SUV Rental at Cairns Airport
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Cheapest SUV Rental Rates
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
$20.00 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
$21.44 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
$21.44 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
$21.59 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
$22.09 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
$23.10 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
$23.67 per day
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
$23.67 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
$24.76 per day
Full-size SUV
MG HS or similar
$25.62 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
$25.65 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota Yaris Cross or similar
$26.49 per day
Full-size SUV
MG HS or similar
$27.42 per day
Full-size SUV
Holden Acadia or similar
$28.12 per day
Standard Crossover
Audi Q3 or similar
$29.17 per day
Full-size SUV
Holden Acadia or similar
$30.13 per day
Full-size SUV
Holden Acadia or similar
$30.13 per day
Standard Crossover
Audi Q3 or similar
$31.26 per day
Standard Crossover
Audi Q3 or similar
$31.26 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
$32.50 per day
Full-size SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
$32.50 per day
Compact SUV
Skoda Kamiq or similar
$34.34 per day
Full-size SUV
LDV D90 or similar
$34.50 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG HS or similar
$34.55 per day
Intermediate SUV
VW Tiguan or similar
$35.55 per day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or similar
$36.04 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
$36.04 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG Excite or similar
$37.20 per day
Intermediate SUV
Subaru Crosstrek or similar
$37.20 per day
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$37.53 per day
Compact SUV
Kia Stonic or similar
$38.65 per day
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$38.70 per day
Intermediate SUV
Volkswagen Tiguan or similar
$38.96 per day
Compact SUV
Nissan Qashqai or similar
$39.23 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid or similar
$39.66 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$39.75 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
$40.67 per day
Intermediate SUV
Kia Sportage or similar
$41.14 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Hilux or similar
$41.69 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-3 or similar
$41.91 per day
Intermediate SUV
Mitsubishi Outlander or similar
$42.39 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota Hilux or similar
$42.95 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$43.09 per day
Full-size SUV
Toyota Prado or similar
$43.34 per day
Standard SUV
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 4WD or similar
$43.34 per day
Standard SUV
Subaru Forester or similar
$43.92 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
$44.15 per day
Standard SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$44.50 per day
Compact SUV
Mazda CX-30 or similar
$44.80 per day
Premium SUV
Ford Everest or similar
$45.38 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:41 AM on 1/31/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
AUD
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+61
Average car rental price
$39 per day
Average car rental length
7 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
$1.09 per liter or $4.11 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.02 per liter or $3.87 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.13 per liter or $4.28 per gallon
During which month is it most affordable to rent an SUV at Cairns Airport?
Our data shows how the prices for renting an SUV at Cairns Airport fluctuate throughout the year. The graph below can assist you in finding the best bargain.
Average SUV Rental Price at Cairns Airport
Rental suppliers at Cairns Airport offer the best value for renting an SUV in May with a minimum price of $48.00.
How long are SUVs typically rented for at Cairns Airport?
Travelers like to keep their rented SUVs for 10 days in May, while this drops to an average of 5 days in January, which makes it the month with the shortest average rental period.
Average SUV Rental Length at Cairns Airport
Which month sees the highest demand for SUV rental at Cairns Airport?
Renters more often prefer an SUV at Cairns Airport in January, while they less often prefer one in May.
Popularity of SUV Rental at Cairns Airport by Monthly Searches
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
CH
Netherlands
MG ZS
1/11/25
The many attractiins as in nature, the road from cairns to port douglas. Driving to Kuranda, great barrier reef. If we could planbin advance to join a hot balloon trip early in the morning.
AC
Australia
Kia Stonic
6/27/24
Mossman Gorge ,really good
WB
New Zealand
Kia Stonic
6/20/24
Took the car and went to the Northern Beaches and Port Douglas for a couple of days - went to the Mossman gorge and then the Daintree river
Back to Cairns then South to Josephine falls , the Atherton Tablelands and Kuranda
Next day visiting Crystal Cascades , then spent the 2 nd last day watching the Cairns Ironman Triathlon
Overall a great trip
SP
Australia
Kia Stonic
2/9/24
First time with them, overall great experience,hassle free
AF
Australia
Ford Ranger
1/14/24
The car was amazing
SB
Australia
Holden Acadia
1/2/24
Skyrail, green island...
JA
Australia
Kia Stonic
12/12/23
Hilyday with family
KE
Australia
Skoda Kamiq
12/1/23
Visiting family in cairns.
