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Cairns is not the biggest of cities, so drivers will find that most vehicles -- even large SUVs -- will be comfortable to drive in Cairns. However, sedans and compacts are certainly the most popular vehicles in both Cairns and Australia in general. So, perhaps it is best to follow common practice and stick to a smaller vehicle. Streetside parking will certainly be more manageable in a smaller vehicle.
Speed limits in Cairns, and in the state of Queensland in general, run between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas, unless otherwise specified. On rural roads the speed limit is 100 km/h (62 mph) and on highways and motorways it is 110 km/h (68 mph).
Fortunately for visitors to Cairns, parking is widely available and easy to find throughout the city. Streetside parking is abundant, albeit more suited for smaller vehicles rather than large ones. There is also plenty of private parking in garages and lots. Drivers should have no issues finding parking, even in the central business district.
On average a car hire in Cairns costs $71 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Bargain Car Rentals ($32/day), Ace Rental Cars ($42/day) and Dollar ($50/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at Bargain Car Rentals 410, Sheridan Street 4870 (3 kilometres from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Cairns is $6.16 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $74 and $99, depending on the car size.
Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cairns.
Car hire companies onsite at Cairns airport include Bargain Car Rentals, Budget, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, East Coast Car Rentals, Ace Rental Cars, Dollar, Sixt and JUCY.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cairns airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Europcar, Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ace Rental Cars, JUCY, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis and keddy by Europcar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Special car hire in Cairns costs $96 per day, on average.
A Compact car hire in Cairns costs $74 per day, on average.
A Premium car hire in Cairns costs $148 per day, on average.
On average a car hire in Cairns costs $495 per week ($71 per day).
On average a car hire in Cairns costs $2,123 per month ($71 per day).
3 locations in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
147 Lake Street
+61 1800 620 408
Cairns Domestic Airport
+61 7 4035 9299
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, July 2023
Intermediate
2 locations in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
Cnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets
+61 7 4051 8099
Terminal building, Cairns
+61 7 4033 9800
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Mark, Mar 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2022
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2021
2 locations in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
Cairns Domestic Airport
+61 7 4034 9045
Cairns International Airport
+61 7 4034 9045
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, July 2024
Intermediate
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, July 2024
Standard
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, July 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2023
Mini
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Compact
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2023
2 locations in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
153 Lake St
+61 7 4048 8166
Terminal Building
+61 7 4033 9777
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10.0 Wonderful
Jane, June 2024
Intermediate SUV
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Supplier choice
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
The staff were very pleasant. Drop-off very easy10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Pros:
Very friendly agent, easy to rent, pick up, and return. Good process to log any known damage to car (we didn't have any).One location in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
396 Sheridan Street, Cairns North, Qld
+61 740 532 896
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, July 2024
Standard SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Mar 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Pat, Oct 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, July 2024
Standard SUV
One location in Cairns
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, July 2024
Full-size SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2023
Intermediate
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Nov 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2023
Mini
4 locations in Cairns
from$91/dayLocations in Cairns
147 Lake St
+61 136139
Airport Ave
+61 136139
Cairns Airport
+61 1300 367 227
Cairns Square, Abbott St
+61 136139
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Compact
3 locations in Cairns
from$43/dayLocations in Cairns
147 Lake St
+61 7 4038 5690
Airport Ave
+61 7 4038 9990
Cairns Square, Abbott St
+61 7 4046 8701
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Full-size
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Staff were very helpful, car we booked as not available so they upgraded us FOC.Cons:
Nothing from us2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2023
One location in Cairns
from$64/dayLocations in Cairns
411 Sheridan Street, Cairns
+61 1800 474 258
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10.0 Wonderful
Rhonda, July 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Tom, Apr 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2022
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2022
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Mar 2022
2 locations in Cairns
from$73/dayLocations in Cairns
Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St
+61 7 4034 8200
Terminal Building
+61 7 4034 9088
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6.0 Okay
Matt & Debbie, July 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, June 2023
Mini
10.0 Wonderful
Siape, June 2023
Mini
2 locations in Cairns
from$67/dayLocations in Cairns
37-41 Sheridan Street
+61 7 4249 3331
Terminal Building
+61 7 4034 9045
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2.0 Poor
Mia, July 2023
Supplier choice
4 locations in Cairns
from$73/dayLocations in Cairns
147 Lake St
+61 1800 501 934
Airport Ave
+61 1800 501 934
Cairns Square, Abbott St
+61 1800 501 934
Corner Of Sheridan And Aplin S
+61 7 4051 8099
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2.0 Poor
Rob, July 2024
Passenger van
One location in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
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3 locations in Cairns
from$35/dayLocations in Cairns
55 Dutton Street
+61 1800 150 850
55 Dutton Street
+61 1800 150 850
Cairns Off Airport Location
+61 1800 150 850
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4 locations in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
147 Lake St
+61 740 410 895
Airport Ave
+61 740 359 299
Cairns Square, Abbott St
+61 740 516 399
Cairns Square
+61 7 4046 8701
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Serviced By Redspot Enterprise
+61 740 312 707
Terminal Buildinairport Avenue
+61 7 4034 9045
Terminalbuildingairport Avenue
+61 7 4034 9045
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2 locations in Cairns
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Cairns Square, Corner Shield & Abbott Street
+61 740 334 800
Terminal Building
+61 740 349 088
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One location in Cairns
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from$77/dayLocations in Cairns
147 Lake Street
61-7-4041-0895
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from$108/dayLocations in Cairns
Cairns Square,Corner Shield & Abbott Street
+61 7 4033 4800
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4 locations in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
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2 locations in Cairns
Locations in Cairns
410 Sheridan Street Cairns, QLD
1800 808 122
Shop 1, 51 Sheridan Street, Cairns City, QLD
+61 383 366 100
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410 Sheradan Street
1800 808 122
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Locations in Cairns
Cairns Airport CNS
+61 7 4041 0895
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Terminal Building
+86 10 6064 1387
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Most popular agency | Bargain Car Rentals |
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Average price | $71/day |
Good deal | $54/day |
Pick-up location | Cairns |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury SUV, Mini, Passenger van, People mover, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Hire locations | 60 |
Airport locations | 35 |
Popular agencies | Bargain Car Rentals, Dollar, Ace Rental Cars, Sixt, Budget |