SUV Hire at Cairns Airport

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Cairns Airport (CNS), Cairns, Australia
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Driver's country of residence is United States of America (USA) and age is 30-65
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Cheapest SUV Hire Rates

Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or comparable
Kia Stonic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
TRY 1,051.86 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
TRY 1,128.24 per day
Compact SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
TRY 1,230.25 per day
Intermediate SUV
Haval Jolion or comparable
Haval Jolion
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
TRY 1,305.09 per day
Standard Crossover
Subaru Crosstrek or comparable
Subaru Crosstrek
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
TRY 1,527.55 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX3 or comparable
Mazda CX3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
TRY 1,987.36 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or comparable
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
TRY 1,991.97 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
TRY 2,035.03 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX5 or comparable
Mazda CX5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
TRY 2,047.85 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
TRY 2,067.33 per day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or comparable
Subaru Crosstrek
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
TRY 2,093.98 per day
Full-size SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
TRY 2,097.57 per day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
TRY 2,141.14 per day
Economy SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
TRY 2,161.13 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
TRY 2,161.64 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or comparable
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
TRY 2,168.82 per day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
TRY 2,187.27 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
TRY 2,212.90 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
TRY 2,231.87 per day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or comparable
Subaru Crosstrek
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
TRY 2,260.06 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or comparable
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
TRY 2,279.03 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or comparable
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
TRY 2,287.74 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX3 or comparable
Mazda CX3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
TRY 2,295.43 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
TRY 2,318.50 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
TRY 2,335.93 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
TRY 2,341.05 per day
Standard SUV
Honda CR-V or comparable
Honda CR-V
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
TRY 2,405.13 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
TRY 2,451.78 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX5 or comparable
Mazda CX5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
TRY 2,464.59 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
TRY 2,479.46 per day
Compact SUV
Toyota C-HR or comparable
Toyota C-HR
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
TRY 2,525.08 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
TRY 2,561.99 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX5 or comparable
Mazda CX5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
TRY 2,568.65 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:05 on 19/03/2026. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+61
Average car hire price
TRY 2,596 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%
Score
9.4 / 10
Average petrol price
TRY 53.02 per litre or TRY 200.69 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
TRY 50.83 per litre or TRY 192.43 per gallon
Highest petrol price
TRY 59.26 per litre or TRY 224.31 per gallon

During which month is it most affordable to hire an SUV at Cairns Airport?

Our data shows how the prices for hiring an SUV at Cairns Airport vary throughout the year. The graph below can help you find the best bargain.
Average SUV Hire Price at Cairns Airport
TRY 5,474.59
January
TRY 4,879.97
February
TRY 3,450.33
March
TRY 4,665.19
April
TRY 3,378.56
May
TRY 3,871.69
June
TRY 5,751.40
July
TRY 3,464.68
August
TRY 4,137.21
September
TRY 4,445.29
October
TRY 4,898.43
November
TRY 4,416.58
December
Car hire suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for hiring an SUV in May with a minimum price of TRY 3,378.56.

How long are SUVs typically hired for at Cairns Airport?

Travellers like to keep their hired SUVs for 11 days in August, while this drops to an average of 4 days in January, which makes it the month with the shortest average hire period.
Average SUV Hire Length at Cairns Airport
4
January
9
February
5
March
7
April
6
May
6
June
9
July
11
August
6
September
6
October
6
November
6
December

Which month sees the highest demand for SUV hire at Cairns Airport?

Travellers are more often prefer an SUV at Cairns Airport in January, while they less often prefer one in March.
Popularity of SUV Hire at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
172%
January
57%
February
38%
March
115%
April
134%
May
64%
June
153%
July
115%
August
45%
September
64%
October
77%
November
166%
December

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.

United Kingdom
Subaru Crosstrek
25/03/2025
Spent a week in Cairns. A fantastic place and great people. Had a fab time. Even in the rain :)
United Kingdom
Nissan X-Trail
02/11/2023
Mainly birdwatching, scenic drives, to and from various touristic venues. Restaurants in all areas

Top 12 Hire Companies at Cairns Airport in 2026

Simba Car Hire
Simba Car Hire
Outstanding 9.1 / 218 reviews
+61740212777 / +61280056696 / +61881263890
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
TRY 1,230 - TRY 2,832
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:
08:00-18:00
Sun:
08:00-18:00
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.9 / 80 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
TRY 1,987 - TRY 6,113
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
Avis
Avis
Outstanding 8.8 / 11 reviews
136333
Terminal Building
TRY 2,525 - TRY 4,281
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
Everything Fleet
Everything Fleet
Outstanding 8.8
+61131381
462 - 464 Sheridan Street, Carins North QLD 4870
TRY 3,655 - TRY 4,571
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
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.7 / 27 reviews
1300362848
Terminal Building
TRY 3,602 - TRY 3,802
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
Hertz
Outstanding 8.7 / 8 reviews
0740389990
Airport Ave
TRY 2,835 - TRY 6,043
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-23:30
Tue:
06:00-23:30
Wed:
06:00-23:30
Thu:
06:00-23:30
Fri:
06:00-23:30
Sat:
06:00-23:30
Sun:
06:00-23:30
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Outstanding 8.6 / 421 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
TRY 1,992 - TRY 3,368
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
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.5 / 11 reviews
+611800501934
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
TRY 2,141 - TRY 4,827
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-23:30
Tue:
06:00-23:30
Wed:
06:00-23:30
Thu:
06:00-23:30
Fri:
06:00-23:30
Sat:
06:00-23:30
Sun:
06:00-23:30
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
Very Good 8.4 / 1,317 reviews
+611300729230
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
TRY 1,052 - TRY 1,284
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-18:45
Tue:
07:00-18:45
Wed:
07:00-18:45
Thu:
07:00-18:45
Fri:
07:00-18:45
Sat:
08:00-16:45
Sun:
08:00-16:45
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very Good 8.4 / 217 reviews
+61136139
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
TRY 2,161 - TRY 5,856
Working hours
Mon:
06:00-23:30
Tue:
06:00-23:30
Wed:
06:00-23:30
Thu:
06:00-23:30
Fri:
06:00-23:30
Sat:
06:00-23:30
Sun:
06:00-23:30
Keddy
Keddy
Very Good 8.2 / 5 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
TRY 2,213 - TRY 2,279
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
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.4 / 1 review
+6140349088
CAIRNS AIRPORT, Terminal Building
TRY 2,162 - TRY 5,400
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

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Cairns Airport (CNS), Cairns, Australia

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