Car Rental in Cairns (Downtown)
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$38.30
per day
Compact
Suzuki Swift
or similar
$38.84
per day
Intermediate
Kia Cerato
or similar
$42.47
per day
Full-size SUV
Mazda CX-9
or similar
$64.65
per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Skoda Scala
or similar
$202.15
per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Tesla Model Y
or similar
$64.34
per day
Premium Extended Cab Pickup
Ford Ranger
or similar
$64.70
per day
Premium Elite SUV
Toyota Land Cruiser
or similar
$80.88
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 4:42 AM on 1/10/25. 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
$75 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.07 per liter or $4.06 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.01 per liter or $3.82 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.22 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Downtown
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4.6 km / 2.9 miles away
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279.7 km / 173.8 miles away
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492.7 km / 306.1 miles away
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592.6 km / 368.2 miles away
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780.3 km / 484.9 miles away
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869.5 km / 540.3 miles away
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958.4 km / 595.5 miles away
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1,116 km / 693.5 miles away
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1,117.3 km / 694.3 miles away
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1,178.7 km / 732.4 miles away
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1,188.8 km / 738.7 miles away
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1,314.3 km / 816.7 miles away
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1,338.9 km / 832 miles away
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1,372.8 km / 853 miles away
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1,386.6 km / 861.6 miles away
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1,388.2 km / 862.6 miles away
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1,388.8 km / 863 miles away
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1,388.9 km / 863 miles away
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1,393.5 km / 865.9 miles away
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1,396.1 km / 867.5 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)
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Cairns (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $38.41 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 47% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $72.08 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.
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 September the average rental period is 8 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Cairns (Downtown)
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
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Simba Car Hire, Europcar, SIXT, Dollar |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $38 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Suzuki Swift | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Simba Car Hire | MG 3 | 4 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-5 | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Hyundai i30 | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Simba Car Hire | Toyota Corolla | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Simba Car Hire | MG ZS | 4 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mazda CX-30 | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Toyota Kluger | 4 | 1 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mitsubishi ASX | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Toyota Corolla | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.4 / 10
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$74.54
Lowest daily price
$38.30
Total cars available
74
Top 11 suppliers in Cairns (Downtown) in 2025
Dollar
+611800501934
147 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870
$46 - $115
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
Thrifty
+61136139
147 Lake St, Cairns City
$38 - $105
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
+61740518099
Cnr Sheridan And Aplin Streets, Cairns
$38 - $105
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
+61740354800
Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
$38 - $105
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
0740488166
153 Lake St
$41 - $64
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
Avis
0740480522
153 Lake St
$39 - $89
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
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
$43 - $126
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
Enterprise
742493331
37 - 41 Sheridan Street
$134 - $203
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
Keddy
+610740334800
Cairns Square, Corner Shield and Abbott Street, Cairns QLD 4870
$134 - $203
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
Firefly
0740468701
Cairns Square, Abbott St
$134 - $203
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
+6140413463
Cairns Square, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
$134 - $203
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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