Cairns

Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns

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Cheapflights insights for Cairns car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Cairns?

Book your car hire in Cairns 54 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 613,794/day on average when booked 54 days ahead, which saves you 1,452,667% 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.

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 403,812/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cairns is July (Rp 1,066,064/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 565,337

February

Rp 403,812

March

Rp 452,269

April

Rp 807,624

May

Rp 549,184

June

Rp 662,252

July

Rp 1,066,064

August

Rp 823,776

September

Rp 726,862

October

Rp 710,709

November

Rp 565,337

December

Rp 856,081

What car do most people hire in Cairns?

SUV cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Standard cars (Subaru Forester or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate 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 14 August 2025.

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.9
Very Good
7 reviews2 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

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Budget

8.7
Very Good
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.5
Okay
3 reviews2 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 14 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns for a week from East Coast Car Rentals?

    Hiring a car in Cairns for a week can be a great option for travel. East Coast Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 4,263,770/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.

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