Cairns North travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cairns North
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 to visit Cairns North
How to Get to Cairns North
Plane
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 Air Canada, British Airways and Cathay Pacific. The shortest domestic flight to Cairns North departs from Coolangatta and takes around 2h 30m.
Car
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.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Cairns North.
Airlines serving Cairns North
Where to stay in Cairns North
Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $435 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cairns North
Most booked hotels in Cairns North
Hiring a car in Cairns North
Hiring a car in Cairns North costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 if you want to hire it for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Cairns.
Expect to pay $1.80 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 $21.54 and $28.72. The most frequently booked car type in Cairns North is Compact (Hyundai i30 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.