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Cheap Car Hire in Cairns Airport from $36
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 Airport with a pick-up date of 23/10 and drop-off date of 30/10. 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 Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cairns Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 August 2025.
Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $79 |
Cheapest price per day | $36 |
Popular car types in Cairns Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cairns Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 19 August 2025.
There are 32 hire agencies servicing Cairns Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 61 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire at Cairns Airport with prices from $36 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire at Cairns Airport:
Economy
$47+
Compact
$42+
Intermediate
$41+
SUV
$78+
People mover
$85+
Full-size SUV
$80+
Mini
$36+
Premium SUV
$83+
Supplier choice
$42+
Compact SUV
$43+
Standard SUV
$60+
Intermediate SUV
$62+
Compare car hire deals at Cairns Airport by type
Here are the best Cairns Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns Airport van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns Airport luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Kia Picanto$36/day
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MG 3$42/day
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Skoda Rapid$44/day
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Best car hire deals found at Cairns Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cairns Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cairns Airport with an average daily rate of $60. Data was last updated on 19 August 2025.
Skoda Kamiq$43/day
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Audi Q3$62/day
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Skoda Rapid$44/day
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Cheapflights insights for Cairns Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Cairns Airport?
To get the best deal on car hire at Cairns Airport, book about 90 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $42, which is about 20% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Cairns Airport?
Bargain Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company at Cairns Airport with deals as low as $29.79/day found in the past two weeks. Simba Car Hire is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $35.65/day.
What is the best car hire company at Cairns Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Cairns Airport is JUCY (rated 10.0/10). Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
JUCY
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Alamo
8.7
Sixt
8.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Cairns Airport?
At Cairns Airport, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $40. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $72 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cairns Airport, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just $40. Conversely, April is the priciest month, averaging $72 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$51
February
$42
March
$46
April
$72
May
$43
June
$51
July
$69
August
$54
September
$48
October
$48
November
$40
December
$68
What car do most people hire at Cairns Airport?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Cairns Airport are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), and Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Cairns Airport?
Both JUCY and Sunnycars have 3 locations at Cairns Airport, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Cairns Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cairns Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cairns Airport. Reviews were last updated on 19 August 2025.
JUCY
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Alamo
20 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Sixt
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.9
Apex
12 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.6
Bargain Car Rentals
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
8.0
Avis
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
Sunnycars
3 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cairns Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Cairns Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $69/day when booking a car hire at Cairns Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $37/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 17.
Which car hire providers are at Cairns Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at Cairns Airport. The following companies can be found near the Cairns Airport car hire counter:Ace Rental Cars (10.0)JUCY (10.0)Bargain Car Rentals (8.7)Alamo (8.7)Sixt (8.7)Apex (8.7)Budget (8.3)Europcar (8.0)Simba Car Hire (8.0)Hertz (7.6)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Cairns Airport for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?
Bargain Car Rentals offers hire cars at Cairns Airport for about $415 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at Cairns Airport?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Cairns Airport however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Cairns Airport for a month?
You can potentially save up to 52% on a month-long rental by booking with Bargain Car Rentals. Bargain Car Rentals is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Cairns Airport can cost you on average $1,780 a month or $59 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
Car hires by fuel type in Cairns Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in Cairns Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns Airport. Deals were last updated on 19 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cairns Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($27+).
Electric
$45+
Hybrid
$27+
Petrol/Diesel
$33+