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Best Cairns budget hotels

These are the best prices for 25 Aug - 1 Sep.
Palm Royale Cairns - Cairns - Bedroom
Palm Royale Cairns
Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.1Very Good(3765)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 198+
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Pacific Hotel Cairns - Cairns - Building
Pacific Hotel Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.1Very Good(3302)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 252+
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Cairns City Motel - Cairns - Pool
Cairns City Motel
Cairns CBD
7.5Good(1654)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 122+
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The Benson Hotel - Cairns - Bedroom
The Benson Hotel
Cairns CBD
8.3Very Good(1412)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 291+
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Global Backpackers Cairns - Cairns
Global Backpackers Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.5Very Good(1796)
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 113+
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Cairns Colonial Club Resort - Cairns - Bedroom
Cairns Colonial Club Resort
Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.1Very Good(4299)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
S$ 165+
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Aspect Central - Cairns - Restaurant
Aspect Central
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.7Good(1297)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 112+
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Comfort Inn Cairns City - Cairns - Pool
Comfort Inn Cairns City
Cairns CBD
7.6Good(1399)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 153+
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Cairns Harbourside Hotel - Cairns
Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Cairns, QLD, Australia
8.2Very Good(763)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 236+
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Little Drifter Cairns - Cairns - Bedroom
Little Drifter Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.2Very Good(1306)
Free Wi-Fi
S$ 170+
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Summer House Backpackers Cairns - Cairns
Summer House Backpackers Cairns
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.1Good(1900)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 146+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns - Cairns - Pool
DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns
Cairns CBD
8.4Very Good(2713)
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 330+
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Caravella Backpackers - Cairns
Caravella Backpackers
Cairns CBD
8.7Very Good(2177)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 102+
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Cairns City Palms - Cairns - Pool
Cairns City Palms
Cairns, QLD, Australia
7.8Good(3418)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 174+
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Travellers Oasis - Cairns
Travellers Oasis
Parramatta Park
9.3Wonderful(1599)
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
S$ 121+
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Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights for budget hotels in Cairns

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your stay in Cairns with confidence.

How much is a budget hotel in Cairns for tonight?

The best deal for a 3-star budget hotel room in Cairns found by KAYAK users in the last 3 days was S$ 32, while a 4-star budget hotel the lowest price was S$ 148. The cheapest room found overall was for S$ 40.

How much is a budget hotel in Cairns for this weekend?

The cheapest budget hotel room in Cairns for the upcoming weekend found on KAYAK in the last 3 days was for S$ 100 per night. For the same dates, 3-star budget hotel rooms have been found for as low as S$ 100 per night and 4-star budget hotel rooms from S$ 143 per night.

How early should you book a budget hotel in Cairns?

Book at least 43 days before your stay begins to get the best price for your Cairns budget hotel.

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Low season

High season

Average price (weeknight)

Average price (weekend night)

Lowest hotel price

April
July
S$ 194
S$ 240
S$ 28
Cheapest month to stay with an average 36% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 41% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest budget hotel room rate in the last 7 days

KAYAK's top tips for finding Cairns budget hotel deals

  • Prices for budget hotels in Cairns are cheaper in the low season, which is in April and October.
  • Budget room prices can vary depending on different factors. However, generally, rooms cost less on a Thursday. The most expensive night for a stay is Saturday.
  • The cheapest budget hotel room in Cairns found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was S$ 130. The most expensive cost S$ 425.

FAQs about Cairns budget hotels

  • How many budget hotels are there in Cairns?

    Currently, there are around 143 budget hotels on KAYAK available for you to book.

  • What are the most popular budget hotels in Cairns?

    The most popular budget hotels among KAYAK users in the last 3 months are Cairns City Motel, Comfort Inn Cairns City, and Aspect Central.

Where to stay in a budget hotel in Cairns?

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