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Car hire Cairns
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Car rental offers in Cairns
Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable vehicle for the lowest price. Below are some examples from our selection in Cairns.
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 15 /day -
East Coast Car Rentals From£ 22 /day -
Alamo From£ 29 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 27 /day -
Alamo From£ 30 /day
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Alamo From£ 26 /day -
Enterprise From£ 29 /day
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Thrifty From£ 34 /day -
Hertz From£ 40 /day
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Sixt From£ 40 /day
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Thrifty From£ 41 /day -
Hertz From£ 44 /day
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Sixt From£ 46 /day
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Alamo From£ 43 /day -
Enterprise From£ 63 /day
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Sixt From£ 47 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 15 /day -
Europcar From£ 30 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 21 /day -
Europcar From£ 32 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 23 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 25 /day -
Europcar From£ 34 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 29 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 26 /day -
Thrifty From£ 37 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 38 /day
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Alamo From£ 28 /day -
Enterprise From£ 30 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 30 /day -
Europcar From£ 36 /day
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Alamo From£ 31 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 25 /day -
Alamo From£ 31 /day -
Enterprise From£ 33 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 25 /day -
Europcar From£ 43 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 31 /day -
Alamo From£ 33 /day -
Enterprise From£ 72 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 29 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 31 /day -
Europcar From£ 47 /day
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Europcar From£ 31 /day
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Alamo From£ 33 /day
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Alamo From£ 31 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 32 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 18 /day -
Alamo From£ 30 /day -
Europcar From£ 31 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 27 /day -
Europcar From£ 35 /day -
East Coast Car Rentals From£ 37 /day
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Alamo From£ 33 /day -
Enterprise From£ 36 /day -
Budget From£ 44 /day
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Europcar From£ 34 /day
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Alamo From£ 36 /day
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Alamo From£ 36 /day
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Europcar From£ 38 /day
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Ace Rental Cars From£ 39 /day
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Alamo From£ 43 /day -
Budget From£ 48 /day -
Sixt From£ 49 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 35 /day -
Bargain Car Rentals From£ 36 /day
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Alamo From£ 37 /day -
Enterprise From£ 42 /day -
Hertz From£ 43 /day
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Alamo From£ 38 /day -
Hertz From£ 48 /day -
Budget From£ 51 /day
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Alamo From£ 39 /day -
Thrifty From£ 51 /day -
Dollar Rent a Car From£ 53 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 40 /day -
Bargain Car Rentals From£ 42 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 39 /day
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Europcar From£ 42 /day
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Europcar From£ 41 /day
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Europcar From£ 46 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 41 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 44 /day -
Hertz From£ 72 /day -
Alamo From£ 110 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 49 /day -
Alamo From£ 73 /day -
Hertz From£ 76 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 45 /day -
Hertz From£ 68 /day
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Hertz From£ 66 /day
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Europcar From£ 50 /day
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Hertz From£ 62 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 67 /day -
Hertz From£ 77 /day
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Avis From£ 63 /day
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Europcar From£ 43 /day
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Europcar From£ 46 /day
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Hertz From£ 98 /day
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Hertz From£ 108 /day
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Sixt From£ 44 /day -
Bargain Car Rentals From£ 44 /day -
East Coast Car Rentals From£ 55 /day
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Sixt From£ 48 /day -
Bargain Car Rentals From£ 49 /day -
East Coast Car Rentals From£ 61 /day
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Europcar From£ 74 /day
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Europcar From£ 91 /day -
East Coast Car Rentals From£ 92 /day -
Bargain Car Rentals From£ 93 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 97 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 18 /day -
Alamo From£ 30 /day -
Europcar From£ 31 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 25 /day -
Europcar From£ 34 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 27 /day -
Alamo From£ 33 /day -
Europcar From£ 35 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 25 /day -
Europcar From£ 43 /day
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Bargain Car Rentals From£ 30 /day -
Europcar From£ 36 /day
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Alamo From£ 30 /day -
Enterprise From£ 37 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 31 /day -
Europcar From£ 47 /day
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East Coast Car Rentals From£ 32 /day -
Sixt From£ 41 /day
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Alamo From£ 33 /day -
Enterprise From£ 67 /day
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Sixt From£ 45 /day
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Sixt From£ 47 /day
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Sixt From£ 47 /day
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Sixt From£ 54 /day
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Hertz From£ 63 /day
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Avis From£ 63 /day
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Hertz From£ 67 /day
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Avis From£ 70 /day
Car rental companies in Cairns
Below are the car rental companies in Cairns with the best ratings. Compare all ratings and prices of these rental companies in one search.
