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Popular car types in Cairns

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cairns and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 12 May 2026.
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Full-size

Full-size

Rp 1,035,335+

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SUV

SUV

Rp 848,042+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Rp 959,617+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Rp 570,235+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Rp 686,684+

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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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 678,851/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 1,531,258% 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 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
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
8.9
JUCY
JUCY
8.8
Alamo
Alamo
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 557,006/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cairns is July (Rp 1,166,232/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 765,883

February

Rp 557,006

March

Rp 661,445

April

Rp 765,883

May

Rp 557,006

June

Rp 696,258

July

Rp 1,166,232

August

Rp 800,696

September

Rp 818,103

October

Rp 765,883

November

Rp 678,851

December

Rp 1,026,980

What car do most people hire in Cairns?

Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (BMW X3 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.

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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 12 May 2026.

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

Sixt

8.9
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.2

JUCY

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Budget

8.6
Very Good
12 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.7

Hertz

7.1
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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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 12 May 2026.

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

    Hiring a car in Cairns for a week can be a great option for travel. Bargain Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around Rp 4,987,119/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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cairns

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cairns. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns. Deals were last updated on 12 May 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (Rp 29+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Rp 35+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

Rp 29+

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