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Cairns is set on the coast of tropical Far North Queensland, roughly halfway between Townsville to the south and Cooktown to the north. Originally a gold-mining centre, today it is far better known as a launching point to the magnificent Great Barrier Reef, which has helped to make it the fourth most popular tourist destination in Australia.


Cairns is also a great base for road trips both along Queensland’s coast and into the hinterland, with the Atherton Tablelands being a reliable highlight. Cairns enjoys a tropical monsoon climate, with the wet season running from November to May.

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Our customers have rated their Cairns car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(985 reviews)
  • 22 Nov 2023

    Fairly easy so far, haven't picked up car yet though.

    murray s.
    Booked: Mazda CX5 or similar
    Cairns Central
    Mazda CX5 or similar
  • 11 Nov 2023

    Easy booking.

    vanessa b.
    Booked: Kia Cerato or similar
    Cairns
    Kia Cerato or similar
  • 28 Oct 2023

    Easy

    swathi s.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
    Cairns
    Toyota Corolla Hybrid or similar
  • 08 Sep 2023

    best price easy

    ron h.
    Booked: Kia Carnival or similar
    Cairns City
    Kia Carnival or similar
  • 22 Oct 2023

    Easy to use

    kathryn h.
    Booked: Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
    Brisbane Airport
    Mystery Car Vehicle Determined At Checkout or similar
  • 11 Sep 2023

    always so quick and easy. So convenient.

    gillian w.
    Booked: Kia Rio or similar
    Avalon Airport
    Kia Rio or similar
  • 21 Nov 2023

    Ease of use

    ian s.
    Booked: Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
    Adelaide Downtown
    Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Accent, Kia Rio or Toyota Yaris or similar
  • 20 Nov 2023

    Everything is straight forward.

    damian o.
    Booked: Toyota Prado or similar
    Cairns Airport
    Toyota Prado or similar
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Quick facts on hiring a car in Cairns

🚗 Vehicle typesCar, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport, Ute and Wagon/Estate.
🔑 No. of depotsEight car rental depots in Cairns.
✅ Rental brandsAvis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty.

Car models commonly available in Cairns

Popular rental car models in Cairns City last month

  • % of Bookings
    Price range last month
  • 1

    18%

    $53
    $126
    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Rent with

    East Coast, Budget, Thrifty

  • 2

    16%

    $50
    $93
    Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki SwiftCompact Car

    4

    5

    1 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Thrifty

  • 3

    9%

    $38
    $80
    Mystery Car

    Mystery CarSpecial

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Rent with

    Enterprise, Budget

  • 4

    7%

    $56
    $171
    Toyota Kluger

    Toyota KlugerFullsize SUV

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget, Hertz, Thrifty

  • 5

    5%

    $67
    $208
    Kia Cerato

    Kia CeratoIntermediate Car

    5

    5

    2 small

    Rent with

    Budget

Audi vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

    Audi Q5

    Audi Q5

    5

    4

    3 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Audi Q7

    Audi Q7

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Ford vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Ford Ranger

    Ford Ranger

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Hyundai vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Hyundai i30

    Hyundai i30

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz

    Hyundai Kona

    Hyundai Kona

    5

    5

    1 small

    Providers

    Budget, Sixt

Isuzu vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Isuzu MU-X

    Isuzu MU-X

    7

    5

    4 large, 6 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Kia vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Kia Carnival

    Kia Carnival

    8

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise, East Coast, Sixt

    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

  • Kia Picanto

    Kia Picanto

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    East Coast

    Kia Sportage

    Kia Sportage

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Thrifty, Hertz

  • Kia Stonic

    Kia Stonic

    5

    5

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

LDV vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • LDV D90

    LDV D90

    7

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast

Mazda vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Mazda CX-9

    Mazda CX-9

    7

    4

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mazda CX5

    Mazda CX5

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

MG vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Mg Hs

    Mg Hs

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    East Coast

    MG HS VIBE

    MG HS VIBE

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

  • MG MG3

    MG MG3

    5

    4

    2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

    Mg Zs

    Mg Zs

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    East Coast

Mitsubishi vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Mitsubishi ASX

    Mitsubishi ASX

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

    5

    5

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

Nissan vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    5

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Budget

Peugeot vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Peugeot 508s

    Peugeot 508s

    5

    5

    3 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Sixt

Polestar vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Polestar 2

    Polestar 2Electric

    5

    4

    2 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Subaru vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Subaru Outback Premium

    Subaru Outback Premium

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz

Suzuki vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Suzuki Baleno

    Suzuki Baleno

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    East Coast

    Suzuki Jimny

    Suzuki Jimny

    4

    2

    2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty

  • Suzuki Swift

    Suzuki Swift

    4

    5

    2 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz

Tesla vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Tesla Model Y

    Tesla Model YElectric

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis

Toyota vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • Toyota Camry

    Toyota Camry

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Hertz

    Toyota Camry Hybrid

    Toyota Camry HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Hertz

  • Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    5

    4

    3 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, East Coast

    Toyota Corolla Hybrid

    Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid

    5

    4

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast

  • Toyota Corrolla  Hybrid

    Toyota Corrolla HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 3 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Kluger

