Cheap Car Rentals in Cairns from C$ 41

To rent a small car in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 65/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Cairns, Australia (~C$ 39/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 120/day). In fact, March is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cairns, renting a small car saves you 19% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cairns small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 70/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Cairns, Australia (~C$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 97/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cairns, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cairns medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 108/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Cairns, Australia (~C$ 55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 148/day). In fact, March is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cairns, renting a large car is 26% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 82/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Cairns, Australia (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 113/day). In fact, March is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cairns, renting a SUV is 4% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cairns SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Cairns, Australia, you would pay an average price of C$ 120/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a van in Cairns, Australia (~C$ 63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 215/day). In fact, December is about 48% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Cairns. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Cairns, renting a van is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Cairns van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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Nissan SentraC$ 53/day

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• What is the cheapest rental car found in Cairns?

  In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 95/day when booking a rental car in Cairns. The best deal a user found was for C$ 75/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Apr. 27.

• What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Cairns?

  According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Cairns from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget (C$ 36/day), Ace Rental Cars (C$ 53/day), and East Coast Car Rentals (C$ 64/day).

• Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Cairns?

  Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, MINI Car Rentals (10.0 rating), Ace Rental Cars (10.0 rating) and JUCY (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Cairns.

• What are gas prices like in Cairns?

  The average gas price in Cairns is C$ 1.47/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 66 and C$ 95 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

• How much does it cost to rent a car in Cairns for a week from Simba Car Hire?

  Simba Car Hire is one of the most popular car rental companies in Cairns, offering car rentals for around C$ 263 per week on average.

• How far in advance should I rent a car in Cairns for the best price?

  Booking your car rental early can save you up to 37% on your rental. Aim to book your car rental at least 43 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Cairns.

• Can I rent a car for a month in Cairns?

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

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

  You can potentially save up to 38% on a month-long rental by booking with Simba Car Hire. Simba Car Hire is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in Cairns can cost you on average C$ 1,127 a month or C$ 38 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.

• How much is a car rental in Cairns for a weekend?

  It costs C$ 102 for a weekend car rental in Cairns, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Supplier choice as prices are generally lower for these rental types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a rental car in Cairns in May, prices are C$ 88 per day on average.

• What car do most people rent in Cairns?

  The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Cairns is Mini (Kia Carnival) based on our Cheapflights data.