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
432-434 Sheridan Street, Cairns North Cairns, Queensland, 4870, Australia
A$54 /day
2/6/2025 - 2/7/2025
MG 3
or similar Compact
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North
A$76 /day
2/13/2025 - 2/14/2025
Kia Picanto
or similar Economy
411 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD, 4870
A$82 /day
2/20/2025 - 2/21/2025
Kia Picanto
or similar Mini
411 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD, 4870A$82 /day
2/27/2025 - 2/28/2025
Toyota Corolla
or similar Intermediate
396 SHERIDAN STREET, CAIRNS NORTH, QLD 4870
A$99 /day
3/6/2025 - 3/7/2025
Mystery car
or similar Special
147 Lake Street Cairns Australia
A$103 /day
3/13/2025 - 3/14/2025
Honda HR
or similar Intermediate SUV
Cairns
A$109 /day
3/20/2025 - 3/21/2025
Audi Q5
or similar Premium SUV
410 Sheridan St, Cairns North
A$117 /day
3/27/2025 - 3/28/2025
MG HS 4WD
or similar Standard SUV
410 Sheridan St, Cairns NorthA$122 /day
4/3/2025 - 4/4/2025
Toyota Camry
or similar Fullsize
153 Lake St 
A$126 /day
4/10/2025 - 4/11/2025
MG HS
or similar Standard
153 Lake St 
A$126 /day
4/17/2025 - 4/18/2025
Toyota Hilux
or similar Pick Up Truck
CAIRNS SQUARE
A$145 /day
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Cairns City Car Hire Reviews
Mini Car Rentals
4 / 5
68 reviewsCar condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness3.9 / 5
Easy collection4.8 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$140 /day
A$140 /day
Alamo
4.6 / 5
25 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$151 /day
A$151 /day
Hertz
4.6 / 5
116 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$147 /day
A$147 /day
East Coast Rentals
3.6 / 5
67 reviewsCar condition3.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection3.8 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
From
A$94 /day
A$94 /day
è¿·ä½ æ—…é€” 租车行
3.7 / 5
45 reviewsCar condition3.8 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.5 / 5
Customer service3.9 / 5
Eco by Europcar
3.7 / 5
65 reviewsCar condition3.6 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.8 / 5
Customer service3.5 / 5
Sixt
4.6 / 5
43 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
A$143 /day
A$143 /day
Dollar
4.6 / 5
28 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$157 /day
A$157 /day
Firefly
4 / 5
31 reviewsCar condition5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.8 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.3 / 5
britz_motorhome
4.5 / 5
24 reviewsCar condition4.9 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
Thrifty
4.6 / 5
28 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$147 /day
A$147 /day
BARGAIN
4.7 / 5
24 reviewsCar condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness3.8 / 5
Easy collection4.8 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$76 /day
A$76 /day
Enterprise
4.6 / 5
53 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$145 /day
A$145 /day
Budget
4.6 / 5
69 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$113 /day
A$113 /day
Ace Rental Cars
4.7 / 5
50 reviewsCar condition5 / 5
Car cleanliness5 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$103 /day
A$103 /day
National
4.6 / 5
47 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.9 / 5
From
A$147 /day
A$147 /day
Keddy_by_Europcar
3.9 / 5
43 reviewsCar condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.8 / 5
East Coast
3.5 / 5
55 reviewsCar condition4.8 / 5
Car cleanliness4 / 5
Easy collection3.6 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
A$117 /day
A$117 /day
Keddy by Europcar
4.9 / 5
62 reviewsCar condition4.1 / 5
Car cleanliness4 / 5
Easy collection4.3 / 5
Customer service4.4 / 5
Apex
3.7 / 5
24 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.3 / 5
Easy collection4.1 / 5
Customer service4.2 / 5
From
A$99 /day
A$99 /day
Ace
3.5 / 5
22 reviewsCar condition4.2 / 5
Car cleanliness3.7 / 5
Easy collection3.9 / 5
Customer service3.6 / 5
AVIS
4.6 / 5
69 reviewsCar condition4.7 / 5
Car cleanliness4.7 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$117 /day
A$117 /day
Bargain Car Rentals
3.8 / 5
23 reviewsCar condition4.6 / 5
Car cleanliness3.7 / 5
