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Nissan X-Trail
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£32.99
per day
9.1
Excellent
15 ratings
MG HS
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£54.50
per day
8.6
Very Good
1,396 ratings
Mazda CX3
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£58.32
per day
Kia Stonic
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£59.30
per day
8.6
Very Good
1,396 ratings
Mitsubishi Outlander
or comparable
Automatic
7
A/C
5
£59.53
per day
8.9
Very Good
252 ratings
Hyundai Kona
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
4
£60.91
per day
Mazda CX-3
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£61.37
per day
8.7
Very Good
18 ratings
Subaru Crosstrek
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£61.42
per day
Mazda CX-3
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£62.28
per day
Showing 9 out of 39 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:17 on 11/08/26. 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
£87 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 petrol price
£0.90 per litre or £3.41 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.85 per litre or £3.22 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.94 per litre or £3.56 per gallon
Score
9.4 / 10
When to book at Cairns Airport and for how long?
During which month is it most affordable to hire an SUV at Cairns Airport?
Prices for hiring a car at Cairns Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthFebruary | Most expensive month July |
| Average price £87 |
Average SUV Hire Price at Cairns Airport
£58
£29
£0
£27
in January
Jan
£20
in February
Feb
£25
in March
Mar
£30
in April
Apr
£21
in May
May
£36
in June
Jun
£53
in July
Jul
£36
in August
Aug
£31
in September
Sep
£28
in October
Oct
£23
in November
Nov
£37
in December
Dec
Car hire suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for hiring an SUV in February with a minimum price of £20.44.
Which month sees the highest demand for SUV hire at Cairns Airport?
Travellers are more often prefer an SUV at Cairns Airport in April, while they less often prefer one in February.
Popularity of SUV Hire at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
482.9
241.5
0
319 times in January
Jan
220 times in February
Feb
300 times in March
Mar
439 times in April
Apr
338 times in May
May
294 times in June
Jun
220 times in July
Jul
268 times in August
Aug
341 times in September
Sep
319 times in October
Oct
231 times in November
Nov
286 times in December
Dec
How long are SUVs typically hired for at Cairns Airport?
Travellers like to keep their hired SUVs for 8 days in February, while this drops to an average of 6 days in March, which makes it the month with the shortest average hire period.
Average SUV Hire Length at Cairns Airport
9
4
0
7 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
6 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
8 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
8 days in December
Dec
Here's what travelers say about renting an SUV at Cairns Airport
10
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
January
Happiest customers drive
Mazda CX-3
All reviews are left by actual customers and have been verified.
Learn more
11 Jan 2026
Jason M.
Mazda CX-3
Reef. Hartleys. Kuanda skyrail. Waterfalls. Aquarium. Beaches. Restaurants. All fab.
25 Mar 2025
Martin C.
Subaru Crosstrek
Spent a week in Cairns. A fantastic place and great people. Had a fab time. Even in the rain :)
2 Nov 2023
Arwel D.
Mazda CX5
Mainly birdwatching, scenic drives, to and from various touristic venues. Restaurants in all areas
Top 9 suppliers at Cairns Airport in 2026
Everything Fleet
9.1
Excellent
15 ratings
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
9.0
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
£33–£78
per day
462 - 464 Sheridan Street, Carins North QLD 4870
+61131381
Show 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
EastCoast Car Rentals
8.9
Very Good
439 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
£66–£84
per day
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
+611800474258 / +61755558908
Show 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
Simba Car Hire
8.9
Very Good
252 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.7
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.0
£60–£84
per day
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
+61740212777 / +61280056696 / +61881263890
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:30
Tue
07:00-19:30
Wed
07:00-19:30
Thu
07:00-19:30
Fri
07:00-19:30
Sat
08:00-17:30
Sun
08:00-17:30
Avis
8.8
Very Good
13 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
£132
per day
Terminal Building
136333
Show 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
Dollar
8.7
Very Good
18 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
£61–£162
per day
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
+611800501934
Show 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
Hertz
8.7
Very Good
9 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
£103–£185
per day
Airport Ave
0740389990
Show 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
Budget
8.6
Very Good
28 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.9
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
9.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.6
£123
per day
Terminal Building
1300362848
Show 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
Bargain Car Rentals
8.6
Very Good
1,396 ratings
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.1
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.6
£55–£59
per day
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
+611300729230
Show 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
Routes Car Rental
7.4
Below Average
1 rating
Value for money
6.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.4
Car condition
7.3
£71–£205
per day
CAIRNS AIRPORT, Terminal Building
+6140349088
Show 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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