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Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns from ฿1,374
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cairns with a pick-up date of 28/7 and drop-off date of 5/8. 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.
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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 18 July 2025.
There are currently 61 hire locations operating in Cairns spread across 32 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Cairns is small car at ฿1,374 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:
Economy
฿2,461+
Compact
฿1,826+
Intermediate
฿2,291+
Standard
฿2,904+
Full-size
฿2,629+
Full-size SUV
฿2,677+
Mini
฿2,210+
Premium SUV
฿4,096+
Compare car rental deals in Cairns by type
Here are the best Cairns small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Honda Civic฿1,374/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift฿1,374/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Brio฿1,972/day
2
M
A/C
Best car rental deals found in Cairns
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cairns. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cairns with an average daily rate of ฿2,148. Data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Cairns. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Honda Civic฿1,374/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Swift฿1,374/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Cross฿1,765/day
5
M
A/C
Cheapflights insights for Cairns car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Cairns?
Book your car hire in Cairns 73 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,202/day on average when booked 73 days ahead, which saves you 2,762% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Cairns?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cairns is Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Sixt (rated 8.9/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Sixt
8.9
JUCY
8.8
Alamo
8.7
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cairns is February, when you can expect to pay ฿812/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cairns is July (฿2,112/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
฿1,137
February
฿812
March
฿910
April
฿1,625
May
฿1,105
June
฿1,332
July
฿2,112
August
฿1,657
September
฿1,430
October
฿1,430
November
฿1,105
December
฿1,722
Which car hire company has the most locations in Cairns?
Sunnycars has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Cairns at 4.
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 18 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Cairns, including Ace Rental Cars, Sixt and JUCY . Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
Ace Rental Cars
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Sixt
7 reviews•2 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
20 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Budget
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.6
Hertz
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.1
Thrifty
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
7.3
Europcar
3 reviews•2 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 18 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cairns?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Cairns for a month is certainly possible.
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 18 July 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿56+).
Electric
฿75+
Hybrid
฿68+
Petrol/Diesel
฿56+