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If you’re planning a visit to Cairns, Australia, we're sure diving in the Great Barrier Reef is top on your to-do list. The city is also famous for being the access to the Barron Gorge National Park and all its waterfalls as well as the nearby village of Kuranda. In central Cairns, you’ll find the Esplanade boardwalk. There are about 30 car hire locations in Cairns. There’s a variety of options from people carrier rentals to luxury hired cars in Cairns. However, finding a cheap car rental in Cairns may be a little bit difficult. There are many places to park a Cairns car rental, from on-street parking to car parks, and some of the options are free, normally with time limits. The main roads in and out of the city from the west and south are the Highway 1 and A1.
The Cairns city centre is fairly flat and walkable. Normally due to the weather, especially during the hottest days, it’s not recommended, and you may find yourself wanting a vehicle. Apart from that, there’s so much you’ll want to see that’s not in central Cairns. The Barron Gorge National Park is probably the closest top destination, only about half an hour away with a car rental in Cairns. The area is also known for its rainforest swimming holes like Josephine Falls, about an hour south of Cairns. Parking rental cars in Cairns Business District can be challenging at times but there are so many options to choose from. Make sure to check for the regulated hours.
Here are some driving rules and tips for travelling with a car rental in Cairns. In Cairns and the rest of Australia, they drive on the left-hand side of the road. Pedestrians always have the right of way. Don’t drive into an intersection if the road ahead is blocked by traffic, even if your light is green as it is considered an offense. When approaching a traffic circle remember to travel clockwise and yield to the vehicles already circling. U-turns are only allowed at intersections if there is a sign specifically allowing it. However, please check in with Cairns’ department of motor vehicles for any updates there might be on traffic laws.
Rental cars in Cairns will generally accept foreign driving licenses as long as they are in English. If you’re travelling from out of Australia and your document is not in English, you should foresee needing an International Driver’s Permit to present along with your original document. This IDP must be obtained in the country of origin of your driving license as you won’t be able to get an International Driver’s Permit once you’re already in Cairns.
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The average price of a small car hire in Cairns, Australia is £43. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Cairns, Australia is in February. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just £31 per day. A small car rental is typically 16% less expensive than the average rental car in Cairns. The average 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for Cairns small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car hire in Cairns, Australia is £51. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Cairns, Australia is in February. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £39 per day. A medium car rental is typically 2% more expensive than the average rental car in Cairns. The average 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for Cairns medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car hire in Cairns, Australia is £58. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Cairns, Australia is in February. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just £39 per day. A large car rental is typically 14% more expensive than the average rental car in Cairns. The average 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for Cairns large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV hire in Cairns, Australia is £53. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Cairns, Australia is in February. The price is 25% lower than the rest of the year at just £40 per day. A SUV rental is typically 4% more expensive than the average rental car in Cairns. The average 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for Cairns SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van hire in Cairns, Australia is £70. The cheapest time to hire a van in Cairns, Australia is in March. The price is 30% lower than the rest of the year at just £49 per day. A van rental is typically 28% more expensive than the average rental car in Cairns. The average 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 car hire. Below are the best prices for Cairns van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a pickup truck hire in Cairns, Australia is £48. The cheapest time to hire a pickup truck in Cairns, Australia is in January. The price is 39% lower than the rest of the year at just £30 per day. A pickup truck rental is typically 4% less expensive than the average rental car in Cairns. The average 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 car hire.
The average price of a luxury car hire in Cairns, Australia is £43. The cheapest time to hire a luxury car in Cairns, Australia is in July. The price is 23% lower than the rest of the year at just £34 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 14% less expensive than the average rental car in Cairns. The average 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 car hire.
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Popular Car Types | SUV, Compact, Intermediate |
Cheapest Hire Car | £19 |
Most Popular Model | Hyundai Accent |
For April in Cairns, the average price from these searches for a weekend hire was £100 - but some users found deals as low as £22. Stretching your hire over seven days shifts the price range to about £21 to £43.
When hiring a car, you can expect to find that a majority of the rental car agencies in Cairns do not have a cancellation fee. Keep in mind that momondo does not set these cancellation policies, but we can help you find great deals on car hire in Cairns. Be sure to look for the Cancellation Policy when you conduct your search.
A Standard is the ideal car to hire when visiting Cairns in April. On average, Cairns receives 90 mm of precipitation and temperatures hover around 23 °C during the month of April. These conditions are well-suited for a Standard size car, which can easily handle a bit of rain and even hold up well when temperatures fall. Hiring a Standard in Cairns will cost you £31/day on average.
35 mph is the city speed limit for Cairns, which also applies to surrounding towns and other urban centres. The suburban speed limit and the speed limit for motorways around Cairns are 70 mph and 70 mph, respectively. If you hire a car in Cairns, be aware that these speed limits may be strictly enforced.
If you’re interested in hiring the Kia Stonic in Cairns, then Bargain Car Rentals is the most popular car hire company in the city that offers this vehicle (as well as other similar SUV hires). Kia Stonic hires in Cairns from Bargain Car Rentals are £41 per day on average.Keep in mind that Bargain Car Rentals also has other SUV hires available if you're unable to book the Kia Stonic during your travel dates. Hiring the Audi Q3 from Bargain Car Rentals in Cairns is also an option.
During the month of March the average temperature in Cairns is 26 °C and the expected precipitation is 430 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Cairns.
Travellers looking to leave from Cairns on a road trip around Queensland or the surrounding areas during the month of March should expect temperatures around 24 °C and about 205.8 mm of possible rain through the month.
Prices for cars in Cairns were last updated today.
As of March 2024, there are 56 operators available to choose from for cars in Cairns.
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Cairns. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.
When renting a car in Cairns, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.
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