Cairns Car Hire

Are you looking for cheap car hire deals in Cairns? Search right here!

When is it cheapest to hire a car in Cairns?

60 GBP

40 GBP

20 GBP

0 GBP

All	15 - 52 GBP
Economy	14 - 31 GBP

The cheapest time to hire a car in Cairns is in November. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just 17 GBP per day. The most expensive month is December. If you are looking for a specific car type, consider hiring an economy car in November. The price of a car hire in Cairns can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Cairns car hire deals found on momondo

Check out some of the best deals for car hire in Cairns found recently by users on momondo

Focus

or similar Compact

4 1 4-5

13 GBP

19 Feb - 24 Feb

Cairns

CAIRNS AIRPORT 146 Sheridan Street

13 GBP

19 Feb - 24 Feb

Explorer

or similar Standard

5 2 4-5

14 GBP

10 Dec - 20 Dec

Cairns

Cairns Square

14 GBP

10 Dec - 20 Dec

Top car hires in Cairns

Best rates found by momondo users in the past 24 hours

Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
4x4

2 Adults, 2 Bags

4 Adults, 2 Bags

5 Adults, 3 Bags

5 Adults, 3 Bags

5 Adults, 2 Bags

5 Adults, 3 Bags

Top car hire suppliers in Cairns

Need advice on where to hire a car? These are the top providers

Cheapest	AutoEurope	AutoEurope gives you the cheapest deals in 1 location around the city
Most popular	Red Spot	Red Spot gives you the cheapest deals in 2 locations around the city
Most locations	Sunnycars	Sunnycars gives you high quality and luxurious models in one of their 7 locations

Find popular attractions close to your car's pick-up location

Cairns Airport

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Nearby attractions:

Reef Fleet Terminal

3.0 mi

Bloomfield Airport

Bloomfield, Queensland, Australia

Nearby attractions:

Reef Fleet Terminal

78 mi

Sunnycars

411 Sheridan Street

Nearby attractions:

Reef Fleet Terminal

2.4 mi

Cairns Car Hire Directory

All major car hire suppliers in Cairns

Apex

Excellent - 9.8 (6 reviews)

1 location

JUCY

Excellent - 9.6 (1 review)

2 locations

Thrifty

Excellent - 9.2 (2 reviews)

2 locations

Alamo

Excellent - 9.0 (6 reviews)

2 locations

Budget

Excellent - 8.8 (24 reviews)

2 locations

East Coast Car Rentals

Excellent - 8.7 (22 reviews)

2 locations

Ace Rental Cars

Excellent - 8.7 (10 reviews)

1 location

Enterprise

Excellent - 8.5 (12,812 reviews)

2 locations

Distance to popular hotels from Cairns

Park your car and yourself at these popular hotels not far from Cairns's car hire counter

Shangri-La Hotel The Marina Cairns

1 Pier Point Road Cairns Queensland Australia

2.9 mi from airport

Hilton Cairns

34 Esplanade

3.0 mi from airport

Pullman Cairns International

17 Abbott Street

3.1 mi from airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns

121-123 The Esplanade

2.5 mi from airport

Rydges Esplanade Resort Cairns

209-217 Abbott Street

2.2 mi from airport

Holiday Inn Cairns Harbourside

209-217 The Esplanade

1.8 mi from airport

Riley, a Crystalbrook Collection Resort

131-141 Esplanade

2.3 mi from airport

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort

122 Lake Street

2.5 mi from airport

Pullman Reef Hotel Casino

35-41 Wharf Street

3.2 mi from airport

Palm Royale Cairns

7-11 Chester Court

3.1 mi from airport

Mantra Esplanade Cairns

53-57 The Esplanade

2.9 mi from airport

Pacific Hotel Cairns

43 The Esplanade

2.9 mi from airport

Park Regis City Quays

6 Lake Street

3.1 mi from airport

Cairns Colonial Club Resort

18-26 Cannon Street

1.8 mi from airport

Southern Cross Atrium Apartments

3-11 Water Street

2.7 mi from airport

Bohemia Resort Cairns

231 McLeod Street

1.7 mi from airport

Cairns Queens Court

167-171 Sheridan Street

2.3 mi from airport

Bounce Cairns

117 Grafton Street

2.8 mi from airport

Car Hire in Cairns

So far in December there have been 316 searches on momondo for car hire in Cairns.

How much will it cost to hire a car in Cairns in January?

For January in Cairns, the average price from these searches for a weekend hire was 23 GBP - but some users found deals as low as 21 GBP. Deals are a little different for a week-long hire - starting at around 17 GBP, with an average price of 40 GBP.

Can you hire a car at Cairns airport?

These users can expect to pay an average of 27 GBP from a supplier at this airport in January.

Where is it easiest to hire a car in Cairns?

East Coast Car Rentals, Europcar, and Budget were the most popular suppliers in Cairns for next month.

Can you hire an automatic car in Cairns?

In Cairns, 89% of users select automatic vehicles. The best deal for a car hire with an automatic gearbox in Cairns for January was 10 GBP, whereas for a manual vehicle the best deal was 17 GBP.

What is the speed limit in Cairns?

Speed limits for cars, vans and motorcycles in Cairns vary according to road classification. The speed limit on a motorway is 68 mph. The limit for a single carriageway is 68 mph. Urban areas such as cities can see the limit reduced to 31 mph. Always follow local signage and instructions as speed limits may change locally.

What is the drink drive limit in Cairns?

In Cairns, the legal limit for drinking and driving is set at 0.1% BAC. However, if you are driving it is advised to not have any alcohol prior to your journey.