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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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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 12:01 am on December 05, 2023 by an Australian resident aged between 30 and 69 years old, for the specified travel dates, with a pickup and return time of 10:00 am. Rates and vehicle availability may change without notice. Use our price comparison tool to get current rental rates. Rates include all mandatory fees for the rental and exclude credit card surcharges and extras.
Rates are in AUD and were last updated on 05 December, 2023
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| 🚗 Vehicle types | Car, Commercial Van/Truck, Crossover, Passenger Van, SUV, Sport, Ute and Wagon/Estate. |
|---|---|
| 🔑 No. of depots | Eight car rental depots in Cairns. |
| ✅ Rental brands | Avis, Budget, Dollar, East Coast, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt and Thrifty. |
1
18%
Toyota CorollaIntermediate Car
5
4
1 large, 2 small
East Coast, Budget, Thrifty
2
16%
Suzuki SwiftCompact Car
4
5
1 small
Budget, Thrifty
3
9%
Mystery CarSpecial
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Enterprise, Budget
4
7%
Toyota KlugerFullsize SUV
5
5
2 small
Budget, Hertz, Thrifty
5
5%
Kia CeratoIntermediate Car
5
5
2 small
Budget
Audi Q3 35 TFSI Sportback
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Audi Q5
5
4
3 large, 1 small
Hertz
Audi Q7
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Hertz
Ford Ranger
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai i30
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise, Thrifty, Hertz
Hyundai Kona
5
5
1 small
Budget, Sixt
Isuzu MU-X
7
5
4 large, 6 small
Sixt
Kia Carnival
8
5
4 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz, Enterprise, East Coast, Sixt
Kia Cerato
5
5
3 small
Avis, Budget
Kia Picanto
5
5
2 small
East Coast
Kia Sportage
5
5
4 small
Avis, Thrifty, Hertz
Kia Stonic
5
5
3 small
Avis
LDV D90
7
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast
Mazda CX-9
7
4
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mazda CX5
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Mg Hs
5
5
3 large, 2 small
East Coast
MG HS VIBE
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise
MG MG3
5
4
2 small
Enterprise
Mg Zs
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Mitsubishi ASX
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz, Sixt
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX
5
5
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Nissan X-Trail
5
5
2 small
Budget
Peugeot 508s
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Polestar 2Electric
5
4
2 large, 1 small
Hertz
Subaru Outback Premium
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz
Suzuki Baleno
5
4
1 large, 1 small
East Coast
Suzuki Jimny
4
2
2 small
Thrifty
Suzuki Swift
4
5
2 small
Avis, Budget, Thrifty, Hertz
Tesla Model YElectric
5
4
3 small
Avis
Toyota Camry
5
4
4 small
Avis, Budget, Hertz
Toyota Camry HybridHybrid
5
4
4 small
Avis, Hertz
Toyota Corolla
5
4
3 small
Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Corolla HybridHybrid
5
4
1 large, 1 small
Thrifty, Hertz, East Coast
Toyota Corrolla HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 3 small
Sixt
Toyota Kluger
7
5
2 large, 2 small
Enterprise, Avis, Budget
Toyota Kluger HybridHybrid
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Landcruiser Prado
7
4
3 large, 2 small
Thrifty, Hertz
Toyota Prado
5
5
4 small
Avis, Budget
Toyota RAV4
5
5
3 large, 5 small
Sixt
Toyota RAV4 HybridHybrid
5
5
2 large, 2 small
Hertz, Sixt
Toyota Yaris
5
4
1 large, 2 small
Enterprise
Toyota Yaris Cross
5
5
1 large, 2 small
Sixt
Toyota Yaris Cross HybridHybrid
5
5
1 large, 1 small
East Coast, Sixt
19-22 Cubic Metre Van with Lift
3
2
Thrifty, Hertz
6 Cubic Metre Van
2
4
Thrifty, Hertz
8 Cubic Metre Van
2
3
Hertz
Crossover
5
5
Hertz
Dual Cab 4WD
5
4
Thrifty, Hertz
Mystery Car
4
4
Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, Sixt
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
Per day price range
05 Dec
$71
$71
$117
$117
06 Dec
$71
$71
$117
$117
07 Dec
$59
$59
$117
$117
08 Dec
$39
$39
$102
$102
09 Dec
$69
$69
$102
$102
10 Dec
$39
$39
$102
$102
11 Dec
$70
$70
$117
$117
Per day price range
05 Dec
$82
$82
$113
$113
06 Dec
$82
$82
$113
$113
07 Dec
$74
$74
$113
$113
08 Dec
$42
$42
$113