Easy collection4 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
A$86 /day
A$86 /day
Jucy
4.7 / 5
51 reviewsCar condition5 / 5
Car cleanliness5 / 5
Easy collection4.2 / 5
Customer service5 / 5
From
A$130 /day
A$130 /day
Europcar
4.3 / 5
36 reviewsCar condition4.5 / 5
Car cleanliness4.5 / 5
Easy collection3.7 / 5
Customer service4.7 / 5
From
A$113 /day
A$113 /day
Routes
4.3 / 5
64 reviewsCar condition4.9 / 5
Car cleanliness4.9 / 5
Easy collection3.6 / 5
Customer service4.1 / 5
From
A$153 /day
A$153 /day
Simba Car Hire
3.8 / 5
40 reviewsCar condition4.3 / 5
Car cleanliness4.9 / 5
Easy collection3.7 / 5
Customer service4.6 / 5
From
A$54 /day
A$54 /day
Car hire locations at or near bus and train stations in Cairns
Car Hire Company | Telephone | Pickup Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | 07 4048 8166 | check_when_booking | Cairns Au Dtn, 153 Lake St |
| Jucy | +611800150850 | check_when_booking | Cairns Downtown, 55, Dutton Street, Portsmith, Australia, QLD 4870 |
| Enterprise | check_when_booking | Cairns Downtown, 37-41, Sheridan Street, Cairns, Australia, QLD 4870 | |
| Enterprise | 0742493331 | check_when_booking | 37 - 41 SHERIDAN STREET |
| National | 740312707 | check_when_booking | CAIRNS DOWNTOWN, SERVICED BY REDSPOT ENTERPRISE SHOP 2, 51 SHERIDAN STREET |
| Sixt | check_when_booking | Cairns Downtown, Corner Sheridan Street & Aplin Street, Cairns, Australia, QLD 4870 | |
| Sixt | +61-740518099 | check_when_booking | Cairns City, Cnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets |
| Thrifty | 610740518099 | check_when_booking | CAIRNS, QLD, CORNER OF SHERIDAN AND APLIN S |
| Europcar | +61 (0) 7 40334800 | check_when_booking | CAIRNS SQUARE |
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Car hire locations at Cairns airports
Car Hire Company | Telephone | Pickup Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | 07 4033 9777 | Desk in terminal | Cairns - Airport, Terminal Building Cairns Airport |
| Jucy | 1800 150 850 | Desk in terminal | 55 Dutton Street, Portsmith |
| Jucy | 1800 150 850 | Desk in terminal | CAIRNS AIRPORT, 55 Dutton Street, Portsmith |
| Bargain Car Rentals | 1300 729 230 | Desk in terminal | Cairns - Airport [CNS], 410 Sheridan St |
| East Coast Rentals | International: 61 7 5555 8900; Australia:1800 028 881 | Desk in terminal | CAIRNS AIRPORT, 411 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD, 4870 |
| AVIS | 07 4033 9555 | Desk in terminal | Cairns Airport - Avis - Cairns, Terminal Building |
| AVIS | 07 4033 9555 | Desk in terminal | Cairns Airport, Terminal Building |
| Apex | (07) 4053 2896 | Desk in terminal | 396 SHERIDAN STREET, CAIRNS NORTH, QLD 4870 |
| BARGAIN | 07 4015 3284 | Desk in terminal | 410 Sheridan St, Cairns North |
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Car hire locations at other popular spots in Cairns
Car Hire Company | Telephone | Pickup Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sixt | +61-740518099 | Check when booking | Cnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets |
Ace | +61 3 9222 2595 / 1800 62 04 08 | Check when booking | 147 Lake Street |
East Coast Rentals | check_when_booking | Cairns 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 driversChoose 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 chargesCheck 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 advanceResearch 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 returningPlan for Fuel Stops
Knowing where to refuel can prevent running low on gas during your trip.
Identify nearby gas stationsFind Cheap Car Hire Deals from Cairns: FAQs
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Car Hire at Nearby Stations Serving Cairns
Car Hire at Nearby Airports Serving Cairns
Car Hire Companies Serving Bus and Train Stations in Cairns
- Thrifty
- Budget
- Sixt
- Britz Motorhome
- Dollar
- Alamo
- Bargain Car Rentals
- Europcar
- East Coast Rentals
- National
- è¿·ä½ æ—…é€” 租车行
- Jucy
- Avis
- Keddy By Europcar
- Ace Rental Cars
Car Hire Companies Serving Cairns Airports
- National
- Thrifty
- Britz Motorhome
- Mini Car Rentals
- Simba Car Hire
- Eco By Europcar
- Bargain Car Rentals
- Keddy By Europcar
- Sixt
- Avis
- Jucy
- Alamo
- Budget
- Europcar
- Apex