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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 November 08, 2025 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 November 08, 2025
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Here’s what VroomVroomVroom customers think
- 03 Nov 2025chris g.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 31 Oct 2025sarantis m.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarCairns
- 28 Oct 2025praveen g.Booked: MG 3 or similarCairns City
- 25 Oct 2025ian w.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Central
- 08 Oct 2025todd m.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Central
- 26 Sep 2025stefanie d.Booked: Mazda CX-3 or similarCairns City
- 22 Sep 2025davide p.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch Hybrid or similarCairns City
- 19 Sep 2025ronald w.Booked: Toyota Corolla Hatch or similarCairns
- 13 Sep 2025rick p.Booked: Compact AutomaticCairns Airport
- 08 Sep 2025lars g.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCairns Central
- 30 Aug 2025belinda h.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 29 Aug 2025glenys l.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 21 Aug 2025praveen g.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Central
- 19 Aug 2025stephen m.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 16 Aug 2025vesna b.Booked: Compact AutomaticCairns Airport
- 12 Aug 2025kristina w.Booked: Compact AutomaticCairns Airport
- 10 Aug 2025praveen g.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns Central
- 07 Aug 2025edwin d.Booked: Kia Carnival or similarCairns Central
- 07 Aug 2025malcom j.Booked: Mystery Car or similarCairns City
- 29 Jul 2025john v.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 27 Jul 2025bradley f.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 26 Jul 2025john v.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 24 Jul 2025fiona w.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 23 Jul 2025michael p.Booked: Kia Cerato or similarCairns
- 23 Jul 2025nicholas s.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 16 Jul 2025sean p.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 16 Jul 2025bronwyn b.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 14 Jul 2025roger d.Booked: Toyota Corolla or similarCairns
- 13 Jul 2025david t.Booked: Compact SUVCairns Airport
- 13 Jul 2025matt t.Booked: Mazda CX-9 or similarCairns Central
- 11 Jul 2025fiona w.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
- 09 Jul 2025sandra f.Booked: Standard SUVCairns Airport
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Ute, van & truck rental depots in Cairns
Ute, van and truck hire locations in Cairns are marked on the map below.
Avis
2 locations
Avis Cairns Airport Trucks
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:00–24:00Airport Ave, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia, Queensland
Avis Cairns Trucks
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00153 Lake Street , Queensland
Bargain Car Rentals
1 locations
Bargain Car Rentals Cairns Airport
View details4.1 (39)Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–17:00410 Sheridan St, Queensland
Budget
2 locations
Budget Cairns Airport Truck
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Sun 07:00–24:00Cairns airport, Queensland
Budget Cairns Trucks Dtn
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00153 Lake St, Queensland
East Coast
1 locations
East Coast Cairns
View details4.6 (50)Mon–Fri 07:00–20:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–19:00411 Sheridan St, Queensland
Europcar
2 locations
Europcar Cairns Airport
View details4.8 (10)Mon–Sun 08:00–23:30Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Queensland
Europcar Cairns City
View details4.9 (3)Mon–Fri 08:00–16:00, Sat–Sun ClosedShop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St, Queensland
Hertz
2 locations
Hertz Cairns Airport
View details4.4 (4)Mon–Sun 06:00–23:30Airport Ave, Queensland
Hertz Cairns Downtown
View details4.9 (3)Mon–Thu 07:30–15:00, Sat–Sun 07:30–15:00, Fri 07:00–15:00Cairns Square, Abbott St, Queensland
Sixt
2 locations
Sixt Cairns Airport
View details4.8 (50)Mon–Sun 07:30–18:00Terminal building, Cairns, Queensland
Sixt Cairns City
View details4.9 (7)Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00, Sat–Sun ClosedCnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets, Queensland
Thrifty
3 locations
Thrifty Cairns Airport
View details4.4 (14)Mon–Sun 06:00–23:30Airport Ave, Queensland
Thrifty Cairns Central
View details4.1 (27)Mon–Sun 08:00–15:00147 Lake St, Queensland
Thrifty Cairns Downtown
View detailsNo reviewsMon–Fri 07:30–15:00, Sat–Sun 08:00–12:00Cairns Square, Abbott St, Cairns, Queensland
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. Â
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
