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Cairns CBD, Cairns car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$125

Cheapest price per day

$72
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Popular car types in Cairns CBD, Cairns

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Economy

Economy

$81+

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Compact

Compact

$73+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$84+

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Standard

Standard

$82+

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SUV

SUV

$80+

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Mini

Mini

$93+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$82+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$90+

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Best Cairns CBD, Cairns car hire deals

Hyundai Tucson$91/day
Hyundai Tucson
Found 09/07/26
MG HS$80/day
MG HS
Found 09/09/26
Dodge Journey$122/day
Dodge Journey
Found 09/07/26

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 22 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $47/day on average when booked 22 days ahead, which saves you 11% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Cairns CBD?

In Cairns CBD, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just $33.88/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is keddy by Europcar, with rates starting at $42.15/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.

Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
JUCY
JUCY
8.8
Dollar
Dollar
7.3
Hertz
Hertz
6.6

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

Planning to hire a car in Cairns CBD? May is the cheapest month, costing about $47 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $122. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$83

February

$65

March

$58

April

$75

May

$47

June

$97

July

$122

August

$76

September

$64

October

$61

November

$62

December

$67

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

JUCY has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Cairns CBD at 1.

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Top hire agencies in Cairns CBD, Cairns

Ace Rental Cars

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

JUCY

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.6
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Thrifty

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

Europcar

6.5
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1 review•1 location
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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 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Cairns CBD Car hire FAQs

  • 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 $79 per day on average, the Suzuki Swift is the cheapest car rental in Cairns CBD, Cairns. Renting a Suzuki Swift is 32% 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 $79/day on average, and as low as $80 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

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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 ($54+).

Electric

Electric

$55+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$54+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$143+

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