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Cairns Airport cheap car hire

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Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
€33
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
43
From
€35
per day

Intermediate

SUV
54
From
€41
per day

Fullsize

4-5 doors
54
From
€68
per day

Premium

Pickup
52
From
€116
per day

Compact

Van
43
From
€99
per day
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These are the lowest Cairns Airport car hire prices we found across the web, over the next 30 days. These prices are subject to change.

Car hire near Cairns Airport

Consider travelling into Cairns to pick up your car - we found car hire deals from pick-up points in Cairns from €33.

The most popular car rental companies in Cairns Airport

Choose from the best car hire companies near Cairns Airport

East Coast
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€40per day
Jucy
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€53per day
Bargain Car Rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€44per day
Ace Rental Cars
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€156per day
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€68per day
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
East Coast
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€40per day
Jucy
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€53per day
Bargain Car Rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€44per day
Ace Rental Cars
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€156per day
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
From
€68per day
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Cairns Airport car hire: Facts on the fly

Average daily price70 €
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Cheapest price found33 €
Cheapest month to rentFebruary
Providers at Cairns Airport10
Most popular providerBargain Car Rentals
Best time to book4 weeks before

Hiring a car at Cairns Airport: FAQs

On average, car hire from Cairns Airport is around 70 € per day.
No. It's a little higher than Australia's average daily car rental price, which is around 57 €.
There are lots of car hire companies to choose from at Cairns Airport - including Apex, Alamo, Enterprise, Thrifty, Sixt, Dollar, National, Hertz, and Routes Car Rentals.
Yes – you can pick up Bargain Car Rentals hire cars from Cairns Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Yes – you can pick up simba car hire hire cars from Cairns Airport. Their desk is in the airport terminal.
Yes – you'll find the Jucy pick-up point a short shuttle bus ride away from Cairns Airport's terminal.
Currently, the lowest price for car hire at Cairns Airport we found is 33 €. And the cheapest rate for car hire nearby is from 37 €. It can often be cheaper to hire a car from somewhere near to Cairns Airport, especially if there's an extra airport pick-up fee. But when you consider the cost of travelling from Cairns Airport to the pick-up location, and back again at the end of your stay, collecting your wheels as soon as you touch down might still work out more economic, faster and easier.
Yes – you can hire a car when you touch down in Cairns Airport and drop it off in another location, which can save you time and money.
The most popular according to travellers is East Coast, with a 4.8 rating for things like cleanliness, customer service and value. The cheapest company is currently East Coast.
Currently, it looks like East Coast has the cheapest car hire deal in Cairns Airport – for 40 € per day. simba car hire also has car hire deals from 41 € per day.
Although you can often find a cheaper car hire deal away from Cairns Airport, remember to consider: extra cost of public transport, a taxi to your hotel, or on to that pickup location on top of that price.
Yes. We understand that plans can change last minute, or you might even find a better car rental deal from Cairns Airport. That's why we highlight the rental cars you can book now and cancel later when you search.
Yes, van hire is available at Cairns Airport from 99 € per day.
When you rent a car near Cairns Airport, most major providers require you to be at least 21 years old. Some companies charge an extra fee if you're under 25, so make sure you check before booking.
You can book car hire at Cairns Airport in three simple steps. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.
The documents you need to rent a car at Cairns Airport vary depending on the car hire provider. In most cases, you’ll need a valid driving licence, photo ID and a credit card. You can check with the car hire provider when you book.
Finding the best car hire deal at Cairns Airport is quick and easy with Skyscanner. First, explore the range of available cars, from family-friendly SUVs to small compact cars. Next, narrow down your choices by comparing features like fuel policy, mileage, and customer reviews to find the best deal. Then, once you’ve found the perfect car, you’ll be redirected to the provider’s website to book, with no extra fees.

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