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Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns CBD, Cairns from $101

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cairns CBD with a pick-up date of 28/6 and drop-off date of 7/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cairns CBD, Cairns car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cairns CBD. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 June 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$81

Cheapest price per day

$101
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Popular car types in Cairns CBD, Cairns

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cairns CBD and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 June 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$126+

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Compact

Compact

$160+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$141+

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SUV

SUV

$223+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$202+

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Mini

Mini

$109+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$111+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$115+

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Best Cairns CBD, Cairns car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Cairns CBD car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 16 June 2026.
Suzuki Vitara$102/day
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Cupra Formentor$101/day
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Cupra Formentor
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Skoda Kodiaq$173/day
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Skoda Kodiaq
Found 06/15/26

Cheapflights insights for Cairns CBD car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns CBD, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Cairns CBD?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Cairns CBD, book about 57 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $45, which is about 5% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Cairns CBD?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cairns CBD is Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10). JUCY (rated 8.8/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
JUCY
JUCY
8.8
Hertz
Hertz
6.6
Thrifty
Thrifty
6.6

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cairns CBD?

At Cairns CBD, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just $57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cairns CBD, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just $57. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $110 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$103

February

$77

March

$72

April

$93

May

$58

June

$57

July

$110

August

$67

September

$84

October

$76

November

$77

December

$84

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cairns CBD?

JUCY has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Cairns CBD at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Cairns CBD, Cairns

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Cairns CBD, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Ace Rental Cars

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

JUCY

2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Hertz

6.6
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1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Thrifty

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.5
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1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.0

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.3
Fair
1 review•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

keddy by Europcar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Cairns CBD Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cairns CBD, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 June 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Cairns CBD?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Cairns CBD for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cairns CBD

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cairns CBD. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns CBD. Deals were last updated on 16 June 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns CBD. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($79+).

Electric

Electric

$81+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$79+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$123+

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