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Cheap Car Hire in Great Barrier Reef from $16

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in Great Barrier Reef with a pick-up date of 18/5 and drop-off date of 29/5. 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.
Cairns, QLD, Australia
15 May — 22 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Cairns, QLD, Australia
Wed 15/5
Noon
Wed 22/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Great Barrier Reef?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Great Barrier Reef and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 8 May 2024.

January

$60

February

$45

March

$52

April

$59

May

$66

June

$74

July

$95

August

$83

September

$71

October

$57

November

$56

December

$74

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Great Barrier Reef is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Great Barrier Reef

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Great Barrier Reef and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 8 May 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Great Barrier Reef this past week from 56 hire locations out of 27 hire agencies. Prices for a Great Barrier Reef small car hire start from $16/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Passenger van

Passenger van

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Great Barrier Reef

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Great Barrier Reef to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 May 2024.

Small cars

$49 - $79

All Car Types

$61 - $106

To hire a small car in Great Barrier Reef, you would pay an average price of $62/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Great Barrier Reef (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$79/day). In fact, February is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Great Barrier Reef. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Great Barrier Reef, hiring a small car saves you 25% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Great Barrier Reef small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Great Barrier Reef, you would pay an average price of $74/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Great Barrier Reef (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$101/day). In fact, February is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Great Barrier Reef. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Great Barrier Reef, hiring a medium car saves you 10% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Great Barrier Reef medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Great Barrier Reef, you would pay an average price of $108/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Great Barrier Reef (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$146/day). In fact, February is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Great Barrier Reef. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Great Barrier Reef, hiring a large car is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Great Barrier Reef large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in Great Barrier Reef, you would pay an average price of $81/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Great Barrier Reef (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$111/day). In fact, February is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Great Barrier Reef. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Great Barrier Reef, hiring a SUV saves you 0% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Great Barrier Reef SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Great Barrier Reef, you would pay an average price of $130/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in Great Barrier Reef (~$102/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$162/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Great Barrier Reef. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Great Barrier Reef, hiring a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Great Barrier Reef van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Great Barrier Reef, you would pay an average price of $125/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Great Barrier Reef (~$93/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$175/day). In fact, April is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Great Barrier Reef. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Great Barrier Reef, hiring a pickup truck is 35% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Great Barrier Reef pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a luxury car in Great Barrier Reef, you would pay an average price of $142/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in Great Barrier Reef (~$94/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$235/day). In fact, February is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for Great Barrier Reef. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Great Barrier Reef, hiring a luxury car is 43% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Great Barrier Reef luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent$16/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent Hatch$19/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Toyota Yaris Cross$39/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris Cross

Top hire agencies in Great Barrier Reef

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Great Barrier Reef known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Great Barrier Reef. Reviews were last updated on 8 May 2024.

Alamo

8.9
Very Good
35 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Firefly

10.0
Wonderful
1 review9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

9.6
Wonderful
4 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.9

Sixt

8.7
Very Good
10 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.8

Value

7.8

Avis

8.5
Very Good
4 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.8

Budget

8.5
Very Good
21 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.4
Good
14 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.5

Best Great Barrier Reef car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Great Barrier Reef. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Great Barrier Reef with an average daily rate of $60. Data was last updated on 8 May 2024.
Hyundai Accent$16/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Accent Hatch$19/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Honda HR-V$28/day
5
M
A/C
Honda HR-V

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Great Barrier Reef, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 May 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Great Barrier Reef?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $56/day when booking a car hire in Great Barrier Reef. The absolute best deal a user found was for $34/day from JUCY , booked on May 5.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Great Barrier Reef?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Great Barrier Reef from the following companies over the past two weeks: JUCY ($16/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($44/day), and Bargain Car Rentals ($44/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Great Barrier Reef?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), Ace Rental Cars (10.0 rating) and JUCY (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Great Barrier Reef.

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

    Bargain Car Rentals offers hire cars in Great Barrier Reef for about $318 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Great Barrier Reef for the best price?

    Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 25% on your car hire. For a below average price in Great Barrier Reef, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 82 days in advance.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Great Barrier Reef?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Great Barrier Reef for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Great Barrier Reef for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Great Barrier Reef can be found for about $1,364, with the average price for a rental being around $45 a day. Book with JUCY , to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 60% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Great Barrier Reef.

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