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Hertz
From£ 40 / day -
Enterprise
From£ 29 / day -
Bargain Car Rentals
From£ 15 / day -
Budget
From£ 35 / day -
Alamo
From£ 26 / day -
East Coast Car Rentals
From£ 22 / day
Useful tips for a well-prepared trip
Which insurance should I choose, and what's the deal with the deposit? Read our articles with useful information and tips to ensure you choose the right rental car for you.
When is the best time to book a rental car in Cairns?
Car rental companies in and around Cairns
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Location information for Cairns
Introduction
Cairns is an attractive city in the northeast of Australia, in the state of Queensland. Especially Japanese tourists come in crowds to Cairns, which can be seen from the inscriptions found in many places in English and Japanese. The area of the city is beautiful, with tropical rainforests and beaches to the north and south of Cairns. It is also the starting point for trips to the Great Barrier Reef, the largest coral reef in the world. There are also beautiful golf courses located in the neighborhood of Cairns.
Population
Cairns has more than 150,000 inhabitants, but the population is growing fast. Many Australians and immigrants choose Cairns as their home because of the tropical climate and beautiful surroundings.
Location
Cairns lies on the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, in the northeast of Australia, between the Coral Sea and the Great Dividing Range. North of the city lie many beaches which together are called the Northern Beaches. All these beaches are easily accessible by rental car, because there are exits on the Captain Cook Highway leading to the northern tip of Cape York Peninsula.
Economy
Tourism is the largest source of income for Cairns. After Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Cairns is the most popular destination for foreign tourists in Australia. Tourism is closely followed by the sugar production and the export of sugar, oil and gas via the port of Cairns. The same port also plays a large role in the tourism to the Great Barrier Reef.
Airports
Cairns International Airport lies 7 kilometers to the north of the city center and is easily reachable by rental car: the airport lies right next to the Captain Cook Highway (turn right at Tom McDonald Drive). From Cairns you can reach many Australian destinations: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Darwin, Alice Springs and Ayers Rock. Furthermore, there are international connections to Auckland, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Guam, Port Moresby and Singapore.
Public transportation
The Marlin Coast Sunbus maintains a regular service from the central market (in the Central Business District) to the suburbs and to the Northern Beaches.
There is also a high speed train to Brisbane and there is a special train ride for tourists: the Kuranda Scenic Railway.
Traffic and parking
A rental car is an ideal way of transportation to visit the many attractions around Cairns. The center of the city should be avoided, and we don't recommend driving there during rush hour. Parking spots are plentiful in Cairns. In the center of the city you have to pay for street parking, but around the center you can often find places where you can park up to eight hours for free. There are also several parking garages and lots.
Hotels
Cairns has a very wide range of overnight possibilities. There are hundreds of accommodations, varying from Bed & Breakfasts and youth hostels to luxurious international hotel chains. Also between these extremes, there is a wide range of hotel rooms. Furthermore, there are five camping sites around the city, where you can set up your tent, rent a caravan, or park your camper. In the high season (June to September), it is recommended to book your hotel room well in advance.
External resources
For more information on Cairns, we recommend Google and the following sources:
Important up-to-date information for renting a car in Cairns
| 🚙 Number of rental agencies | 18 |
| ⭐ Most popular car rental agency | East Coast Car Rentals |
| 💰 Cheapest car rental company | Bargain Car Rentals |
| 🏆 Best rated car rental agency | Hertz |
Practical information
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CurrencyAustralian dollar
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Driving directionLeft
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City speed limit50 km/h
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Freeway speed limit100 - 130 km/h
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LanguageEnglish
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Popular car categorySUV
What most people want to know
The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.
- Hertz
- Enterprise
- Bargain Car Rentals
- Budget
- Alamo
- East Coast Car Rentals
- Thrifty
- Europcar
- Keddy By Europcar
- Avis
- Ace Rental Cars
- Apollo Car Rental
- Sixt
- FireFly Car Rental
- National Car Rental
- Britz Motorhomes
- Mighty Cars & Campers
- Dollar Rent a Car