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Most popular company | BARGAINCAR |
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Price of gas per litre | £0.81 |
Average price per day | £45 |
Cheapest price per day | £19 |
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Cairns this past week from 61 hire locations out of 32 hire agencies. Prices for a Cairns small car hire start from £19/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Here are the best Cairns small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Cairns van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
For the best savings on car hire in Cairns, make your reservation 73 days before pickup. The average price then is just £28/day – about 36% less than the yearly average.
In Cairns, the most affordable car hire company right now is Bargain Car Rentals, offering prices from just £13.52/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Simba Car Hire, with rates starting at £18.57/day.
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Cairns is Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Sixt (rated 8.9/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cairns is February, when you can expect to pay £19/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cairns is July (£48/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
£26
February
£19
March
£21
April
£37
May
£25
June
£31
July
£49
August
£38
September
£33
October
£33
November
£25
December
£40
SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Compact cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Subaru Forester or similar).
Sunnycars has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second-highest number of locations in Cairns at 4.
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To hire cars in Cairns, you need to be at least 21 years old and present your credit card, passport, and driving licence. It's important to know that you will need to have held a valid driving licence for at least one year, and you must not have any restrictions on it. If you are under 25 and planning to use car hire in Cairns, you may need to pay an additional young driver fee. Some Cairns car hire companies also place restrictions on the types of cars young drivers can hire. Luxury car hires in Cairns and passenger van hire are some of the cars that are generally only available to drivers over 25. Cheap car hire in Cairns for young drivers includes a great range of economy type cars.
When you drive your Cairns car hire, you will be driving on the left side of the road. If you're driving with children under 145 cm or age 11 in the car, they will need to use a car seat or baby seat. Babies younger than six months old must be in a rear-facing child seat. You won't need to bring any child or baby seats with you, as you will be able to get these from your car hire provider. All passengers must wear a seat belt while in a moving car in Australia. The drinking and driving limit in Australia is 0.05%. The speed limit while driving in urban and residential areas is 30 mph (50 kph). In rural areas, the limit is 60 mph (100 kph), and on motorways, the limit is 70 mph (110 kph). Before you arrive in Cairns, it is best to check out the traffic department in the area to find out if any recent driving laws have changed.
Car hire in Cairns has a wide selection of cars for you to choose from. If you are looking for cheap car hire in Cairns, you should check out economy range cars. Popular economy type cars include a Kia Picanto or a Toyota Yaris. Exploring in and around Cairns is a great option. To do this, it is a good idea to hire an SUV or 4x4 type car, especially if you plan on travelling out of the city and into the outback. Some highly recommended SUV 4x4 cars include a Holden Trax or a Hyundai Kona.
If you are looking for places to park your car hire in Cairns, there are many places both outside and inside the city centre. City centre parking includes a mix of free and paid parking. Parking within the city centre generally costs around AU$1,85 (approximately £1) an hour.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £45/day when booking a car hire in Cairns. The absolute best deal a user found was for £25/day from Bargain Car Rentals, booked on Jul. 13.
Bargain Car Rentals offers hire cars in Cairns for about £219 per week on average.
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 it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
The average cost of a car hire in Cairns for a month is £941. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.
£57 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Cairns. To save money, consider booking a Mini car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in August, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as £63 per day.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£28+).