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How far in advance should I hire a car in Cairns?

Book your car hire in Cairns 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿1,312/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 2,778% off the average price.

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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
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
8.9
JUCY
JUCY
8.8
Budget
Budget
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 ฿1,024/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cairns is July (฿2,176/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

฿1,408

February

฿1,024

March

฿1,216

April

฿1,760

May

฿1,088

June

฿1,312

July

฿2,176

August

฿1,472

September

฿1,504

October

฿1,408

November

฿1,248

December

฿1,888

What car do most people hire in Cairns?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Cairns are the following: SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), Intermediate cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Corolla or similar).

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.

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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 15 April 2026.

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.9
Very Good
7 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

JUCY

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Budget

8.7
Very Good
13 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.6

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
4 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

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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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 15 April 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Hiring a car in Cairns for a week can be a great option for travel. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around ฿10,846/week on average.

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

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

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