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Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns from ₹ 3,427
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 with a pick-up date of 21/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. 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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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 13 September 2025.
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 ₹ 3,427/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
₹ 3,486+
Compact
₹ 3,652+
Intermediate
₹ 4,246+
Standard
₹ 3,612+
SUV
₹ 5,562+
Minivan
₹ 10,255+
Full-size SUV
₹ 8,711+
Mini
₹ 3,427+
Compare car rental deals in Cairns by type
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:
Hyundai i10₹ 3,427/day
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Hyundai i20₹ 3,486/day
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Toyota Corolla₹ 3,652/day
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Best car rental deals found in Cairns
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cairns. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cairns with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,286. Data was last updated on 13 September 2025.
Hyundai i10₹ 3,427/day
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Hyundai i20₹ 3,486/day
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Suzuki Ciaz₹ 3,612/day
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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?
Book your car hire in Cairns 54 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 3,443/day on average when booked 54 days ahead, which saves you 8,034% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Cairns?
East Coast Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cairns with deals as low as ₹ 3,051/day found in the past two weeks. Alamo is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 3,283/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?
Planning to hire a car in Cairns? February is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,207 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 5,827. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₹ 3,090
February
₹ 2,207
March
₹ 2,472
April
₹ 4,414
May
₹ 3,002
June
₹ 3,620
July
₹ 5,827
August
₹ 4,061
September
₹ 4,150
October
₹ 4,150
November
₹ 3,178
December
₹ 4,679
What car do most people rent in Cairns?
Full-size cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Pick-up truck cars (Class Full-size Truck 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 13 September 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 13 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cairns, offering car hire for around ₹ 26,099 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cairns?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Cairns for a month is certainly possible.
How much is a car hire in Cairns for a weekend?
The average price for a weekend car hire in Cairns is ₹ 6,140. Hiring a Supplier choice is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Cairns. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cairns for as low as ₹ 0/day.
Car rentals by fuel type in Cairns
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cairns. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns. Deals were last updated on 13 September 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (₹ 30+).
Electric
₹ 64+
Hybrid
₹ 63+
Petrol/Diesel
₹ 30+