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Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns from ₹ 1,704

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 12/2 and drop-off date of 17/2. 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 27 January 2026.
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SUV 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 SUV hire start from ₹ 1,704/day. Check out available deals for 3 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

₹ 3,202+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 1,891+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 3,399+

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Full-size

Full-size

₹ 9,644+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 4,450+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 6,854+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,473+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 1,704+

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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:

Honda Jazz₹ 1,891/day
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Honda Jazz
Found 01/26/26
Ford Ka₹ 3,016/day
4
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A/C
Ford Ka
Found 01/26/26
Ford Ka₹ 3,202/day
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M
A/C
Ford Ka
Found 01/26/26

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 ₹ 3,375. Data was last updated on 27 January 2026.
Renault Duster₹ 1,704/day
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Renault Duster
Found 01/26/26
Ford Ka₹ 1,891/day
4
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Ford Ka
Found 01/26/26
Mahindra XUV500₹ 2,560/day
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A/C
Mahindra XUV500
Found 01/26/26

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 8 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ₹ 3,483/day on average when booked 8 days ahead, which saves you 7,936% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Cairns?

Bargain Car Rentals is currently the cheapest car hire company in Cairns with deals as low as ₹ 4,062/day found in the past two weeks. East Coast Car Rentals is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ₹ 5,500/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
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?

Planning to hire a car in Cairns? February is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,291 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 6,140. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 3,666

February

₹ 2,291

March

₹ 2,658

April

₹ 4,674

May

₹ 3,116

June

₹ 3,757

July

₹ 6,140

August

₹ 4,216

September

₹ 4,216

October

₹ 4,032

November

₹ 3,574

December

₹ 5,315

What car do most people rent in Cairns?

Mini cars (MG 3 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Cairns. Full-size cars (Class Full-size Truck 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.

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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 27 January 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 27 January 2026.

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

    Apex is one of the most popular car hire companies in Cairns, offering car hire for around ₹ 20,246 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 ₹ 0. Hiring a Compact SUV is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Cairns. For the month of February, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Cairns for as low as ₹ 4,653/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 27 January 2026.
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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

Electric

₹ 66+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 33+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 30+

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