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How far in advance should I hire a car in Cairns?

For the best savings on car rentals in Cairns, make your reservation 8 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$305/day – about 599% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Cairns?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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.

Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Sixt
Sixt
8.9
JUCY
JUCY
8.8
Budget
Budget
8.7

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns?

At Cairns, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just HK$195. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$523 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Cairns, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just HK$195. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$523 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

HK$328

February

HK$195

March

HK$226

April

HK$398

May

HK$266

June

HK$320

July

HK$523

August

HK$359

September

HK$359

October

HK$344

November

HK$305

December

HK$453

What car do most people rent in Cairns?

Standard cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cairns?

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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Top rental agencies in Cairns

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cairns known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cairns. Reviews were last updated on 3 February 2026.

Ace Rental Cars

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Sixt

8.9
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

8.9

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

8.2

JUCY

3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

8.0

Budget

8.7
Very Good
13 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.6

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
20 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.9

Value

8.6

Hertz

7.1
Good
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Thrifty

6.6
Okay
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

7.3

Europcar

6.5
Okay
3 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 3 February 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns for a week from Ace Rental Cars?

    Hiring a car in Cairns for a week can be a great option for travel. Ace Rental Cars, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around HK$3,807/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cairns?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Cairns it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

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