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Cairns car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

THRIFTY

Price of petrol per litre

Rp 28,458.93

Average price per day

Rp 1,066,762

Cheapest price per day

Rp 877,931
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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 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 680,150/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 1,500,341% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Cairns?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cairns is MINI Car Rentals (rated 10.0/10). Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

MINI Car Rentals
MINI Car Rentals
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
JUCY
JUCY
8.8
Bargain Car Rentals
Bargain Car Rentals
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 572,758/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cairns is July (Rp 1,199,212/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 751,745

February

Rp 572,758

March

Rp 662,252

April

Rp 787,543

May

Rp 626,454

June

Rp 930,732

July

Rp 1,199,212

August

Rp 912,833

September

Rp 894,935

October

Rp 733,846

November

Rp 662,252

December

Rp 1,002,327

What car do most people hire in Cairns?

SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Cairns

MINI Car Rentals

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

JUCY

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Bargain Car Rentals

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.0

East Coast Car Rentals

7.2
Good
7 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.7

Comfort

9.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

8.0

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Europcar

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.0

National

3 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cairns?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under Rp 1,066,762/day when booking a car hire in Cairns. The absolute best deal a user found was for Rp 877,931/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 26.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in Cairns for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 7,467,335/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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cairns for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Cairns can be found for about Rp 32,002,864, with the average price for a rental being around Rp 1,066,762 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 19% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Cairns.

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