    Toyota Kluger

    7

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise, Avis, Budget

  • Toyota Kluger Hybrid

    Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    Toyota Landcruiser Prado

    7

    4

    3 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • Toyota Prado

    Toyota Prado

    5

    5

    4 small

    Providers

    Avis, Budget

    Toyota RAV4

    Toyota RAV4

    5

    5

    3 large, 5 small

    Providers

    Sixt

  • Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

    Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    2 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Hertz, Sixt

    Toyota Yaris

    Toyota Yaris

    5

    4

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Enterprise

  • Toyota Yaris Cross

    Toyota Yaris Cross

    5

    5

    1 large, 2 small

    Providers

    Sixt

    Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid

    Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid

    5

    5

    1 large, 1 small

    Providers

    East Coast, Sixt

Other vehicles for hire in Cairns

  • 19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift

    3

    2

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    6 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

  • 8 Cubic Metre Van

    8 Cubic Metre Van

    2

    3

    Providers

    Hertz

    Crossover

    Crossover

    5

    5

    Providers

    Hertz

  • Dual Cab 4WD

    Dual Cab 4WD

    5

    4

    Providers

    Thrifty, Hertz

    Mystery Car

    Mystery Car

    4

    4

    Providers

    Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt

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The price range indicates the AUD per-day rental rates from bookings made using our search engine, excluding any extras, in most cases. While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 05 December, 2023

Cairns daily rate data

Price range over the past 12 months for a small car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$71

$117

Wed

06 Dec

$71

$117

Thu

07 Dec

$59

$117

Fri

08 Dec

$39

$102

Sat

09 Dec

$69

$102

Sun

10 Dec

$39

$102

Mon

11 Dec

$70

$117

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$82

$113

Wed

06 Dec

$82

$113

Thu

07 Dec

$74

$113

Fri

08 Dec

$42

$113

Sat

09 Dec

$79

$113

Sun

10 Dec

$42

$113

Mon

11 Dec

$72

$113

Price range over the past 12 months for a large car

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$86

$188

Wed

06 Dec

$86

$188

Thu

07 Dec

$78

$188

Fri

08 Dec

$46

$184

Sat

09 Dec

$83

$184

Sun

10 Dec

$46

$184

Mon

11 Dec

$86

$188

Price range over the past 12 months for a small SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$82

$152

Wed

06 Dec

$82

$152

Thu

07 Dec

$75

$152

Fri

08 Dec

$80

$126

Sat

09 Dec

$84

$126

Sun

10 Dec

$75

$126

Mon

11 Dec

$82

$152

Price range over the past 12 months for a medium SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$87

$156

Wed

06 Dec

$87

$156

Thu

07 Dec

$87

$156

Fri

08 Dec

$63

$130

Sat

09 Dec

$84

$130

Sun

10 Dec

$63

$130

Mon

11 Dec

$77

$190

Price range over the past 12 months for a large SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$93

$193

Wed

06 Dec

$93

$193

Thu

07 Dec

$93

$193

Fri

08 Dec

$83

$249

Sat

09 Dec

$90

$154

Sun

10 Dec

$83

$249

Mon

11 Dec

$82

$193

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury SUV

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$116

$202

Wed

06 Dec

$116

$202

Thu

07 Dec

$106

$202

Fri

08 Dec

$106

$261

Sat

09 Dec

$106

$170

Sun

10 Dec

$106

$261

Mon

11 Dec

$116

$202

Price range over the past 12 months for a large passenger van

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$109

$243

Wed

06 Dec

$109

$243

Thu

07 Dec

$99

$243

Fri

08 Dec

$99

$262

Sat

09 Dec

$100

$243

Sun

10 Dec

$99

$262

Mon

11 Dec

$109

$243

Price range over the past 12 months for a luxury passenger van

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$99

$99

Wed

06 Dec

$99

$99

Thu

07 Dec

$99

$99

Fri

08 Dec

$89

$96

Sat

09 Dec

$96

$96

Sun

10 Dec

$89

$96

Mon

11 Dec

$92

$92

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$150

$150

Wed

06 Dec

$150

$150

Thu

07 Dec

$150

$150

Fri

08 Dec

$127

$150

Sat

09 Dec

$150

$150

Sun

10 Dec

$127

$150

Mon

11 Dec

$150

$150

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$138

$138

Wed

06 Dec

$138

$138

Thu

07 Dec

$138

$138

Fri

08 Dec

$113

$113

Sat

09 Dec

$113

$113

Sun

10 Dec

$103

$103

Mon

11 Dec

$138

$138

Next 7 days rates

Per day price range

Today

05 Dec

$109

$189

Wed

06 Dec

$109

$189

Thu

07 Dec

$99

$189

Fri

08 Dec

$99

$120

Sat

09 Dec

$99

$120

Sun

10 Dec

$99

$120

Mon

11 Dec

$109

$109

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Historical daily rate pricing information is data from actual bookings made using our search engine in the previous 12 months.

