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Cairns CBD, Cairns car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

keddy by Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$94

Cheapest price per day

$120
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Popular car types in Cairns CBD, Cairns

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SUV

SUV

$211+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$296+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$230+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$277+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$283+

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Best Cairns CBD, Cairns car rental deals

Mitsubishi ASX$203/day
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Found 09/13/26
Kia Rio$120/day
Kia Rio
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Toyota RAV4$136/day
Toyota RAV4
Found 09/13/26

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 22 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $59, which is about 10% 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
Dollar
Dollar
7.3
Hertz
Hertz
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 May, with an average daily rate of just $59. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $152 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 May, with an average daily rate of just $59. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $152 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$106

February

$81

March

$73

April

$93

May

$59

June

$121

July

$152

August

$95

September

$78

October

$76

November

$78

December

$85

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

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

Dollar

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Hertz

6.6
Okay
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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Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.6

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest rental car in Cairns CBD, Cairns?

    At an average cost of $135/day, the cheapest rental car in Cairns CBD, Cairns is the Mazda CX-30. Based on our data, it’s 41% cheaper to rent a Mazda CX-30 compared to other types of rental cars in the neighborhood.

  • How much is a rental car in Cairns CBD, Cairns?

    In Cairns CBD, Cairns, rental cars cost $135/day on average, and as low as $135 per day. Keep in mind that prices may vary depending on when you book and what type of rental car you choose.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cairns CBD

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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 ($78+).

Electric

Electric

$84+

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Hybrid

$78+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$203+

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