Cairns

Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns

Cairns, QLD, Australia
26 Apr — 3 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Cairns, QLD, Australia
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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 19 April 2024.

January

฿1,470

February

฿1,103

March

฿1,286

April

฿1,728

May

฿1,728

June

฿1,875

July

฿2,316

August

฿2,022

September

฿1,764

October

฿1,397

November

฿1,360

December

฿1,764

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.

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 19 April 2024.

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 19 April 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Cairns, including Ace Rental Cars, Thrifty and JUCY . Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

9.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

6.9

JUCY

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.6

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.3

Sixt

8.9
Very Good
9 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.2

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
19 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

8.6

Budget

8.5
Very Good
21 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
10 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Europcar

6.6
Okay
4 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 April 2024.

  • 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 ฿42.66/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,919 and ฿2,772 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Hiring a car in Cairns for a week can be a great option for travel. Bargain Car Rentals, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿6,604/week on average.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 24% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Cairns.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Cairns for a month is certainly possible.

  • What car do most people hire in Cairns?

    The most popular car to hire while in Cairns is the Mitsubishi Mirage, which is a Economy vehicle.

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