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Cheapflights insights for Cairns car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Cairns?
Book your car hire in Cairns 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 633,650/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1,488,040% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Cairns?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cairns is Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Sixt (rated 8.9/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Sixt
8.9
JUCY
8.8
Budget
8.7
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cairns is February, when you can expect to pay Rp 416,875/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cairns is July (Rp 1,100,550/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
Rp 583,625
February
Rp 416,875
March
Rp 483,575
April
Rp 833,750
May
Rp 566,950
June
Rp 683,675
July
Rp 1,100,550
August
Rp 767,050
September
Rp 783,725
October
Rp 800,400
November
Rp 600,300
December
Rp 900,450
What car do most people hire in Cairns?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi Montero Sport or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Cairns?
Sunnycars has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Cairns at 4.
Top rental agencies in Cairns
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cairns known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cairns. Reviews were last updated on 1 October 2025.
Ace Rental Cars
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Sixt
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.2
JUCY
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
8.0
Budget
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.6
Alamo
20 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Hertz
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.1
Thrifty
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
7.3
Europcar
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
6.5
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
6.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns for a week from Alamo?
Hiring a car in Cairns for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 4,524,262/week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cairns?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Cairns for a month is certainly possible.