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Cheap Car Hire in Cairns CBD, Cairns from $42

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cairns CBD with a pick-up date of 12/9 and drop-off date of 19/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cairns CBD, Cairns car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cairns CBD. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 July 2025.

Most popular company

JUCY

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$84

Cheapest price per day

$42

Popular car types in Cairns CBD, Cairns

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cairns CBD and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 July 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Best Cairns CBD, Cairns car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Cairns CBD car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 17 July 2025.
Ford Focus$44/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Hyundai Venue$54/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Venue
Suzuki Baleno$43/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Baleno

Cheapflights insights for Cairns CBD car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns CBD, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

Book your car hire in Cairns CBD 85 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $26/day on average when booked 85 days ahead, which saves you 36% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Cairns CBD?

In Cairns CBD, the most affordable car hire company right now is JUCY , offering prices from just $29.59/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Enterprise Rent-A-Car, with rates starting at $37.94/day.

What is the best car rental company in Cairns CBD?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cairns CBD is Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10). JUCY (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cairns CBD?

Planning to hire a car in Cairns CBD? February is the cheapest month, costing about $40 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $100. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$57

February

$40

March

$40

April

$78

May

$46

June

$49

July

$100

August

$75

September

$66

October

$72

November

$63

December

$61

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cairns CBD?

Both Firefly and JUCY have 2 locations in Cairns CBD, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Cairns CBD, Cairns

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Cairns CBD, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Ace Rental Cars

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

JUCY

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Hertz

7.1
Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Thrifty

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.5
Okay
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.3
Fair
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Cairns CBD Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cairns CBD, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Cairns CBD?

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

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Cairns CBD, Cairns?

    For $66 per day on average, the Toyota Corolla is the cheapest car rental in Cairns CBD, Cairns. Renting a Toyota Corolla is 47% cheaper than the average cost of other car rentals in Cairns CBD.

  • How much is a rental car in Cairns CBD, Cairns?

    In Cairns CBD, Cairns, rental cars cost $66/day on average, and as low as $67 per day. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on when you book and what type of rental car you choose.

Car hires by fuel type in Cairns CBD

Browse car hires by fuel type in Cairns CBD. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns CBD. Deals were last updated on 17 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cairns CBD. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($50+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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