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Car Hire in Cairns, Australia

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Cheap Car Hire Deals in Cairns

1/30/2025 - 1/31/2025
MG ZS

or similar Compact SUV

passengers icon432-434 Sheridan Street, Cairns North Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia
SIMBA CAR HIRE logo
Compact SUV Car Image
A$54 /day
2/6/2025 - 2/7/2025
MG 3

or similar Compact

passengers icon410 Sheridan St, Cairns North
Compact Car Image
A$76 /day
2/13/2025 - 2/14/2025
Kia Picanto

or similar Economy

passengers icon411 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD, 4870
East Coast logo
Economy Car Image
A$82 /day
2/20/2025 - 2/21/2025
Kia Picanto

or similar Mini

passengers icon411 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD, 4870
East Coast logo
Mini Car Image
A$82 /day
2/27/2025 - 2/28/2025
Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate

passengers icon396 SHERIDAN STREET, CAIRNS NORTH, QLD 4870
Apex logo
Intermediate Car Image
A$99 /day
3/6/2025 - 3/7/2025
Mystery car

or similar Special

passengers icon147 Lake Street Cairns Australia
ACE Rental Cars logo
Special Car Image
A$103 /day
3/13/2025 - 3/14/2025
Honda HR

or similar Intermediate SUV

passengers iconCairns
Intermediate SUV Car Image
A$109 /day
3/20/2025 - 3/21/2025
Audi Q5

or similar Premium SUV

passengers icon410 Sheridan St, Cairns North
Premium SUV Car Image
A$117 /day
3/27/2025 - 3/28/2025
MG HS 4WD

or similar Standard SUV

passengers icon410 Sheridan St, Cairns North
Standard SUV Car Image
A$122 /day
4/3/2025 - 4/4/2025
Toyota Camry

or similar Fullsize

passengers icon153 Lake St
budget logo
Fullsize Car Image
A$126 /day
4/10/2025 - 4/11/2025
MG HS

or similar Standard

passengers icon153 Lake St
AVIS logo
Standard Car Image
A$126 /day
4/17/2025 - 4/18/2025
Toyota Hilux

or similar Pick Up Truck

passengers iconCAIRNS SQUARE
Europcar logo
Pick Up Truck Car Image
A$145 /day
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Cairns City Car Hire Reviews

Mini Car Rentals logo

Mini Car Rentals

4 / 5
68 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness3.9 / 5
Easy collection4.8 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$140 /day
Alamo logo

Alamo

4.6 / 5
25 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$151 /day
Hertz logo

Hertz

4.6 / 5
116 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$147 /day

East Coast Rentals

3.6 / 5
67 reviews
Car condition3.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection3.8 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$94 /day

迷你旅途 租车行

3.7 / 5
45 reviews
Car condition3.8 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.5 / 5
Customer service3.9 / 5
Eco by Europcar logo

Eco by Europcar

3.7 / 5
65 reviews
Car condition3.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.8 / 5
Customer service3.5 / 5
Sixt logo

Sixt

4.6 / 5
43 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
A$143 /day
Dollar logo

Dollar

4.6 / 5
28 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$157 /day
Firefly logo

Firefly

4 / 5
31 reviews
Car condition5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.8 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5

britz_motorhome

4.5 / 5
24 reviews
Car condition4.9 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
Thrifty logo

Thrifty

4.6 / 5
28 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$147 /day

BARGAIN

4.7 / 5
24 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness3.8 / 5
Easy collection4.8 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$76 /day
Enterprise logo

Enterprise

4.6 / 5
53 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$145 /day
Budget logo

Budget

4.6 / 5
69 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$113 /day
Ace Rental Cars logo

Ace Rental Cars

4.7 / 5
50 reviews
Car condition5 / 5
Car cleanliness5 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$103 /day
National logo

National

4.6 / 5
47 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
A$147 /day

Keddy_by_Europcar

3.9 / 5
43 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.8 / 5
East Coast logo

East Coast

3.5 / 5
55 reviews
Car condition4.8 / 5
Car cleanliness4 / 5
Easy collection3.6 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
A$117 /day
Keddy by Europcar logo

Keddy by Europcar

4.9 / 5
62 reviews
Car condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness4 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.4 / 5
Apex logo

Apex

3.7 / 5
24 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$99 /day

Ace

3.5 / 5
22 reviews
Car condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness3.7 / 5
Easy collection3.9 / 5
Customer service3.6 / 5
AVIS logo

AVIS

4.6 / 5
69 reviews
Car condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$117 /day
Bargain Car Rentals logo

Bargain Car Rentals

3.8 / 5
23 reviews
Car condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness3.7 / 5
Easy collection4 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
A$86 /day
Jucy logo

