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Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns Airport from ₹ 2,225

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 Airport with a pick-up date of 17/1 and drop-off date of 24/1. 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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Cairns Airport car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Cairns Airport. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 January 2026.

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

₹ 9,287

Cheapest price per day

₹ 2,225
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Popular car types in Cairns Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Cairns Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 4 January 2026.
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At ₹ 2,225/day, SUV is the cheapest car type available for hire at Cairns Airport in the past week. Out of 32 car hire agencies operating at Cairns Airport, there are, in total, 61 hire locations. View below for 3 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

₹ 2,471+

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Compact

Compact

₹ 2,350+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

₹ 2,350+

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SUV

SUV

₹ 4,313+

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Minivan

Minivan

₹ 6,456+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

₹ 4,811+

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Mini

Mini

₹ 2,470+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₹ 2,225+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₹ 3,047+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

₹ 3,391+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

₹ 3,417+

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Best car rental deals found at Cairns Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Cairns Airport. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Cairns Airport with an average daily rate of ₹ 3,450. Data was last updated on 4 January 2026.
Renault Duster₹ 2,225/day
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Renault Duster
Found 01/04/26
Mahindra Scorpio₹ 3,391/day
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Mahindra Scorpio
Found 01/04/26
Honda Amaze₹ 2,431/day
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Honda Amaze
Found 01/04/26

Cheapflights insights for Cairns Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cairns Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

For the best savings on car hire at Cairns Airport, make your reservation 90 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₹ 2,431/day – about 7,008% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car hire company at Cairns Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Cairns Airport is JUCY (rated 10.0/10). Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

JUCY
JUCY
10.0
Ace Rental Cars
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Apex
Apex
8.8
Alamo
Alamo
8.7

What is the cheapest month to rent a car at Cairns Airport?

Planning to hire a car at Cairns Airport? November is the cheapest month, costing about ₹ 2,341 per day. In contrast, April is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₹ 4,232. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

₹ 2,972

February

₹ 2,431

March

₹ 2,701

April

₹ 4,232

May

₹ 2,521

June

₹ 2,972

July

₹ 4,052

August

₹ 3,152

September

₹ 2,792

October

₹ 2,792

November

₹ 2,341

December

₹ 3,962

Which car hire company has the most locations at Cairns Airport?

Both JUCY and Sunnycars have 3 locations at Cairns Airport, more than any other rental company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in Cairns Airport

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cairns Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cairns Airport. Reviews were last updated on 4 January 2026.

JUCY

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

Apex

8.8
Very Good
13 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.5

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

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

Sixt

8.7
Very Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

7.9

Bargain Car Rentals

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews•1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

National

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 January 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Cairns Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ₹ 9,287/day when booking a car hire at Cairns Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for ₹ 9,045/day from Europcar, booked on Dec. 27.

  • Which car hire providers are at Cairns Airport?

    There are 10 car rental providers located at Cairns Airport. The following companies can be found near the Cairns Airport car rental counter:Ace Rental Cars (10.0)JUCY (10.0)Apex (8.8)Bargain Car Rentals (8.7)Alamo (8.7)Sixt (8.7)Budget (8.3)Europcar (8.0)Simba Car Hire (8.0)Hertz (7.6)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Cairns Airport for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire at Cairns Airport. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ₹ 65,007 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Cairns Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month at Cairns Airport.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Cairns Airport for a month?

    You can potentially save up to 3% on a month-long rental by booking with Europcar. Europcar is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car at Cairns Airport can cost you on average ₹ 278,603 a month or ₹ 9,287 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cairns Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cairns Airport. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cairns Airport. Deals were last updated on 4 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns Airport. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (₹ 26+).

Electric

Electric

₹ 65+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

₹ 26+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

₹ 27+

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