WH
Australia
Toyota Kluger
11/6/23
great restaurants italian limoncello /greek on the front
AR
Australia
Kia Stonic
9/25/23
We drove the scenic coastal road to Port Douglas, went crocodile watching, visited aboriginal territory, stop at various beaches and outlooks.
PD
Australia
Skoda Kamiq
8/7/23
Palm cove is a wonderful place for a holiday with loads of things close to explore such as the rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef
AH
Australia
Hyundai Kona
7/24/23
Waterfalls, a big road trip to the Whitsundays islands 
SD
Australia
MG HS
5/29/23
Daintree rainforest and Cairns to go whitewater rafting
JK
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
3/27/23
Rainforest, crocodiles sightseeing, food
CR
Australia
MG HS
3/17/23
Green Island tour
NS
Australia
Hyundai Kona
1/21/23
We have a wonderful family time in cairns and we have done the most of the activities. The weather was humid but we have enjoyed the every moments in cairns # love it # must visit place in the earth
GN
New Zealand
Hyundai Kona
10/12/22
Outer reef, sky rail and Mossman gorge were the highlights. Also found the Reef Resort perfect for our 13 members of the family.
KH
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
9/11/22
Was a family hoilday so exploring is what we did
The local attractions n then port douglas an Cape tribulation. Alot of driving an alot of fun had .
AT
Australia
Hyundai Kona
4/16/22
Visited daughter , low isles, stand up paddle board on one of rivers crocodile free river.Rainforest tour with indigenous guide.
MB
Australia
Hyundai Kona
3/29/22
Amazing
FP
Australia
Hyundai Kona
2/12/22
Do lots of day trips from cairns
Check out the water falls and swimming holes by joining Far North Queensland waterfalls on Facebook
NG
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
12/11/21
Great trip
BS
Australia
Mitsubishi ASX
11/28/21
Hired a car to visit the daintree. The Holden Equinox was a perfect car for the trip. There was a lot of driving and it was a very comfortable car to drive
TV
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
7/20/21
Cairns is beautiful with lots to see and do. Will definitely be back.
AS
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
1/20/21
Plan plan plan
LG
Australia
Mitsubishi Eclipse
1/4/21
Frequent traveler our son lives in Cairns
DL
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
11/23/20
Palm cove beautiful
PS
Australia
Hyundai Kona
10/4/20
its great
VD
Australia
Nissan X-Trail
10/1/20
Very handy to have a car to explore the place
JW
Australia
Mitsubishi Outlander
2/5/20
Cairns is easy to get around on foot but the rest of the coast really requires a car to be independent.
AT
Italy
Mitsubishi Outlander
9/5/19
Amazing place. We stayed in Port Douglas, stunning!!!
PB
United States of America (USA)
Nissan X-Trail
7/25/19
Seakret at Cooya Beach for tropical holiday
CG
Australia
Holden Captiva
5/9/19
We absolutely loved staying at Palm Cove, much more quieter and laid back than Cairns.
Top 17 Suppliers at Cairns Airport in 2025
+61740339800
SIXT, Terminal building, Cairns Airport, QLD 4870
$36 - $71
Working hours
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07:30-23:59
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07:30-23:59
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07:30-18:00
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Simba Car Hire
+61740212777 / +61280056696 / +61881263890
432 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
$32
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07:00-20:00
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0740339777
Terminal Building
$39 - $57
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07:00-23:59
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+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$36 - $230
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08:00-23:30
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Ace Rent a car
+61392222595 / 1800620408
147 Lake Street
$39 - $73
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08:30-15:00
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08:30-15:00
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National
+61740349045 / +61740349052
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$115 - $204
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07:00-23:00
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+61740349045
Beaufort Street, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$34 - $49
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0740339555
Terminal Building
$46
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Hertz
+610740389990
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$60 - $89
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+611300729230
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North QLD 4870
$20 - $31
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07:00-18:45
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07:00-18:45
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+611800474258 / +61755558908
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns, 4870
$22 - $56
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Dollar
+611800501934
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$52 - $86
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06:00-23:30
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+61136139
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$45 - $94
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+61740349045
Beaufort St, Aeroglen QLD 4870
$49 - $223
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+610740349088
Terminal Building Cairns Airport, Cairns City QLD 4870
$44 - $58
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+611800150850
55 Dutton Street Portsmith QLD 4870
$67 - $69
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Routes Car Rental
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CAIRNS AIRPORT, Terminal Building
$37 - $47
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