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Best deals found for Cairns, Queensland SUV hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire SUVs in Cairns, Queensland

Citroen C3 Aircross

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

5-door vehicles

£24/day

14 Oct - 23 Oct

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Nissan Qashqai

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£27/day

10 Oct - 17 Oct

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Citroen C4 Cactus

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£32/day

14 Oct - 23 Oct

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Jeep Renegade

or similar SUV

Up to 2 passengers

£34/day

14 Oct - 23 Oct

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Land Rover Discovery

or similar Full-size SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£36/day

14 Oct - 21 Oct

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Jeep Renegade

or similar SUV

Up to 2 passengers

£42/day

23 Oct - 31 Oct

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Renault Kadjar

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

£49/day

23 Oct - 6 Nov

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Car hire insight and trends in Cairns

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Cairns

Which SUV hire agency in Cairns has the cheapest SUV hire prices?

Hiring a SUV in Cairns is cheapest when using East Coast Car Rentals at their location in the city. The best daily rate a momondo has found is £28, but typically it’s best to assume your SUV rental will cost £28/day.

Which SUV hire company in Cairns has the most locations?

Thrifty is very popular in Cairns, Australia, as they have more locations than any other SUV hire company. You can find 3 locations in the city of Cairns, Australia and can expect to pay about £67/day for your hire SUV in Cairns, Australia.

Cairns SUV hire directory

All major SUV hire suppliers in Cairns, Queensland

Ace Rental Cars

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•2 locations

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Sixt

8.9

Very Good

7 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2022

Staff were friendly and helpful especially as I arrived several hours before the scheduled pick and they could get me a car. The car was clean and faultless.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

So easy to book, extremely competitive pricing, quick pick up and drop off. Extremely pleased to arrive to collect the car, and to be told that we would be receiving a free upgrade.

4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2022

Everything was good except for not getting my $400 holding fee back within a day,which I was told I would. After making a phone call I was informed it would take 1 to 2 months before my money will be credited back into my account.

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

Car was great value. Car was easy to find. I suggest adding a free Uber or taxi from hotel to airport to pick up the car and vice versa when dropping car back at the airport would be a great idea

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

Friendly staff

7.9

Good|Oct 2021

The hire was actually through the sub-company, East Coast Car Rentals. The only bad thing was the base package which we initially signed up for had a mandatory $4,000 excess for ANY damage, even if at fault or not, plus a $1,000 hold. So we opted to upgrade for an extra $50-60 per day for the $0 excess and no hold.

1 out of 3

JUCY

3 locations

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Budget

8.7

Very Good

13 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Value for money

8.0

Very Good|Jan 2023

All good! Lovely assistant at check in.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2022

Lovely vehicle. A briefing of car would have been helpful as not all cars operate the same. When booking the car, a bit of transparency about extra charges should be made clear. Had to pay a few hundred extra dollars to cover insurance/excess. This made the rental for 1 week quite expensive.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Everything was great and went without a hitch!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Great staff at both pick up and drop off. Cars are cars (and I can get the same car from any agency) but the staff makes the difference.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

Best rates in town for a long rental.

1 out of 5

Alamo

8.7

Very Good

20 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2024

Drip off in Cairns for Entreprise not straightforward

8.0

Very Good|Jul 2023

The pickup experience was a bit inefficient and slow. The Kayak booking acceptance email directed us to Cairns airport terminal 1, but the actual pickup office for Alamo was in terminal 2. The office couldn’t be contacted by phone. When we eventually found the office., after asking around, the pickup process was slow. But once we got the car it was a good vehicle and our overall experience was good. Drop off was easy.

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

Easy pickup and drop off, friendly staff.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Easy process with very helpful staff.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Easy pick up and drop off. Craig on the desk was extremely helpful and professional certainly will be recommending!

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2022

Cannot fault the customer service. Was given an upgrade which was great, unfortunately the inside of the car was not cleaned very thoroughly. Windscreen was very dirty from inside. Was told that fuel gauge was full but was not. I filled up slightly higher than it was when I picked it up.

1 out of 7

Hertz

7.1

Good

4 reviews•3 locations

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Thrifty

6.6

Okay

1 review•3 locations

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Europcar

6.5

Okay

3 reviews•2 locations

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Quick facts about SUV hire in Cairns

Get the overview on great SUV hire deals, popular SUV hire companies, and the best SUV models for your visit to Cairns

Most Popular Agency	Ace Rental Cars
Cheapest SUV	£58
Most Popular SUV Model	Nissan X-Trail

The most popular Cairns car hire agency found on momondo this month is Ace Rental Cars. Other top choices for car hire companies are Alamo and East Coast Car Rentals

The lowest price for SUV in Cairns is £58/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from £60/day.

The most popular SUV to hire in Cairns in the past 7 days is the Nissan X-Trail. Our users also prefer the Kia Stonic as an alternative.

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Driving with a hired SUV in Cairns - FAQs

Learn everything there is to know about hiring an SUV in Cairns so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How much will it cost to hire SUV in Cairns, Australia in September?

Our data shows that for SUV rental deals during September in Cairns, you can expect to pay around £67 per day. A particularly good SUV rental deal might be around £28, which is the lowest quote for Cairns we've seen so far.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Cairns?

Prices for cars in Cairns were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Cairns?

As of September 2025, there are 61 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.