With a population of 153,075, Cairns North is a must-see destination in Queensland, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Cairns North has to offer.
When flying to Cairns North, you’ll arrive at Cairns (CNS), which is located 3 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Australia to Cairns North include Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways and Jetstar. The shortest domestic flight to Cairns North departs from Brisbane and takes around 2h 15m.
Another option to get to Cairns North is to pick up a car hire from Cairns, which is about 2 km from Cairns North. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and JUCY , among others, in Cairns.
Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $309 and up for a 5-star experience.
Hiring a car in Cairns North costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Cairns North.
Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Cairns North (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.00 and $28.00. The most frequently booked car type in Cairns North is Premium (Toyota HiAce or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.