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Dollar car hire deals in Cairns, Queensland
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Small cars
£31 - £82
All Car Types
£32 - £130
The best time to hire a Small car from Dollar in Cairns, Queensland is in April when prices are £31 per day on average. £31 per day is 38% lower than the £50 average yearly price for a Dollar Small car hire in Cairns. While April may be the cheapest month to hire a Small car from Dollar in Cairns, November is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in November on Small car hire from Dollar depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Medium car from Dollar in Cairns, Queensland is in December when prices are £34 per day on average. £34 per day is 55% lower than the £75 average yearly price for a Dollar Medium car hire in Cairns. While December may be the cheapest month to hire a Medium car from Dollar in Cairns, February is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in February on Medium car hire from Dollar depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a Large car from Dollar in Cairns, Queensland is in October when prices are £61 per day on average. £61 per day is 49% lower than the £119 average yearly price for a Dollar Large car hire in Cairns. While October may be the cheapest month to hire a Large car from Dollar in Cairns, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on Large car hire from Dollar depending on what day you book.
The best time to hire a SUV car from Dollar in Cairns, Queensland is in May when prices are £32 per day on average. £32 per day is 49% lower than the £62 average yearly price for a Dollar SUV car hire in Cairns. While May may be the cheapest month to hire a SUV car from Dollar in Cairns, January is the most expensive. However, you may still be able to find great deals in January on SUV car hire from Dollar depending on what day you book.
How much will a Dollar car hire in Cairns cost in October?
£43 per day (or £299 per week) is the average price for a Dollar car hire in Cairns during October, according to last year's data. The cheapest price momondo users have found in October for a Dollar car hire was £31 per day. Keep in mind that prices often depend on what type of car you hire from Dollar during this time of year and when you reserve your hire.
Does Dollar have a location at Cairns Airport?
Yes. The 1 location that Dollar has at Cairns Airport can be found at Airport Ave, {4} and {5}.
Does Dollar offer free car hire cancellation in Cairns?
Yes, Dollar in Cairns does offer free cancellations on hire cars. However, we always recommend you give Dollar a call if you have to make a last-minute cancellation, as sometimes there are fees involved. A list of Dollar phone numbers can be found here under the Locations tab.
What is the most popular car to hire from Dollar while in Cairns in October?
According to our data, Compact vehicles are the most popular type of car for our users to hire from Dollar while visiting Cairns in October. Based on Dollar car hire prices in October last year, you can expect the average price for Compact hires to be £52/day. Our users have also found prices for as low as £47/day last October, which means you may be able to find similar hire prices this year on momondo.
How many Dollar car hire locations are there in Cairns?
There are 4 car hire locations in Cairns that Dollar owns. Their Airport Ave, Cairns location happens to be the most popular amongst our users. In the last 12 months, 80% of the users who hired a car from Dollar in Cairns chose to pick up their hire at Airport Ave.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in Cairns?
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How many operators does momondo search for cars in Cairns?
As of September 2026, there are 64 operators available to choose from for cars in Cairns.
How old do you have to be to hire a car 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.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Cairns?
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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