Cheap Car Hire in Cairns from $38

Here are the best Cairns small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cairns medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cairns SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Cairns van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda Fit$38/day

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Hyundai Accent$40/day

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Hyundai Kona$41/day

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• What are the requirements to hire a car in Cairns?

  You can get a car hire in Cairns using your regular car licence, provided it’s in English, along with your credit card. You’ll need to be 21 to hire from most companies and usually 25 or older for passenger van hire and more powerful cars. Other than that, Cairns car hire is really straightforward.

• What are the rules for driving in Cairns?

  Bear in mind when you book hire cars in Cairns, Australians drive on the left. The maximum speed on highways is 110 km/h, but if not signposted, it’s 100 km/h, so keep your eyes open. In built-up areas, speed is limited to 50 km/h. Also bear in mind the legal blood-alcohol driving limit if you opt for Cairns car hire, which is 50 mg per 100 ml. It’s compulsory for all passengers to wear seatbelts. If in doubt, you can check on recent Australian law changes with the local authorities once you’re there.

• What type of car is recommended for driving in Cairns?

  The ideal car hires in Cairns are outdoorsy vehicles, as the city is on the sub-tropical north-east coast, near the Great Barrier Reef. Book SUVs, MPVs or spacious sedans if you’re going on a road trip. If you’re in the city on business, or staying in the city centre, good hire cars in Cairns are compact or economy models. To save on carbon emissions, many car hire companies offer electric car hire. If you really want to let it all hang out on coastal cruises, a convertible is a great choice. You can find these and other cheap car hire in Cairns right here.

• What are the best places to park in Cairns?

  On-street parking in the city is a combination of free and paid, so parking will seldom be a problem with car hire in Cairns. Free parking is available all over, and there is no time limit between 08:30 and 18:00. Paid parking fees are very reasonable, averaging about A$ 1.80 per hour. This includes the downtown area, so if you don’t find a parking space immediately, you’ll come upon one soon enough. Don’t forget to do some comparison shopping for cheap car hire in Cairns, using Cheapflights, so you can keep more of your travel budget for sightseeing.

• What is the cheapest hire car found in Cairns?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $58/day when booking a car hire in Cairns. The absolute best deal a user found was for $35/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jun. 8.

• 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 $343/week on average.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Cairns?

  Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cairns however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

  The average cost of a car hire in Cairns for a month is $1,469. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

• How much is a car hire in Cairns for a weekend?

  It costs $104 for a weekend car hire in Cairns, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Mini as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Cairns in July, prices are $84 per day on average.