Car Rental in Cairns (Downtown)

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Downtown, Cairns, Australia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Ace Rent a car
$37.08 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
Toyota RAV4
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$42.16 per day
Intermediate
Suzuki Baleno or similar
Suzuki Baleno
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Routes Car Rental
$44.82 per day
Full-size SUV
Ford Everest or similar
Ford Everest
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$56.49 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Economy
Suzuki Swift or similar
Suzuki Swift
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$58.33 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Tesla Model Y or similar
Tesla Model Y
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$78.07 per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger or similar
Ford Ranger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$105.93 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Toyota Kluger or similar
Toyota Kluger
  • 5
  • 4
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$57.01 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:40 PM on 11/10/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$60 per day
Average car rental length
8 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h or 31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100 - 130 km/h or 62 - 81 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.22 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.10 per liter or $4.17 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.17 per liter or $4.42 per gallon

Top 20 locations near Downtown

  1. Cairns Airport from $34.45 per day
    4.6 km / 2.9 miles away
  2. Townsville Airport from $38.04 per day
    279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
  3. Whitsunday Coast Airport from $80.62 per day
    492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
  4. Mackay Airport from $44.13 per day
    592.6 km / 368.2 miles away
  5. Emerald Airport from $57.46 per day
    780.3 km / 484.9 miles away
  6. Rockhampton Airport from $45.42 per day
    869.5 km / 540.3 miles away
  7. Gladstone Airport from $54.34 per day
    958.4 km / 595.5 miles away
  8. Bundaberg Downtown from $24.07 per day
    1,116 km / 693.5 miles away
  9. Bundaberg Airport from $26.47 per day
    1,117.3 km / 694.3 miles away
  10. Hervey Bay Downtown from $25.15 per day
    1,178.7 km / 732.4 miles away
  11. Hervey Bay Airport from $27.67 per day
    1,188.8 km / 738.7 miles away
  12. Sunshine Coast Airport from $44.38 per day
    1,314.3 km / 816.7 miles away
  13. Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport from $37.22 per day
    1,338.9 km / 832 miles away
  14. Brisbane Airport from $22.14 per day
    1,386.6 km / 861.6 miles away
  15. Brisbane Ascot from $30.83 per day
    1,388.2 km / 862.6 miles away
  16. Brisbane Fortitude Valley from $22.25 per day
    1,388.8 km / 863 miles away
  17. Downtown from $20.85 per day
    1,388.9 km / 863 miles away
  18. Brisbane Tingalpa from $47.42 per day
    1,393.5 km / 865.9 miles away
  19. Brisbane Rocklea from $42.51 per day
    1,396.1 km / 867.5 miles away
  20. Brisbane Archerfield from $46.33 per day
    1,398 km / 868.7 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices the lowest in Cairns (Downtown)?

The cost of renting a car in Cairns (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Cairns (Downtown)
$68.72
January
$59.68
February
$53.30
March
$45.67
April
$39.61
May
$52.80
June
$73.78
July
$69.50
August
$61.58
September
$72.26
October
$57.90
November
$61.16
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cairns (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $39.61 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $73.78 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Cairns (Downtown)?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in November the average rental period is 11 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Cairns (Downtown)
4
January
5
February
4
March
5
April
5
May
3
June
7
July
4
August
8
September
4
October
11
November
9
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Cairns (Downtown)?

Based on how many users search for a car in in Cairns (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches in Cairns (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
83%
January
37%
February
29%
March
54%
April
37%
May
70%
June
95%
July
120%
August
41%
September
95%
October
215%
November
323%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, Europcar, Simba Car Hire, Dollar, SIXT
Popular car categories SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars
Lowest price $37 per day
Cheapest supplier Ace Rent a car

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Suzuki Swift 4 2 Small cars
Thrifty Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Kluger 4 1 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda CX-5 4 3 SUVs
Simba Car Hire MG 3 4 1 Medium cars
Thrifty Mitsubishi ASX 5 2 SUVs
Dollar Hyundai i30 5 2 Medium cars
Europcar MG 3 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Toyota Corolla 5 2 Medium cars
Simba Car Hire MG ZS 4 2 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$59.98
Lowest daily price
$37.08
Total cars available
142

Top 10 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2024

Thrifty
Thrifty
Very good 8.9 / 26 reviews
+61136139
147 Lake St, Cairns City
$58 - $257
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 15:00
Tue:08:00 - 15:00
Wed:08:00 - 15:00
Thu:08:00 - 15:00
Fri:08:00 - 15:00
Sat:08:00 - 13:00
Sun:08:00 - 13:00
Dollar
Dollar
Very good 8.8 / 10 reviews
+611800501934
147 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
$60 - $255
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 15:00
Tue:08:00 - 15:00
Wed:08:00 - 15:00
Thu:08:00 - 15:00
Fri:08:00 - 15:00
Sat:08:00 - 13:00
Sun:08:00 - 13:00
SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 14 reviews
+61740518099
Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
$42 - $87
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 15:00
Tue:08:00 - 15:00
Wed:08:00 - 15:00
Thu:08:00 - 15:00
Fri:08:00 - 15:00
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.4 / 11 reviews
+61740354800
Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
$46 - $65
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 16:00
Tue:08:00 - 16:00
Wed:08:00 - 16:00
Thu:08:00 - 16:00
Fri:08:00 - 16:00
Budget
Budget
Very good 8.4 / 1 review
0740488166
153 Lake St
$59 - $104
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 12:00
Sun:08:00 - 12:00
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Very good 8.2 / 0 reviews
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
$37 - $132
Working hours
Mon:08:30 - 15:00
Tue:08:30 - 15:00
Wed:08:30 - 15:00
Thu:08:30 - 15:00
Fri:08:30 - 15:00
Sat:09:00 - 13:00
Sun:09:00 - 13:00
Avis
Avis
Very good 8.1 / 0 reviews
0740480522
153 Lake St
$66 - $183
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 12:00
Sun:08:00 - 12:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8 / 1 review
742493331
37 - 41 Sheridan Street
$141 - $213
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 16:00
Tue:07:00 - 16:00
Wed:07:00 - 16:00
Thu:07:00 - 16:00
Fri:07:00 - 16:00
Sat:07:00 - 12:30
Sun:07:00 - 12:30
Firefly
Firefly
Good 7.7 / 0 reviews
0740468701
Cairns Square, Abbott St
$141 - $213
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 15:00
Tue:07:30 - 15:00
Wed:07:30 - 15:00
Thu:07:30 - 15:00
Fri:07:30 - 15:00
Sat:07:30 - 12:00
Sun:07:30 - 12:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.4 / 0 reviews
+6140413463
Cairns Square, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
$45 - $58
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 16:00
Tue:08:00 - 16:00
Wed:08:00 - 16:00
Thu:08:00 - 16:00
Fri:08:00 - 16:00

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