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Car hire in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Driver's age: 26-65

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Suzuki Swift car
Suzuki Swift
or similar SMALL
2
2
4-5
M
$103/day
Toyota Yaris car
Toyota Yaris
or similar SMALL
4
2
4-5
M
$86/day
Kia Forte car
Kia Forte
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
M
$73/day
Ford Ranger car
Ford Ranger
or similar LARGE
5
2
2/4
M
$164/day
Toyota RAV4 car
Toyota RAV4
or similar SUV
2
2
4-5
M
$147/day
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado car
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
M
$174/day
Nissan X-Trail car
Nissan X-Trail
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$92/day
Kia Stonic car
Kia Stonic
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
M
$93/day
Mitsubishi Outlander car
Mitsubishi Outlander
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
M
$122/day
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Cairns CBD (Cairns) car hire reviews and directory 
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Sixt

8.9

Best rated
Most popular

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.1

Value for money

8.2

One location in Cairns CBD

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from$71/day

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Cnr Sheridan and Aplin Streets

+61 7 4051 8099

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Friendly staff

7.9 Good

Michael, Oct 2021

KAYAK
The hire was actually through the sub-company, East Coast Car Rentals. The only bad thing was the base package which we initially signed up for had a mandatory $4,000 excess for ANY damage, even if at fault or not, plus a $1,000 hold. So we opted to upgrade for an extra $50-60 per day for the $0 excess and no hold.

1 out of 1

Budget

8.7

Cleanliness

8.8

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.0

Value for money

7.8

One location in Cairns CBD

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from$48/day

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

153 Lake St

+61 7 4048 8166

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Jane, Jun 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Everything was great once we found it. The numbers on the street are a bit out of order (not their fault) but once we got there, they were wonderful. It was easy to pick up and to drop off. the car was very nice.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Fuel efficient little car but not comfortable.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Value for money

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Great staff at both pick up and drop off. Cars are cars (and I can get the same car from any agency) but the staff makes the difference.

1 out of 2

Thrifty

8.6

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.3

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Cairns CBD

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Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

147 Lake St

+61 136139

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
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Cairns Square, Abbott St

+61 136139

Monday07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday07:30 - 15:00
Thursday07:30 - 15:00
Friday07:30 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00
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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Experience was great, everything went well but a tad pricey

1 out of 1

Hertz

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.5

2 locations in Cairns CBD

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Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

147 Lake St

+61 7 4038 5690

Monday08:30 - 15:00
Tuesday08:30 - 15:00
Wednesday08:30 - 15:00
Thursday08:30 - 15:00
Friday08:30 - 15:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00
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Cairns Square, Abbott St

+61 7 4046 8701

Monday07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday07:30 - 15:00
Thursday07:30 - 15:00
Friday07:30 - 15:00
Saturday07:30 - 15:00
Sunday07:30 - 15:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
All very went very well

1 out of 1

Europcar

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.5

Value for money

6.0

One location in Cairns CBD

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Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Shop 14 / 56-60 Abbott St

+61 7 4034 8200

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Mini

KAYAK
Arrived prior to our 10am pick up on 14/6/23 and were told there was no booking. When I showed the confirmation email, I was told that the booking had been cancelled, in spite of it being booked 10 days earlier and the email had said accepted by Eurocar. Had to quickly look around other car rental companies and had to settle for a more expensive older car that we had to walk much further from hotel to pick up and return. Not sure who was at fault her, Kayak, Expedia or Eurocar but will have to seriously re-consider whether I'll use any of these companies going forward.

1 out of 1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Cairns CBD

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Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

37-41 Sheridan Street

+61 7 4249 3331

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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2.0 Poor

Mia, Jul 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Enterprise staff was amazing and very helpful. The problem was that you can't rent a car under 21 years old and the kayak website failed to display this information. We booked everything and then showed up not being able to rent a car which completely trough off our plans.

