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Cheapflights insights for Cairns car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Cairns, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Cairns?
For the best savings on car rentals in Cairns, make your reservation 54 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱2,226/day – about 5,145% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in Cairns?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cairns is Ace Rental Cars (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). Sixt (rated 8.9/10 with 7 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Ace Rental Cars
10.0
Sixt
8.9
JUCY
8.8
Budget
8.7
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Cairns is February where you can expect to pay ₱1,427/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Cairns is July (₱3,767/day on average). The average daily rental price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you rent.
January
₱1,998
February
₱1,427
March
₱1,598
April
₱2,854
May
₱1,941
June
₱2,340
July
₱3,767
August
₱2,625
September
₱2,683
October
₱2,683
November
₱2,055
December
₱3,082
Which car rental company has the most locations in Cairns?
Sunnycars has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Dollar has the second highest number of locations in Cairns at 4.
Top rental agencies in Cairns
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Cairns known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Cairns. Reviews were last updated on September 15, 2025.
Ace Rental Cars
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
8.0
Sixt
7 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Overall
8.9
Pick-up/drop-off
9.1
Value
8.2
JUCY
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.4
Overall
8.8
Pick-up/drop-off
7.6
Value
8.0
Budget
13 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.2
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
9.0
Value
7.6
Alamo
20 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.7
Pick-up/drop-off
8.9
Value
8.6
Hertz
4 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.4
Overall
7.1
Pick-up/drop-off
7.4
Value
7.1
Thrifty
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Overall
6.6
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
7.3
Europcar
3 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
6.5
Overall
6.5
Pick-up/drop-off
5.5
Value
6.0
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Cairns, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on September 15, 2025.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Cairns for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Cairns. They can have you in a rental car for about ₱65,898 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Cairns?
Yes, renting a vehicle in Cairns for a month is certainly possible.