$113
09 Dec
$79
$79
$113
$113
10 Dec
$42
$42
$113
$113
11 Dec
$72
$72
$113
$113
Per day price range
05 Dec
$86
$86
$188
$188
06 Dec
$86
$86
$188
$188
07 Dec
$78
$78
$188
$188
08 Dec
$46
$46
$184
$184
09 Dec
$83
$83
$184
$184
10 Dec
$46
$46
$184
$184
11 Dec
$86
$86
$188
$188
Per day price range
05 Dec
$82
$82
$152
$152
06 Dec
$82
$82
$152
$152
07 Dec
$75
$75
$152
$152
08 Dec
$80
$80
$126
$126
09 Dec
$84
$84
$126
$126
10 Dec
$75
$75
$126
$126
11 Dec
$82
$82
$152
$152
Per day price range
05 Dec
$87
$87
$156
$156
06 Dec
$87
$87
$156
$156
07 Dec
$87
$87
$156
$156
08 Dec
$63
$63
$130
$130
09 Dec
$84
$84
$130
$130
10 Dec
$63
$63
$130
$130
11 Dec
$77
$77
$190
$190
Per day price range
05 Dec
$93
$93
$193
$193
06 Dec
$93
$93
$193
$193
07 Dec
$93
$93
$193
$193
08 Dec
$83
$83
$249
$249
09 Dec
$90
$90
$154
$154
10 Dec
$83
$83
$249
$249
11 Dec
$82
$82
$193
$193
Per day price range
05 Dec
$116
$116
$202
$202
06 Dec
$116
$116
$202
$202
07 Dec
$106
$106
$202
$202
08 Dec
$106
$106
$261
$261
09 Dec
$106
$106
$170
$170
10 Dec
$106
$106
$261
$261
11 Dec
$116
$116
$202
$202
Per day price range
05 Dec
$109
$109
$243
$243
06 Dec
$109
$109
$243
$243
07 Dec
$99
$99
$243
$243
08 Dec
$99
$99
$262
$262
09 Dec
$100
$100
$243
$243
10 Dec
$99
$99
$262
$262
11 Dec
$109
$109
$243
$243
Per day price range
05 Dec
$99
$99
$99
$99
06 Dec
$99
$99
$99
$99
07 Dec
$99
$99
$99
$99
08 Dec
$89
$89
$96
$96
09 Dec
$96
$96
$96
$96
10 Dec
$89
$89
$96
$96
11 Dec
$92
$92
$92
$92
Per day price range
05 Dec
$150
$150
$150
$150
06 Dec
$150
$150
$150
$150
07 Dec
$150
$150
$150
$150
08 Dec
$127
$127
$150
$150
09 Dec
$150
$150
$150
$150
10 Dec
$127
$127
$150
$150
11 Dec
$150
$150
$150
$150
Per day price range
05 Dec
$138
$138
$138
$138
06 Dec
$138
$138
$138
$138
07 Dec
$138
$138
$138
$138
08 Dec
$113
$113
$113
$113
09 Dec
$113
$113
$113
$113
10 Dec
$103
$103
$103
$103
11 Dec
$138
$138
$138
$138
Per day price range
05 Dec
$109
$109
$189
$189
06 Dec
$109
$109
$189
$189
07 Dec
$99
$99
$189
$189
08 Dec
$99
$99
$120
$120
09 Dec
$99
$99
$120
$120
10 Dec
$99
$99
$120
$120
11 Dec
$109
$109
$109
$109
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
Are you flying into Cairns?
Consider collecting your vehicle from the airport. We work with a range of car hire providers at Cairns Airport (CNS).
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.
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.
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.
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 hire depots in Cairns City are marked on the map below.
Cnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets, Cairns QLD, 4870
Today • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
4.80 • 5 ratings
37 - 41 Sheridan Street, Cairns QLD, 4870
Today • 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
4.77 • 13 ratings
153 Lake St, Cairns City QLD, 4870
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
4.91 • 7 ratings
153 Lake St, Cairns QLD, 4870
Today • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
5.00 • 2 ratings
147 Lake St, Cairns, Cairns QLD, 4870
Today • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
3.60 • 1 rating
147 Lake St, Cairns, Cairns QLD, 4870
Today • 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Today •8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
4.37 • 15 ratings
Cairns Square, Abbott St, Cairns, Cairns City QLD, 4870
Today • 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Today •7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
411 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD, 4870
Today • 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Today •7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
4.65 • 28 ratings
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On hiring a car in Cairns, Queensland
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.
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.
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.
The highest-rated rental car in Cairns is Hyundai Kona or similar, based on ratings by our customers within the last 12 months.
Avis is the highest-rated car hire provider in Cairns, based on ratings by our customers.
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.
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.
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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