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Thrifty car hire prices in Cairns

Hyundai Accent car
Hyundai Accent
or similar Small
2
2
4-5
$53/day
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Kia Forte car
Kia Forte
or similar Medium
5
3
4-5
$54/day
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Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar Large
5
2
2/4
$108/day
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Class Economy SUV car
Class Economy SUV
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
$66/day
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Toyota Highlander car
Toyota Highlander
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$121/day
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Class Full-size Truck car
Class Full-size Truck
or similar Pickup truck
5
2
2/4
$99/day
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Toyota Yaris Cross car
Toyota Yaris Cross
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$54/day
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Class Commercial Truck car
Class Commercial Truck
or similar Commercial
5
3
2/4
$61/day
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Nissan Qashqai car
Nissan Qashqai
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$70/day
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Class Special Car car
Class Special Car
or similar Category
5
5
2/4
$90/day
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Mitsubishi Montero car
Mitsubishi Montero
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$102/day
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Class Special SUV car
Class Special SUV
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$124/day
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Most popular location

Most popular car type

Average price

Good deal

Airport Ave
Small
$205/day
$133/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cairns car hire

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How far in advance should you book car hire from Thrifty in Cairns?

Based on Thrifty car hire prices found by KAYAK users over the last 12 months.

To get the best price on car hire from Thrifty in Cairns, you should book around 52 days before your trip. This could save you approximately 55% compared to booking last minute.

What is the most popular car type when hiring from Thrifty in Cairns?

Based on car hire searches on KAYAK in the last 12 months.

The most popular car type when hiring from Thrifty in Cairns is Small (43%), followed by SUV (28%) and Medium (15%).

How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty in Cairns per month?

Average daily hire prices are based on Thrifty car hire searched on KAYAK in the last 12 months.

On average, hiring a car in Cairns with Thrifty costs $99 per day. December is the most expensive month to hire from Thrifty in Cairns, when prices are $131/day on average.

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Top tips for hiring a car from Thrifty in Cairns

  • When you book Thrifty car hires in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef opens up to you with ease. One of the most spectacular places in the world for natural wonders, this gorgeous city offers so much to see with your own transportation, making road-tripping an excellent way to truly immerse yourself in all things Cairns. Visit Barron Gorge and take a ride on the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, take the day to chill in the warm waters of the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon, check out the Cairns Aquarium and enjoy the scenic coastal roads of Northern Queensland with a reliable car rental.
  • Book your Thrifty car hire in Cairns and find two branches waiting to help you get on the road. With the primary branch of the city being based at the Cairns Airport, you will find convenient trading hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm. In the downtown area of Cairns city you will find a branch on Lake Street. This branch closes at 3:00 pm in the afternoons and 1:00 pm on weekends. If you want to return your car hire to either branch after hours you will have no hassles, as both offer 24-hour returns with a drop box for keys outside the branch.
  • When you choose Thrifty as your Cairns transport solution you will find they have some great additional extras to make driving safe and convenient. If you have an infant or toddler, you can hire age-appropriate car seats to keep them safe. Pre-book a GPS to keep your navigation on track and consider the Thrifty Toll Cover service, which will cover all tolls when road tripping across Queensland is on the cards. All of your extras can be pre-booked with your rental through KAYAK.
  • Consider driving up to the Great Barrier Reef? No matter what you have on the agenda for your trip, book a Thrifty car hire in Cairns and get your driving done effortlessly. The scenery of the location is so stunning that you would be amiss in spending all your time behind the wheel. Partner with a spouse or friends and book an additional driver to help reduce the pressure. This is a great guarantee of transport should you fall ill on your travels too. The second driver will simply have to show their driver’s license in person when you collect the vehicle from the Thrifty pick-up spot.
  • 25% of our users found car hire from Thrifty in Cairns for $133 or less.
  • Book your car hire from Thrifty in Cairns at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Medium car hire from Thrifty in Cairns are around 80% cheaper than other car types, on average.

FAQs about hiring a car from Thrifty in Cairns

  • Where are the best pick-up locations for Thrifty car hires in Cairns?

    In Cairns you will find two branches of Thrifty car rental to choose from. The biggest branch is at Cairns Airport, based just 10min from central Cairns and easily accessible via Airport Avenue and National Route 1. This works perfectly for tourists to the area. The other branch is the Lake Street branch in central. This works well if you are already on the road in the city, but closes early.

  • What are the different car rental benefits or amenities offered by Thrifty in Cairns?

    With the two branches of Thrifty in Cairns, you will be able to find an ample selection of compact, sedan and luxury vehicles, as well as passenger vans. Both offer the same services on a day-to-day basis but the location of the Lake Street branch is more central, whilst the airport branch allows for better access for tourists. The trading hours of the airport branch are better for all customers. Both branches accept Thrifty’s Blue Chip Rewards system, which helps with skipping queues, free second drivers, discounted rates and more.

  • Where are the best places to park Thrifty car rentals in Cairns?

    There are a multitude of parking bays in Cairns that can keep your car rental safe. From the beaches to the suburbs and the inner city in between, look for paid and covered spots such as Trinity Wharf Parking, Lake Street Car Park, Southern Esplanade Carpark, Hartley Street Car Park and more.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car from Thrifty in Cairns?

    On average a car hire from Thrifty in Cairns costs $205 per day.

  • What is the most popular car hire from Thrifty in Cairns?

    Small hire cars (Kia Stonic or similar) are the most frequently booked hire car types from Thrifty in Cairns.

  • How many car hire locations does Thrifty have in Cairns?

    Thrifty has 3 hire locations in Cairns. Take a look at our Thrifty hire location map to find the best car hire near you.

  • Does Thrifty have a car hire location at the airport: Cairns airport (CNS)?

    Yes

  • Does Thrifty offer shuttle or airport pick-up services from Cairns airport (CNS)?

    Yes

Reviews for Thrifty in Cairns

Overall rating7.5 GoodBased on 4 reviews
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Overall
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
7.9

Recent reviews

Traveller rating
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
10.0
Car was a bit tired, staff were super And very efficientReviewed 25 July 2026
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8.0
Experience was great, everything went well but a tad priceyReviewed 28 Oct 2024
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Where can I find Thrifty hire cars in Cairns?

Address

Airport Ave

Hours

Monday06:00 - 23:30
Tuesday06:00 - 23:30
Wednesday06:00 - 23:30
Thursday06:00 - 23:30
Friday06:00 - 23:30
Saturday06:00 - 23:30
Sunday06:00 - 23:30

Phone

+61 7 4038 9990

Address

Cairns Square, Abbott St

Hours

Monday07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday07:30 - 15:00
Thursday07:30 - 15:00
Friday07:30 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 12:00
Sunday08:00 - 12:00

Phone

+61 136139

Address

147 Lake St

Hours

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00

Phone

+61 1800 501 934
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