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Cairns car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Cairns. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 April 2025.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

HK$8.24

Average price per day

HK$1,041

Cheapest price per day

HK$222

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Cairns?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Cairns 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 April 2025.

January

HK$264

February

HK$194

March

HK$217

April

HK$310

May

HK$271

June

HK$341

July

HK$442

August

HK$380

September

HK$334

October

HK$334

November

HK$264

December

HK$404

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns 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 Cairns

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cairns and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 8 April 2025.
Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

HK$947+

Compare available car types for rental in Cairns

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Cairns 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 April 2025.

Small cars

HK$188 - HK$718

All Car Types

HK$178 - HK$796

To hire a small car in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$258/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Cairns, Australia (~HK$188/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$718/day). In fact, March is about 28% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cairns, hiring a small car saves you 37% 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.

To hire a medium car in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$365/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Cairns, Australia (~HK$138/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$770/day). In fact, February is about 63% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cairns, hiring a medium car saves you 11% 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.

To hire a large car in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$285/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Cairns, Australia (~HK$266/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~HK$799/day). In fact, January is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cairns, hiring a large car saves you 31% 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.

To hire a SUV in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of HK$373/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Cairns, Australia (~HK$238/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~HK$869/day). In fact, February is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Cairns, hiring a SUV saves you 9% 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.

Top rental agencies in Cairns

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cairns known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cairns. Reviews were last updated on 8 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Cairns, such as Ace Rental Cars, Sixt and JUCY . Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Cairns, including Ace Rental Cars, Sixt and JUCY .

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.9
Very Good
7 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.2

JUCY

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
20 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Budget

8.7
Very Good
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
4 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
1 review4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.5
Okay
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Cairns?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$1,041/day when booking a car hire in Cairns. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$222/day from Alamo, booked on Apr. 6.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Cairns?

    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 Cairns.

  • What are petrol prices like in Cairns?

    The average price of petrol in Cairns is HK$8.24/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between HK$371 and HK$535 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in Cairns for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$7,290/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Cairns for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 41% on a hire car in Cairns. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 84 days prior to your desired date.

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

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Cairns it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Cairns can be found for about HK$31,243, with the average price for a rental being around HK$1,041 a day. Book with Alamo, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 79% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Cairns.

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

    It costs HK$0 for a weekend car hire in Cairns, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Intermediate SUV 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 May, prices are HK$0 per day on average.

  • What car do most people hire in Cairns?

    The most popular car to hire while in Cairns is the Class Standard SUV, which is a Standard vehicle.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cairns

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cairns. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns. Deals were last updated on 8 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (HK$130+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$149+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$130+

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