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Cheap Car Hire in Cairns Airport from £17
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Cairns Airport with a pick-up date of 12/11 and drop-off date of 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cairns Airport car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Cairns Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Most popular company | BUDGET |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | £58 |
Cheapest price per day | £17 |
Popular car types in Cairns Airport
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cairns Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.
There are, in total, 61 car hire locations at Cairns Airport that are operated by 32 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £17/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Cairns Airport hire providers:
Economy
£20+
Compact
£21+
Intermediate
£20+
SUV
£33+
People carrier
£44+
Full-size SUV
£40+
Mini
£17+
Premium SUV
£42+
Compact SUV
£24+
Supplier choice
£26+
Intermediate SUV
£31+
Standard SUV
£31+
Compare car hire deals at Cairns Airport by type
Here are the best Cairns Airport small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns Airport medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns Airport SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Skoda Fabia£17/day
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Honda Jazz£20/day
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Volvo V40£21/day
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Best car hire deals found at Cairns Airport
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cairns Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cairns Airport with an average daily rate of £29. Data was last updated on 15 August 2025.
Toyota C-HR£24/day
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Kia Sportage£31/day
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Volvo V40£23/day
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Cheapflights insights for Cairns Airport car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car at Cairns Airport?
Book your car hire at Cairns Airport 90 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around £20/day on average when booked 90 days ahead, which saves you 44% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company at Cairns Airport?
Looking to hire a car at Cairns Airport? Bargain Car Rentals had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £16.23/day. Simba Car Hire also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £20.97/day.
What is the best car hire company at Cairns Airport?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Cairns Airport is JUCY (rated 10.0/10). Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
JUCY
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Alamo
8.7
Sixt
8.7
What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Cairns Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car at Cairns Airport is November, when you can expect to pay £19/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Cairns Airport is April (£35/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
£24
February
£20
March
£22
April
£35
May
£21
June
£24
July
£33
August
£26
September
£23
October
£23
November
£19
December
£32
What car do most people hire at Cairns Airport?
SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns Airport. Compact cars (MG 3 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Kia Forte or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations at Cairns Airport?
Both JUCY and Sunnycars have 3 locations at Cairns Airport, more than any other car hire company in the area.
Top hire agencies in Cairns Airport
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cairns Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cairns Airport. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.
JUCY
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Alamo
20 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Sixt
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.9
Apex
12 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.5
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.6
Bargain Car Rentals
4 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
8.0
Avis
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
Sunnycars
3 locations
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cairns Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found at Cairns Airport?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £40/day when booking a car hire at Cairns Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for £24/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Aug. 10.
Which car hire providers are at Cairns Airport?
There are 10 car hire providers located at Cairns Airport. The following companies can be found near the Cairns Airport car hire counter:Ace Rental Cars (10.0)JUCY (10.0)Bargain Car Rentals (8.7)Alamo (8.7)Sixt (8.7)Apex (8.7)Budget (8.3)Europcar (8.0)Simba Car Hire (8.0)Hertz (7.6)
How much does it cost to hire a car at Cairns Airport for a week from Bargain Car Rentals?
Bargain Car Rentals is one of the most popular car hire companies at Cairns Airport, offering car hire for around £226 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month at Cairns Airport?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Cairns Airport it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Cairns Airport for a month?
Typically, a monthly car hire at Cairns Airport can be found for £969. You can find car hire deals to be on average £32 a day.
Car hires by fuel type in Cairns Airport
Browse car hires by fuel type in Cairns Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns Airport. Deals were last updated on 15 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cairns Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (£28+).
Electric
£45+
Hybrid
£28+
Petrol/Diesel
£39+