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Popular car types in Cairns
Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cairns and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 16 October 2025.
Economy
HK$1,132+
Compact
HK$777+
Intermediate
HK$719+
Standard
HK$777+
SUV
HK$1,447+
People carrier
HK$1,624+
Mini
HK$847+
Compact SUV
HK$777+
Cheapflights insights for Cairns car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
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$295/day – about 593% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cairns?
In Cairns, the most affordable car hire company right now is Apex, offering prices from just HK$230.29/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Ace Rental Cars, with rates starting at HK$367.98/day.
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
10.0
Sixt
8.9
JUCY
8.8
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$194. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$513 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$194. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging HK$513 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$272
February
HK$194
March
HK$225
April
HK$389
May
HK$264
June
HK$319
July
HK$513
August
HK$358
September
HK$358
October
HK$373
November
HK$288
December
HK$420
What car do most people rent in Cairns?
SUV cars (Mitsubishi Outlander or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard 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.
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 16 October 2025.
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
Sixt
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.2
JUCY
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
8.0
Budget
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.6
Alamo
20 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Hertz
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.1
Thrifty
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
7.3
Europcar
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
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 16 October 2025.
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$2,576/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.
Car rentals by fuel type in Cairns
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cairns. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns. Deals were last updated on 16 October 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$115+).
Electric
HK$247+
Hybrid
HK$115+