Next 7 days rates are obtained from searches in our reservation system for a 3 day rental duration, by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am on the indicated pick up date. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice.

Prices are in AUD and include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.

While we make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and reliable data, the data is provided ‘as is’ and errors or other defects may occur. For more information, click here: Terms and Conditions.

Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 05 December, 2023

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Local expert tips for hiring a car in Cairns

  • Don’t miss out

    Cairns can be a popular destination to hire a car, so to avoid missing out, consider booking your vehicle in advance across the peak Summer season.

  • Parking might not be free

    Paid on-street parking (AUD$1.60/hr) is between 8:30 am and 6 pm on weekdays and 8:30 am to 2 pm on Saturdays.

  • Flexible one-way car rentals

    Planning to get a one-way car rental for an interstate trip? You can book a hire car in Cairns and return it to another location. Just untick the “Return to the same location” option in our search form and select your preferred return location.

  • Save on fuel cost

    It’s important to return your hire car with a full tank of fuel to avoid extra fees. With so many service stations in Cairns, it can be hard to know where to find the best deal on petrol. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our free fuel price comparison app.

Car rental depots in Cairns

Car hire depots in Cairns City are marked on the map below.

Opening hours are provided by the depots and are subject to change.
  • Sixt Cairns City

    Cnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets, Cairns QLD, 4870

    Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    saturday

    Closed

    sunday

    Closed

    4.80 • 5 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Enterprise Cairns City

    37 - 41 Sheridan Street, Cairns QLD, 4870

    Today •7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

    saturday

    7:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    sunday

    7:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    4.77 • 13 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Budget Cairns

    153 Lake St, Cairns City QLD, 4870

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    4.91 • 7 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Avis Cairns City

    153 Lake St, Cairns QLD, 4870

    Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    5.00 • 2 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

  • Dollar Cairns Central

    147 Lake St, Cairns, Cairns QLD, 4870

    Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    3.60 • 1 rating

    4

    Service

    3

    Information

    3

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Thrifty Cairns Central

    147 Lake St, Cairns, Cairns QLD, 4870

    Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    monday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    tuesday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    wednesday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    thursday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    friday

    8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

    saturday

    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    sunday

    8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    4.37 • 15 ratings

    4

    Service

    4

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    4

    Vehicle

    4

    Presentation

  • Hertz Cairns Downtown

    Cairns Square, Abbott St, Cairns, Cairns City QLD, 4870

    Today •7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    monday

    7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    thursday

    7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    friday

    7:30 AM - 3:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • East Coast Cairns

    411 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD, 4870

    Today •7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    monday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    tuesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    wednesday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    thursday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    friday

    7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

    saturday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    sunday

    8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    4.65 • 28 ratings

    5

    Service

    5

    Information

    5

    Accessibility

    5

    Vehicle

    5

    Presentation

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Frequently asked questions

On hiring a car in Cairns, Queensland

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns?

    Prices start at AUD $39 per day for an Economy Car, up to AUD $261 per day for a Premium SUV. Get a live rate for your planned dates and desired vehicle in Cairns.

  • How much does it cost to hire an Electric Car in Cairns?

    If you prefer to plug your car in rather than fill it up, an Electric Car costs between AUD $103 and AUD $150 per day. Enter your car hire dates and find a live rate for your desired Electric Car in Cairns.

  • How much does it cost to hire a Minivan or People Mover in Cairns?

    If you’ve got a crowd, but don’t need something as large as a bus, then a 7-seater or 8-seater Minivan hire might be your best option. A Minivan costs between AUD $89 and AUD $262 per day. Check for a live rate by entering your desired car hire dates in Cairns.

  • What is the highest-rated hire car in Cairns?

    The highest-rated rental car in Cairns is Hyundai Kona or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.

  • What is the highest-rated car hire provider in Cairns?

    Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider in Cairns, based on ratings by our customers.

  • Is it cheaper to book a weekly car rental in Cairns?

    The per-day rates of some rental cars may fall if you book for a longer rental period. Prices often change around daily, three-day, five-day and seven-day periods. Also, note that the selection of rental cars available in Cairns may be more limited if you are looking for a long-term car rental, so it’s best to compare a few different booking durations first.

  • Will my rental car in Cairns come with unlimited kms?

    Most rental cars on our website will come with unlimited kms in Cairns unless stated otherwise. You can check this once you have completed a search and are shown the available hire cars, as you’ll be able to see if the car you are looking to book has any restrictions when it comes to kilometres.

  • Can I drive off-road if I pick up a hire car in Cairns?

    The providers we partner with do not allow their hire cars to be driven off-road. In Far North Queensland you may come across quite a few dirt roads that are considered non-gazetted. If you drive a hire car on a non-gazetted road you may void the car hire contract between you and the car rental provider. If you are unsure which roads would be considered non-gazetted, please contact our customer care team who will enquire with the car rental provider on your behalf.

  • Can I take my rental car to the Daintree Rainforest?

    Yes, you can drive your hire car to the Daintree Rainforest. Driving is a good option there as you’ll be able to enjoy the coastal scenery along the way. Be sure to drive on gazetted roads only.

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