Car rental in Cairns, Australia

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Renting a car in Cairns: Fast facts

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Most popular car rental companyBargain Car Rentals
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily priceR$ 541
Best time to book4 weeks before

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in Cairns will set you back around R$ 541 per day or R$ 2.119 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Cairns is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental company in Cairns is currently simba car hire, followed by East Coast.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns is currently August.
On average, around R$ 2.119. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Cairns is R$ 1.219.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Cairns for a whole month is R$ 12.193. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Cairns, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Cairns that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Cairns.
Most places – Cairns included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is R$ 223 per day. The average price per day is around R$ 329.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast and simba car hire offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated East Coast as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Cairns.