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Car rental locations in or near Cairns
Good to know
Most popular agency | Avis |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | S$ 72/day |
Good deal | S$ 65/day |
When to book a rental car in Cairns
Top tips for renting a car in Cairns
- A trip to Australia is simply not complete without a road trip, particularly a trip to the northern parts of the country. With a personal vehicle at hand, you can travel all over Queensland with Cairns as your home base. For instance, some of the great locales that are perfect day trips for visitors of Cairns include Port Douglas, Kuranda, and Palm Cove. Even better, all of these destinations are within an hour’s drive of Cairns.
- Would-be car renters with flights to Cairns Airport will be happy to hear that hire car desks are available in both terminals of the airport. All hire car counters can be found in the respective Arrivals Hall of both Terminals 1 and 2.
- Worried about rush hour putting a damper on your trip to Cairns? Fortunately for drivers, the congestion in Cairns is only a minor affair that is easily avoided. However, there is still some traffic during the peak hours of rush hour in the morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and in the afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Drivers should especially avoid the A1 during rush hour, as many drivers use it to go to and from work.
- Make sure to never leave valuables in your car unattended in the summer months -- not because theft is a problem, but because the heat is. Cairns can experience extreme temperatures during the warmer parts of the year and sensitive items like food, electronics, and many other goods will not do well after having been left in a scorching car.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Cairns for S$ 65 or less
- Book your rental car in Cairns at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact rental cars in Cairns are around 36% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Cairns
Some car rental companies in Cairns which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis, Europcar and Budget
On average a rental car in Cairns costs S$ 72 per day.
The average price of fuel in Cairns is S$ 1.67 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between S$ 20 and S$ 27, depending on the car size.
Economy (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cairns.
Car hire companies onsite at Cairns airport include Avis, Europcar and Budget.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cairns airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Europcar and Budget.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Economy car rental in Cairns costs S$ 59 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Cairns costs S$ 66 per day, on average.
A Full-size car rental in Cairns costs S$ 55 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Cairns costs S$ 506 per week (S$ 72 per day).
On average a rental car in Cairns costs S$ 2,169 per month (S$ 72 per day).
Cairns is not the biggest of cities, so drivers will find that most vehicles -- even large SUVs -- will be comfortable to drive in Cairns. However, sedans and compacts are certainly the most popular vehicles in both Cairns and Australia in general. So, perhaps it is best to follow common practice and stick to a smaller vehicle. Streetside parking will certainly be more manageable in a smaller vehicle.
Speed limits in Cairns, and in the state of Queensland in general, run between 40 km/h (25 mph) and 50 km/h (31 mph) in built-up areas, unless otherwise specified. On rural roads the speed limit is 100 km/h (62 mph) and on highways and motorways it is 110 km/h (68 mph).
Drivers will be sad to hear that petrol prices in Cairns are slightly higher than the average prices seen in other cities in Australia like Melbourne and Sydney. For the most part, drivers will see an average cost of AU$1.60 ($1.16) per liter, which comes out to about AU$6.05 ($4.39) per gallon. It is also important to note that all prices will be posted in liters, not gallons.
Fortunately for visitors to Cairns, parking is widely available and easy to find throughout the city. Streetside parking is abundant, albeit more suited for smaller vehicles rather than large ones. There is also plenty of private parking in garages and lots. Drivers should have no issues finding parking, even in the central business district.