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

Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£20.05 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris or comparable
Toyota Yaris
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£23.09 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£23.62 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or comparable
Kia Stonic
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£24.16 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or comparable
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£25.54 per day
Full-size SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£27.78 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£31.98 per day
Standard Crossover
Subaru Crosstrek or comparable
Subaru Crosstrek
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
£32.61 per day
Full-size SUV
LDV D90 or comparable
LDV D90
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£33.37 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£35.62 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£37.47 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX3 or comparable
Mazda CX3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£37.71 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX5 or comparable
Mazda CX5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£38.76 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
£39.45 per day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 7
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
£39.65 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£40.48 per day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or comparable
Subaru Crosstrek
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£40.93 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX3 or comparable
Mazda CX3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
£41.93 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX5 or comparable
Mazda CX5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£42.36 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£43.46 per day
Intermediate SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
£43.72 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£44.16 per day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or comparable
Subaru Crosstrek
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
£44.52 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£45.64 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£46.37 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota Kluger or comparable
Toyota Kluger
  • 7
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Simba Car Hire
£47.84 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX5 or comparable
Mazda CX5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£48.11 per day
Full-size SUV
LDV D90 or comparable
LDV D90
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£48.93 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or comparable
Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£49.06 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
£49.15 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£50.28 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 20:17 on 11/05/2026. 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
£49 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
£0.95 per litre or £3.59 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.87 per litre or £3.28 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.01 per litre or £3.83 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
£94.23
January
£82.47
February
£95.29
March
£90.15
April
£55.24
May
£65.43
June
£97.20
July
£58.55
August
£65.33
September
£75.13
October
£82.78
November
£74.64
December
Car hire suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for hiring an SUV in May with a minimum price of £55.24.

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
9
March
4
April
8
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 December, while they less often prefer one in March.
Popularity of SUV Hire at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
174%
January
63%
February
21%
March
84%
April
119%
May
70%
June
167%
July
126%
August
42%
September
70%
October
84%
November
181%
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
Mazda CX-3
11/01/2026
Reef. Hartleys. Kuanda skyrail. Waterfalls. Aquarium. Beaches. Restaurants. All fab.
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
Mazda CX5
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

SIXT
SIXT
Outstanding 9.2 / 257 reviews
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
£50 - £59
Working hours
Mon:
07:30-23:59
Tue:
07:30-23:59
Wed:
07:30-23:59
Thu:
07:30-23:59
Fri:
07:30-23:59
Sat:
07:30-23:59
Sun:
07:30-23:59
Simba Car Hire
Simba Car Hire
Outstanding 9.1 / 230 reviews
+61740212777 / +61280056696 / +61881263890
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
£33 - £55
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
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Outstanding 8.8 / 430 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
£20 - £49
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
Europcar
Europcar
Outstanding 8.8 / 83 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£37 - £70
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
£53
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
Budget
Budget
Outstanding 8.7 / 28 reviews
1300362848
Terminal Building
£53
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
£53 - £111
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
Thrifty
Thrifty
Outstanding 8.5 / 222 reviews
+61136139
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£44 - £88
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
Dollar
Dollar
Outstanding 8.5 / 14 reviews
+611800501934
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£43 - £71
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 / 1,346 reviews
+611300729230
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
£24 - £52
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
Keddy
Keddy
Very Good 8.2 / 5 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£36 - £55
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
£39 - £78
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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