miles
- Bendigostarting at RON 182.09 per day2,257.3 km / 1,402.62 miles
- Melbournestarting at RON 93.21 per day2,371.7 km / 1,473.71 miles
- Mount Gambierstarting at RON 147.50 per day2,408 km / 1,496.26 miles
- Devonportstarting at RON 312.02 per day2,747.4 km / 1,707.16 miles
- Launcestonstarting at RON 158.30 per day2,779.2 km / 1,726.91 miles
- Kalgoorliestarting at RON 365.09 per day2,903.6 km / 1,804.21 miles
- Perthstarting at RON 83.48 per day3,442.7 km / 2,139.19 miles
Top 15 locations near Port Douglas
- Alice Springs Airportstarting at RON 297.45 per day1,454.8 km / 903.97 miles
- Darwin Airportstarting at RON 89.03 per day1,634.1 km / 1,015.38 miles
- Sydney Penrithstarting at RON 158.20 per day1,990.1 km / 1,236.59 miles
- Sydney St Mary'sstarting at RON 293.27 per day1,994.5 km / 1,239.32 miles
- Sydney Castle Hillstarting at RON 159.67 per day1,996.5 km / 1,240.57 miles
- Sydney Parramattastarting at RON 158.86 per day2,006.8 km / 1,246.97 miles
- Sydney Artarmonstarting at RON 197.31 per day2,010.3 km / 1,249.14 miles
- Sydney Airportstarting at RON 71.76 per day2,023.1 km / 1,257.1 miles
- Canberra Airportstarting at RON 183.00 per day2,125.5 km / 1,320.72 miles
- Adelaide Airportstarting at RON 104.51 per day2,165.4 km / 1,345.52 miles
- Melbourne Airportstarting at RON 93.21 per day2,356.9 km / 1,464.51 miles
- Melbourne (Downtown)starting at RON 168.69 per day2,371.7 km / 1,473.71 miles
- Melbourne Hoppers Crossingstarting at RON 209.74 per day2,379.5 km / 1,478.55 miles
- Melbourne Claytonstarting at RON 146.28 per day2,383.2 km / 1,480.85 miles
- Perth Fremantlestarting at RON 177.04 per day3,455.5 km / 2,147.15 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Port Douglas (Downtown)
2 rental locations
When to book in Port Douglas and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Port Douglas the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Port Douglas 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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month December | |
| A good deal RON 254 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Port Douglas
RON 656
RON 328
RON 0
Jan
RON 259
in February
Feb
RON 168
in March
Mar
Apr
RON 139
in May
May
RON 294
in June
Jun
RON 212
in July
Jul
RON 275
in August
Aug
Sep
RON 213
in October
Oct
Nov
RON 596
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Port Douglas is May (when the average price is RON 139.30 per day). This is 62% less than the yearly average and 77% less than hiring in December (when the average price is RON 596.37).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Port Douglas?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Port Douglas is December, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Port Douglas by Monthly Searches
2
1
0
Jan
0.9 times in February
Feb
0.9 times in March
Mar
Apr
0.9 times in May
May
0.9 times in June
Jun
0.9 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
Sep
0.9 times in October
Oct
Nov
1.8 times in December
Dec
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Port Douglas?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in May, the average hirer keeps their car for 7 days, and in March, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of hire days in Port Douglas
8
4
0
Jan
3 days in February
Feb
1 day in March
Mar
Apr
7 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
2 days in July
Jul
2 days in August
Aug
Sep
4 days in October
Oct
Nov
2 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 📍 Car hire locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | RON 164 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIXT | Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota RAV4 | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| SIXT | Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid | 5 | 1 | Large car |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
RON 254
Lowest daily price
RON 164
Total cars available
3
Top 2 suppliers in Port Douglas in 2026
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Outstanding
1 review
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
RON 164–RON 397
per day
Most popular location
7 Warner St, Port Douglas QLD 4877, Australia
Thrifty
1 location
8.5
Outstanding
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.2
RON 164–RON 397
per day
Most popular location
Shop 16, 56 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
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