Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Cairns. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 October 2026.
Most popular company | SIMBACARHIRE |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | C$ 2.30 |
Average price per day | C$ 72 |
Cheapest price per day | C$ 28 |
SUV is the cheapest car type you can rent in Cairns this past week from 64 rental locations out of 34 rental agencies. Prices for a Cairns SUV rental start from C$ 28/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:
Economy
C$ 39+
Compact
C$ 31+
Intermediate
C$ 37+
SUV
C$ 37+
Minivan
C$ 83+
Full-size SUV
C$ 65+
Premium SUV
C$ 80+
Compact SUV
C$ 28+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Cairns, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
C$ 58
February
C$ 44
March
C$ 54
April
C$ 62
May
C$ 49
June
C$ 73
July
C$ 95
August
C$ 72
September
C$ 71
October
C$ 56
November
C$ 51
December
C$ 78
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 October 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 72/day when booking a rental car in Cairns. The best deal a user found was for C$ 40/day from Simba Car Hire, booked on Oct. 17.
Simba Car Hire is one of the most popular car rental companies in Cairns, offering car rentals for around C$ 349 per week on average.
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Cairns.
You can potentially save up to 66% 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$ 1,494 a month or C$ 50 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.
It costs C$ 124 for a weekend car rental in Cairns, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Compact SUV 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 November, prices are C$ 53 per day on average.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cairns. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 24+).
Electric
C$ 39+
Gas/Diesel
C$ 24+
Hybrid
C$ 26+