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Great value moving vehicles from Cairns’s most trusted rental providers

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Ute, van & truck rental rates for Cairns

Whether you're moving to a new home in Edge Hill, hauling tools to a job site in Portsmith, or planning an adventure up the Captain Cook Highway, finding the right vehicle in Cairns is essential. The challenge lies in sifting through options to find a reliable ute, van, or truck that fits your needs and budget. VroomVroomVroom makes it simple. We help you instantly compare commercial vehicle hire deals from Australia's most trusted rental providers. From a tough single cab ute for a tough job to a spacious moving truck for the whole family, find your perfect vehicle at a great price and book online in minutes.

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Rental rate prices displayed are AUD and were available in response to a search at 10:01 am on January 27, 2026 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 January 27, 2026

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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think

Our customers have rated their Cairns car rental booking experience 4.7/5
(839 reviews)
  • 09 Jan 2026

    Very quick and easy

    pathirage wijitha p.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 09 Jan 2026

    Easy to use

    trevor p.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 06 Jan 2026

    As always, booking with Vroom is a pleasure.

    sienna s.
    Booked: Mg Zs or similar
    Cairns
    Mg Zs or similar
  • 04 Jan 2026

    Quick and easy to navigate

    chris b.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 02 Dec 2025

    Easy to do.

    kerri h.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Cairns
    MG 3 or similar
  • 28 Nov 2025

    So Easy. Great prices

    jodie w.
    Booked: Compact Automatic
    Cairns Airport
    Compact Automatic
  • 13 Nov 2025

    Very simple to complete booking.

    lorraine w.
    Booked: Compact SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Compact SUV
  • 03 Nov 2025

    Fast, easy and lots of models to choose from

    chris g.
    Booked: Standard SUV
    Cairns Airport
    Standard SUV
  • 31 Oct 2025

    Good

    sarantis m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
    Cairns
    Toyota Corolla Hatch or similar
  • 28 Oct 2025

    very efficient and fast

    praveen g.
    Booked: MG 3 or similar
    Cairns City
    MG 3 or similar
  • 25 Oct 2025

    Easy, good comparisons, logical layout - does the job!

    ian w.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Central
    Toyota Corolla or similar
  • 08 Oct 2025

    Well done

    todd m.
    Booked: Toyota Corolla or similar
    Cairns Central
    Toyota Corolla or similar
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Why book your Cairns ute, van & truck hire with VroomVroomVroom?

Over 20 years of experience

We’ve been a trusted brand in Australian vehicle rental since 2001, helping millions of customers find the right vehicle. Our knowledge and local insights are unparalleled.

Proven reliability & expertise

With over 100,000 customer reviews averaging 4.8/5 and positive mentions in The Telegraph, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Guardian, you know you’re in safe hands.

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We bring you competitive rates from Australia’s most respected commercial vehicle hire providers, including Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, Sixt, and Thrifty, all on one page.

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Our friendly and helpful customer care team is just a phone call, email, or live chat away if you need any help with your booking.

Ute, van & truck rental depots in Cairns

Ute, van and truck hire locations in Cairns are marked on the map below.

  • Avis

    Avis

    2 locations

  • Bargain Car Rentals

    Bargain Car Rentals

    1 locations

  • Budget

    Budget

    2 locations

  • East Coast

    East Coast

    1 locations

  • Europcar

    Europcar

    2 locations

  • Hertz

    Hertz

    2 locations

  • Sixt

    Sixt

    2 locations

  • Thrifty

    Thrifty

    3 locations

Expert tips for driving a commercial vehicle

  • Driving a Moving Truck in Cairns

    For moving house, a truck up to 4.5 tonnes GVM can be driven on a standard car licence by drivers aged 21 and over. Plan your route to avoid peak traffic on major highways and take advantage of user-friendly features like automatic transmission and reversing cameras, which make modern trucks easier to handle.  

  • Licence

    For the vast majority of hire vehicles in Cairns, including all utes, delivery vans, and moving trucks up to 4.5 tonnes Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM), you only need a standard, open car licence. This covers the most popular rental trucks suitable for moving a 1-3 bedroom house. Please note that provisional licences (P-Plates) or learner's permits are generally not accepted for commercial vehicle hire.

  • Driving a Hire Ute in Cairns

    A hire ute is ideal for work or adventure in Cairns and requires only a standard car licence for drivers 21 or over. Before heading off-road to places like Cape Tribulation, confirm your rental agreement permits unsealed road use. Be cautious of wildlife on roads outside the city, particularly at dawn and dusk.

  • Driving a Delivery Van in Cairns

    Perfect for deliveries or small moves, a hire van protects your cargo from Cairns' tropical rain and can be driven on a standard car licence by anyone 21 or older. When driving in busy areas like the CBD, be mindful of commercial traffic and time-limited parking regulations