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MG ZS
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$67.34
per day
8.9
Very Good
250 ratings
Toyota Yaris
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$74.21
per day
8.9
Very Good
439 ratings
Kia Stonic
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$74.55
per day
8.6
Very Good
1,392 ratings
Toyota Yaris Cross
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$78.03
per day
8.9
Very Good
439 ratings
Toyota RAV4
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$81.72
per day
8.9
Very Good
439 ratings
Hyundai Kona
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$89.59
per day
8.2
Good
5 ratings
Mazda CX3
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$95.10
per day
Mazda CX-3
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
5
US$97.66
per day
Mazda CX-3
or comparable
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$100.62
per day
7.4
Below Average
1 rating
Showing 9 out of 36 cars
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 03:18 on 02/08/26. 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
US$119 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
US$1.22 per litre or US$4.62 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.15 per litre or US$4.35 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.27 per litre or US$4.81 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 US$119 |
Average SUV Hire Price at Cairns Airport
US$78
US$39
US$0
US$37
in January
Jan
US$28
in February
Feb
US$33
in March
Mar
US$40
in April
Apr
US$28
in May
May
US$48
in June
Jun
US$71
in July
Jul
US$47
in August
Aug
US$42
in September
Sep
US$39
in October
Oct
US$31
in November
Nov
US$50
in December
Dec
Car hire suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for hiring an SUV in February with a minimum price of US$27.55.
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
481.8
240.9
0
317 times in January
Jan
219 times in February
Feb
300 times in March
Mar
438 times in April
Apr
337 times in May
May
294 times in June
Jun
220 times in July
Jul
301 times in August
Aug
309 times in September
Sep
304 times in October
Oct
228 times in November
Nov
279 times in December
Dec
How long are SUVs typically hired for at Cairns Airport?
Travellers like to keep their hired SUVs for 9 days in October, 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
10
5
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
9 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
7 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
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
US$74–US$109
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
250 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.8
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.2
US$67–US$204
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
12 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
US$102–US$149
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
US$106–US$184
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
Budget
8.7
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
US$105–US$153
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
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
US$126–US$263
per day
Airport Ave
740389990
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
Bargain Car Rentals
8.6
Very Good
1,392 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.9
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.7
US$75
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
Keddy
8.2
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
7.8
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
US$90–US$109
per day
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
+610740349088
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
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
US$101–US$342
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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