1 out of 1

Ace Rental Cars

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

147 Lake Street

+61 1800 620 408

Opening times not available

Shop 1

Opening times not available

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JUCY

8.8

Very Good

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.6

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Cairns CBD

from$40/day

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

55 Dutton Street

+61 1800 150 850

Opening times not available

Cairns Off Airport Location

+61 1800 150 850

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
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Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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Dollar

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

3 locations in Cairns CBD

from$74/day

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

147 Lake St

+61 1800 501 934

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00

Cairns Square, Abbott St

+61 1800 501 934

Monday07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday07:30 - 15:00
Thursday07:30 - 15:00
Friday07:30 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00

Corner Of Sheridan And Aplin S

+61 7 4051 8099

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00

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Firefly

9.0

Wonderful

3 locations in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

147 Lake St

+61 740 410 895

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00

Cairns Square, Abbott St

+61 740 516 399

Monday07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday07:30 - 15:00
Thursday07:30 - 15:00
Friday07:30 - 15:00
Saturday08:00 - 15:00
Sunday08:00 - 15:00

Cairns Square

+61 7 4046 8701

Opening times not available

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Simba Car Hire

8.0

Very Good

One location in Cairns CBD

from$54/day

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

53 – 57 The Esplanade

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National

7.0

Good

One location in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Serviced By Redspot Enterprise

+61 740 312 707

Monday07:30 - 15:00
Tuesday07:30 - 15:00
Wednesday07:30 - 15:00
Thursday07:30 - 15:00
Friday07:30 - 15:00
Saturday07:30 - 15:00
Sunday07:30 - 15:00

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keddy by Europcar

6.0

Okay

One location in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Cairns Square, Corner Shield & Abbott Street

+61 740 334 800

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
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Ace

5.4

Fair

One location in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

147 Lake Street

61-7-4041-0895

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

4.9

Mediocre

One location in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Cairns Square,Corner Shield & Abbott Street

+61 7 4033 4800

Monday08:00 - 15:00
Tuesday08:00 - 15:00
Wednesday08:00 - 15:00
Thursday08:00 - 15:00
Friday08:00 - 15:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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Sunnycars

No score available yet

2 locations in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

147 Lake Street

Opening times not available

Corner Abbott Street & Shields Street/ Shop 1

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Atlas Car & Truck Rental

No score available yet

One location in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Shop 1, 51 Sheridan Street, Cairns City, QLD

+61 383 366 100

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Autorent Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Cairns Airport CNS

+61 7 4041 0895

Opening times not available

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Eagle Rent A Car

No score available yet

One location in Cairns CBD

Locations in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

21 Sheridan Street

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13 travellers who rented a car in Cairns CBD gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.3

Car hire locations in or near Cairns CBD (Cairns)

Good to know

Most popular agency

Budget

Most popular car type

SUV

Average price

$79/day

Good deal

$71/day

When to book a rental car in Cairns CBD, Cairns

Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches

Top tips for renting a car in Cairns CBD, Cairns

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Cairns CBD for $71 or less.
  • Book your rental car in Cairns CBD at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
  • Compact rental cars in Cairns CBD are around 49% cheaper than other car types, on average.
  • October is typically the cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns CBD, with prices around $61/day. July, in contrast, is often the most costly month, with an average of $101/day.

FAQs about hiring a car in Cairns CBD (Cairns)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Cairns CBD?

    On average a car hire in Cairns CBD costs $79 per day.

  • Is car hire cheaper in other Cairns neighbourhoods?

    Yes. Based on our information, BARGAINCAR in Parramatta Park is the cheapest car hire location in Cairns. It is located at 410, Sheridan Street.

  • What is the cheapest car hire company in Cairns CBD?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hire price ($54/day) in Cairns CBD was found at ACERENTALCARS, 147 Lake Street.

  • What is the best car hire company in Cairns CBD?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Cairns CBD is BUDGET (10.0, 4 reviews).

  • How can I find car hires near me in Cairns CBD?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • What is the most popular hire car type in Cairns CBD?

  • How much does a SUV car hire cost in Cairns CBD?

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

    On average a hire car in Cairns CBD costs $551 per week ($79 per day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Cairns CBD?

    On average a hire car in Cairns CBD costs $2,363 per month ($79 per day).

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