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

Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£62.71 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£66.88 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or comparable
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£69.19 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Bargain Car Rentals
£71.04 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£73.34 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or comparable
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£74.36 per day
Full-size SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£75.04 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£78.94 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or comparable
Toyota Yaris Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£79.57 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£80.10 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£80.10 per day
Full-size SUV
MG HS or comparable
MG HS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
EastCoast Car Rentals
£80.29 per day
Compact SUV
MG ZS or comparable
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
£80.33 per day
Compact SUV
Haval Jolion or comparable
Haval Jolion
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
£80.33 per day
Compact SUV
Mitsubishi ASX or comparable
Mitsubishi ASX
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
£80.33 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or comparable
Nissan X-Trail
  • 4
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£81.90 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Keddy
£90.00 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£97.17 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or comparable
Mazda CX-30
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£100.17 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Audi Q3 or comparable
Audi Q3
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
£100.93 per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Jucy
£101.04 per day
Compact SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
£101.23 per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or comparable
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Jucy
£102.94 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
£104.00 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-8 or comparable
Mazda CX-8
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£111.84 per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or comparable
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
URDRIVE
£113.80 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£117.70 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£117.70 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£117.70 per day
Compact SUV
Nissan Qashqai or comparable
Nissan Qashqai
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
£121.82 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or comparable
Mitsubishi Outlander
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
£124.45 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£127.94 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£130.36 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£130.72 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or comparable
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£130.95 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£133.63 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£133.63 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£134.34 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mazda CX-5 or comparable
Mazda CX-5
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£135.62 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£137.27 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Hertz
£138.80 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£139.96 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£142.15 per day
Standard SUV
Mazda CX-8 or comparable
Mazda CX-8
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£144.57 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£153.53 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£153.54 per day
Standard SUV
Nissan X-Trail or comparable
Nissan X-Trail
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£156.83 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or comparable
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£156.90 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or comparable
Mazda CX-3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
£157.40 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero or comparable
Mitsubishi Pajero
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£160.02 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:50 on 07/07/2025. 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
£116 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
£0.83 per litre or £3.14 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.78 per litre or £2.96 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£0.86 per litre or £3.27 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
£58.33
January
£42.67
February
£61.86
March
£78.37
April
£56.76
May
£65.04
June
£90.66
July
£59.48
August
£77.28
September
£64.43
October
£58.94
November
£73.47
December
Car hire suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for hiring an SUV in February with a minimum price of £42.67.

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 4 days in March, which makes it the month with the shortest average hire period.
Average SUV Hire Length at Cairns Airport
5
January
8
February
4
March
7
April
6
May
6
June
7
July
5
August
7
September
5
October
8
November
5
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 June.
Popularity of SUV Hire at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
143%
January
64%
February
64%
March
96%
April
112%
May
53%
June
106%
July
117%
August
74%
September
117%
October
112%
November
143%
December

Our customers' reviews

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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
MG HS
02/11/2023
Mainly birdwatching, scenic drives, to and from various touristic venues. Restaurants in all areas

Top 17 Hire Companies at Cairns Airport in 2025

SIXT
SIXT
Exceptional 9.2 / 250 reviews
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
£131 - £142
Working hours
Mon:
07:30-18:00
Tue:
07:30-18:00
Wed:
07:30-18:00
Thu:
07:30-18:00
Fri:
07:30-18:00
Sat:
07:30-18:00
Sun:
07:30-18:00
National
National
Exceptional 9 / 10 reviews
+61740349045 / +61740349052
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£118 - £173
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-23:00
Tue:
07:00-23:00
Wed:
07:00-23:00
Thu:
07:00-23:00
Fri:
07:00-23:00
Sat:
07:00-23:00
Sun:
07:00-23:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.9 / 77 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£154 - £308
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
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.9 / 56 reviews
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
£101 - £124
Working hours
Mon:
08:30-15:00
Tue:
08:30-15:00
Wed:
08:30-15:00
Thu:
08:30-15:00
Fri:
08:30-15:00
Sat:
09:00-13:00
Sun:
09:00-13:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.8 / 9 reviews
136333
Terminal Building
£130 - £203
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
Very good 8.8 / 8 reviews
0740389990
Airport Ave
£139
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
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.7 / 202 reviews
+61740349045
Beaufort Street, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£112 - £118
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-23:00
Tue:
07:00-23:00
Wed:
07:00-23:00
Thu:
07:00-23:00
Fri:
07:00-23:00
Sat:
07:00-23:00
Sun:
07:00-23:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.7 / 26 reviews
1300362848
Terminal Building
£140 - £184
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
Dollar
Very good 8.6 / 5 reviews
+611800501934
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£97 - £227
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 8.5 / 1,160 reviews
+611300729230
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
£63 - £71
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
EastCoast Car Rentals
EastCoast Car Rentals
Very good 8.5 / 403 reviews
+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
£74 - £80
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 4 reviews
+61740349045
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
£118 - £145
Working hours
Mon:
07:00-23:00
Tue:
07:00-23:00
Wed:
07:00-23:00
Thu:
07:00-23:00
Fri:
07:00-23:00
Sat:
07:00-23:00
Sun:
07:00-23:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.2 / 203 reviews
+61136139
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£69 - £211
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 8.1 / 5 reviews
+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
£79 - £331
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 7.7 / 1 review
+6140349088
CAIRNS AIRPORT, Terminal Building
£162 - £324
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
URDRIVE
URDRIVE
Average 7.7
+61491793056 / +61489079655
404 Sheridan Road, Cairns North Qld 4870, Cairns
£80 - £114
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:
07:00-20:00
Sun:
07:00-20:00
Jucy
Jucy
Average 7.6 / 338 reviews
+611800150850
55 Dutton Street Portsmith QLD 4870
£101 - £103
Working hours
Mon:
09:00-15:55
Tue:
09:00-15:55
Wed:
09:00-15:55
Thu:
09:00-15:55
Fri:
09:00-15:55
Sat:
09:00-13:55
Sun:
09:00-13:55

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