Jucy

4.7 / 5
51 reviews
Car condition5 / 5
Car cleanliness5 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$130 /day
Europcar logo

Europcar

4.3 / 5
36 reviews
Car condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection3.7 / 5
Customer service4.7 / 5
From
A$113 /day
Routes logo

Routes

4.3 / 5
64 reviews
Car condition4.9 / 5
Car cleanliness4.9 / 5
Easy collection3.6 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
A$153 /day
Simba Car Hire logo

Simba Car Hire

3.8 / 5
40 reviews
Car condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.9 / 5
Easy collection3.7 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$54 /day

Car hire locations at or near bus and train stations in Cairns

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Budget07 4048 8166check_when_bookingCairns Au Dtn, 153 Lake St
Jucy+611800150850check_when_bookingCairns Downtown, 55, Dutton Street, Portsmith, Australia, QLD 4870
Enterprisecheck_when_bookingCairns Downtown, 37-41, Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, QLD 4870
Enterprise0742493331check_when_booking37 - 41 SHERIDAN STREET
National740312707check_when_bookingCAIRNS DOWNTOWN, SERVICED BY REDSPOT ENTERPRISE SHOP 2, 51 SHERIDAN STREET
Sixtcheck_when_bookingCairns Downtown, Corner Sheridan Street & Aplin Street, Cairns, Australia, QLD 4870
Sixt+61-740518099check_when_bookingCairns City, Cnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets
Thrifty610740518099check_when_bookingCAIRNS, QLD, CORNER OF SHERIDAN AND APLIN S
Europcar+61 (0) 7 40334800check_when_bookingCAIRNS SQUARE

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Car hire locations at Cairns airports

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Budget07 4033 9777Desk in terminalCairns - Airport, Terminal Building Cairns Airport
Jucy1800 150 850Desk in terminal55 Dutton Street, Portsmith
Jucy1800 150 850Desk in terminalCAIRNS AIRPORT, 55 Dutton Street, Portsmith
Bargain Car Rentals1300 729 230Desk in terminalCairns - Airport [CNS], 410 Sheridan St
East Coast RentalsInternational: 61 7 5555 8900; Australia:1800 028 881Desk in terminalCAIRNS AIRPORT, 411 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD, 4870
AVIS07 4033 9555Desk in terminalCairns Airport - Avis - Cairns, Terminal Building
AVIS07 4033 9555 Desk in terminalCairns Airport, Terminal Building
Apex(07) 4053 2896Desk in terminal396 SHERIDAN STREET, CAIRNS NORTH, QLD 4870
BARGAIN07 4015 3284Desk in terminal410 Sheridan St, Cairns North

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Car hire locations at other popular spots in Cairns

Car Hire Company
TelephonePickup TypeLocation
Sixt+61-740518099Check when bookingCnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets
Ace
+61 3 9222 2595 / 1800 62 04 08Check when booking147 Lake Street
East Coast Rentals
check_when_bookingCairns Downtown, 411, Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, QLD 4870

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Hiring a Car in Cairns: Good to Know

How to Find the Cheap Car Hire Deal in Cairns

Avoid Peak Hours

Driving during rush hour can lead to delays; try to avoid these times.
Plan your driving schedule wisely

Add a Second Driver

If you plan to share driving, check if the rental company allows a second driver and whether there are additional fees. Some companies offer free second driver options under certain conditions.
Explore options for additional drivers

Choose highly rated car hire suppliers

Opt for car hire suppliers with high ratings, as these usually reflect better service, newer vehicles, and more convenient pickup locations. in Cairns, we have deals from suppliers. Among them, Keddy by Europcar boasts a rating of 4.9, Jucy has a rating of 4.7, and Ace Rental Cars holds a rating of 4.7.
Find the best-rated car hire deals in Cairns

Check for Hidden Fees

Before booking, review the rental agreement for any hidden fees such as airport surcharges, additional driver fees, or late return penalties. Understanding these can help you budget more effectively.
Be aware of potential extra charges

Check license and age requirements.

Ensure that you have a valid driving licence with at least one year of driving experience. If you are a foreign driver travelling to Cairns, an international driving permit may be required. Remember, hire rates can be higher for drivers under 25 or over 70
Find the best deals for drivers of all ages from

Research Parking Options

Knowing where to park can save you time and money; check rates and availability.
Find convenient parking spots in advance

Research Fuel Prices

Research fuel prices in the area where you'll return the vehicle. Filling up at a local station may be cheaper than paying for fuel through the rental company, especially if they charge higher rates.
Know local fuel prices before returning

Plan for Fuel Stops

Knowing where to refuel can prevent running low on gas during your trip.
Identify nearby gas stations

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